A wonderful and very large original bronze by A. P. Hugonnet. Obviously depicting the classic javelin thrower. This is very well designed and quite an intense figure. Look at his face, look at his hands, lots of details. You know so many of these classic athletic poses were inspired by the 1924 Paris Olympics which served as a great breeding ground to influence the designs by many artists of these stylized male statues during this time. Our man here may have been fashioned after one of the great javelin athletes competing in Paris during 1924. Unfortunatley the original base was broken, but we were able to make a replica of the original (with two pieces in a stepped affect) and used a piece of back marble with his original signature, taken from the original base. As you can see, some time was spent to artistically inlay this into the new base. It is stamped "bronze" on the figure and is a very impressive piece.

Measurements:
29" W X 15" T X 8" D

This is a fabulous bronze, so rich in detail, design and beauty. Maybe one of the finest examples of bronze art we ever offered. The name is "La Danseuse de Thebes" circa 1925 and this rather sexy woman is portrayed with all the trappings of an art deco Theban dancer (or Egyptian Dancer). There is even a bronze hieroglyphics on the front of the piece, maybe heavily influenced by the discovery of Tutankhamun circa 1922. I think I might have known this woman in another life time ( which goes with the Egyptian mythology anyhow). The piece was executed by Claire Jeanne Roberte Godchaux Colinet, listed in Benzoit, an extraordinary piece so please take a moment to look at the details of the folds in the dress, the necklace and hand beading throughout. It is also just as remarkable from the front as from the back. The dress has a faint cold painted gold gilt with stands away from the nickeled bronze beauty of her body. This piece will certainly takes your breath away. This piece previously sold at Christies in January 2008 at the time for 7000 GBP which roughly translates to about $13,500 dollars, so keep in mind this is not for the light hearted and light pockets! All information is available on request.

Measurements:
11" T X 12" W X 4" D

Large French very high quality Bronze figural group of a lady and Borzois dog. The piece is quite impressive, the woman stares out into the world as the dog stares at the woman? The details in the piece are great, very deep bronze work and lots of fine details. Take a special note of the hair, fingers, and the look of love on the dog's face. It has a lovely aged nickeled bronze patina and the base measures 26 inches long and 8 inches deep.The stylised lady sits approx. 15 inches high and it is signed in the bronze on the right hand end - Georges Coste. The condition is excellent and very original with no damage or repairs.

Georges Coste was an early 20th century sculptor, who was born in Romans in the late 19th century. He was a student of Boucher and exhibited figures and busts at Le Salon des Artistes, and was a winner of a third class medal in 1925.

Measurements:
26" W X 8.5"D X 15" T

What a wonderful patina on this original French bronze cougar. Warm bronze color stalking on original Italian portoro marble base. A handsome piece ready to walks its way to your home. No signature but obviously made by someone who understood the craft of casting bronze.

Measurements:
6" t X 14" W X 4" D

She is lovely and graceful, classic art deco pose. This lady is juggling balls, I am sure you must know what that is like, but she still looks good doing. Wonderful French bronze, unsigned, but in the style of Guirad Riviere. She stands on an original banded inlaid portoro marble base. See all the nice details of her hair, hands and feet: indicates a high quality casting.

Measurements:
14" T X 8" W X 3" D

Of course, everyone loves animals, especially birds. They are seen often in French sculpture. The little flyer is particularly nicely detailed, you can see all the hand work in the wings and tail, deeply etched. She sits on a nice white oval marble base. Very high quality.

Measurements
12" T Wingspan 16" and base is 11" X 12 "

Very unique original green patinated bronze state by French artist Pierre LaFaguays. 3 men holding up urn on black Belgium marble base. The style is very theatrical with a point of view maybe styled as marquette for an important exposition. The detail of the 3 men is quite good and the style of the piece takes to around 1925-1930. It is in original condition with no restoration and piece shows some original wear and details.

Le Faguays was born in Nantes, France and became famous for the originality and grace he gave his dancers, many of which were inspired by the statues of Tanagra. He was awarded a medal of honor for his work in 1927. His best friend, Max Le Verrier (of the Le Verrier Foundry) made most of (if not all of) his pieces.

Measurements:
9" T X 6" W

Nice French wood & nickel Art Deco plane. Looks like a China Clipper. The condition is great, rich dark stained wood, maybe mahogany or macassar. The nickel is in nice original condition. The wing span is 17" long and the model is 12" tall.
"Fly me to the Moon"!

A most unusual and beautifully articulated French Art Deco Sculpture lamp signed "Limousin".

The spectacular jazz age base lights up, illuminating exceptionally fine sculptures of two women. Hand applied gilding adds wonderful character to this stunning piece.

Limousin is the region in France where the piece was designed and made. It is typical for ceramics, glass and sculpture to bear the name of the region (such as Lorraine, Nancy, Sevres or Limousin) rather than the name of a specific artist.

Be sure to zoom in on the photos to see the manner in which the hands, face and feet were detailed. That is a mark of an outstanding statue and wouldn't this one be just perfect in your home?

Measurements
17 "wide 15"tall 4" deep

This truly magnificent showpiece will quickly dramatize your mantel, console, bookcase or...? The sculpture depicts an Olympian male trumpet blower next to his leaping horse, holding him in place by the reins' It's a very well made French statue, Circa 1930, crafted in bronzed metal and has a beautiful greenish-blue patina. Signed Charles in the back leg area. This artist was known for sculptures with an Equestrian theme. The base was made by the artist "Demarco" who was known for producing these kind of bases and also an artist in his own right working with this kind of textured stone and cement material.

The Measurements:
21.5" W x 7" D x 20.5" H

This might have been the model for American Eagle, but since the piece was made in France and designed by Janle and signed in the metal, I think more of a study on the cubist styling of the bird. The piece has a naturally dark antiqued nickel patina using white metal with a beautiful beveled green marble and white veining running throughout. This eagle has not landed yet, but has an attitude like it will hover over your books with some authority. May have been designed by the famous Max Le Verrier who used Janle as one of his many pseudonyms.

Measurements:
5.5" T
4" D
3" W

This 1930s Art Deco Serving Tray most recently hailed from the Czech Republic. It is an unsigned piece but it is noticeably in the style of Austrian sculptor, Franz Hagenauer (1906-1986). It possesses a simple round chrome serving tray fitted with an anything-but-simple handle. A beautifully sculpted, ferocious ebony lioness with a chrome tail and ears (and very pointy teeth) serves as the handle as she leaps across the tray and over the cocktails over and over and over again. The overall design offers a nice balance between textures and detail. From serving martinis to holding dinnerware/napkins, you'll find a multitude of uses for this tray and regardless of the use - you'll not want to let that leeping lion out of your sight!

The Measurements:
The Tray is 12" Diameter
The Panther is 15" Long

Here's a beautifully stylized 1930s Art Deco Bronze pheasant sculpture. The pheasant's head has a Egyptian-god-inspired design and overall, the sculpture is strongly detailed with very natural proportions. The hefty bronze has developed a gentle patina with age while our pheasant has been sitting pretty on a beautiful black marble stepped base with white and gray veining.

The Measurements:
15" Wide X 9" Tall X 4-1/2" Deep

Heres an unusual an quite striking nickeled bronze statue by sculptor Pierre Laurel from the Marcel Guillemard foundry. It depicts the female harlequin, Pierette in strong Art Deco style holding a similarly attired and smaller male harlequin, Pierrot. Her elaborately detailed costume reflects the deco style and coordinates with the little man. Pierrot and Pierrette are the harlequin characters often depicted in Art Deco imagery as the tragic lovers who could never really come together as a couple. This gorgeous bronze statue is signed below Pierrette's feet, Pierre Laurel and also Marcel Guillemard 24 and stands on a beautiful red marble base.

The Measurements:
15-1/2" Tall X 4-1/2" Deep X 4-1/4" Wide

Here's a darling pair of 1930s French Art Deco Boxer bookends made by renown French sculptor H. Moreau. This charming pack of pups has colored glass eyes of white, butterscotch and black (a very unusual feature!) and is made of a highly polished aluminum with a wonderful deco sensibility. Each canine sits obediently on a gorgeous six-sided green, black and white marble base and is signed, "H. Moreau".

The Measurements:
Each bookend measures: 4-1/2" Tall X 3-3/4" Wide X 3-1/4" Deep

We acquired this French 1930s bronze sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1935) from a private French collector who told us that he originally bought the sculpture in the 1950's while shopping in Porte de Clignancourt. This is an important and artistically executed bronze statue of a beautiful nude female with draping named "Ondine". The enchanting, realistic face, the hands and the feet of this sculpture are intricately detailed and the (hefty!) bronze has taken on a gorgeous patina with age. The elaborate geometric stepped marble base consists at least 5 different kinds of marble. It is stunning in its own right and looks as though it were built for a 1930s Hollywood movie set. Needless to say, it's the perfect platform for this stunning beauty.

The Measurements:
The sculpture (including base) stands a total 16" Tall
The base measures: 7-1/2" Wide X 3-1/2" Deep

Fayral and Guerbe were each pseudonyms used by the famous Pierre Le Faguays. Fayral and Guerbe were the family names of his Mother and his Wife respectively. Le Faguays was born in Nantes, France and became famous for the originality and grace he gave his dancers, many of which were inspired by the statues of Tanagra. He was awarded a medal of honor for his work in 1927. His best friend, Max Le Verrier (of the Le Verrier Foundry) made most of (if not all of) his pieces.

I'm really drawn these unusual bookends. They possess a quintessential Scottie silhouette with "drawing-like" dimensional details. They're carved from wood and as such, have an expectedly warm feel to them. They're commanding, yet adorable. Yes, somehow, they're just right. A loving, 1930s French Art Deco tribute to "Man's Best Friend". One of the two bookends is signed by the French artist/sculptor - U.J. Bornes.

The Details:
The bookends are made of wood and stained a deep mahogany color. They sit obediently on a wooden base finished with black lacquer

The Dimensions:
5-1/2" Long X 4-5/8" Wide X 6" Tall

This spectacular and very heavy brass and bronze plate with a deep, rich patina is actually more of a sculpture than it is a plate. Depicted is a nautical scene of a majestic and beautiful sailing ship surrounded by seven seagulls. It was created and signed by Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1925).

Pierre Le Faguays was born in Nantes, France in 1892. He was not only a talented sculptor, but also a leading member of the committee for the 1925 Paris Exhibition. He was awarded a medal of honor for his work in 1927. His best friend, Max Le Verrier (of the Le Verrier Foundry) made most of (if not all of) his pieces.

The Measurements:
15-1/4" Diameter X 1-1/2 Tall

Here's a rare and magnificently intriguing 1930s Cubist sculpture of a climbing panther on the prowl. The artistic facet-like details are imaginative and convey a sense a strength, power and ferocity. This bold sculpture is in excellent condition and has developed a gorgeous bronze patina. It is signed "Notari".

The Measurements: 13-1/2" Wide X 9" Tall

Here we have a mesmerizing 1930s metal statue of a growling panther by Irénée Rochard (1906-1984). Notice the unusual, natural pose and the manner in which the artist has captured this feline's strength and ferocity. The sculpture is made from a beautifully patinated metal and stands on a chamfered edged rectangular slab of beautiful marble which bears the signature "Rochard".

Renown French animal sculptor, Irénée Rochard was born in Villefranche sur Saône in 1906 from an important family of artists. His painstaking artistry imparts a manner of intelligence to his sculpted animals and tends to bring out their personality, their gentleness or, as in this case, their fierceness.

The Measurements:
18" Wide X 6-1/2" Tall X 5-1/2" Deep

This is one stunning, breath-taking work of art. A gilt and patinaed bronze statue of a female Russian dancer that is not only impeccably and minutely detailed but is virtually terpsichorean in and of itself. Like some of the greatest sculptures, this decorative object d'art has life and movement. This lovely smiling goddess-like Russian dancer stands on a platform of truly gorgeous stepped and contrasting marble slabs a full 16" tall.

These are purely delightful, (and functional!) Art Deco, Cubist influenced, Mountain Ram bookends by the listed 1930's French painter and sculptor, Max Le Verrier (1891-1973). Le Verrier is considered by some to be one of the foremost French Art Deco sculptors. The sculpture's hefty black-bronze cast metal has developed a deep and lustrous patina with age and is mounted on a chamfered edge, marble base. Each sculpture is signed "M LeVerrier".
The Measurements: 6-1/2" High, including base, which measures 5-5/16" Long X 2-3/8" Deep X 3/4" High

Nickeled bronze bookends of dog, French signed Mbertin, size approx. 6" X 6" each.