French Modernist Bookends Chrome Balls

Item #1598

Here is a wonderful pair of French modernist bookends. A classic design utilizing solid macasar wood design and bases. The balls are laid out in symmetrical order and in excellent original condition. Great fun and a whimsical design. French circa 1930's

Measurements:
5" T x 5.5" W x 2 3/4" D

1930's "BouBou" Monkey Sculpture Max Le Verrier

Item #1597

Here is a wonderfully rare version of the Max Le Verrier sculpture, "BouBou". It is a monkey with a humorous expression holding an illuminated electric lamp in one hand while the other is held to his ear. A similar version of this piece has been photographed for inclusion in the book 'Mascottes Automobiles' by Michel Legrand. Le Verrier produced a small range of monkey subject mascots in the 1920s. This one is perhaps one of his most famous creations. "BouBou" is made of a beautifully patinated metal and he sits obediently upon a round marble base. This charming and quizzical sculpture stands 7" tall and is signed "M LeVerrier".

Measurements:
7" t x 3" W x 3" D

About Max Le Verrier:
Max le Verrier was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris, in 1891. From an early age he showed great promise as an artist and sculptor; and after serving in the French army during World War I, he studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Geneva. During his studies in Switzerland he met fellow sculptors Pierre le Faguays and Marcel Bouraine, who became close friends and with whom he collaborated for much of his life. Upon completing his studies, le Verrier returned to France in 1919, and founded his own studio in Paris. It was at this time that he created his first popular sculpture - the famous 'Pelican' - which was the first of a long line of animal figures that bore his name. Le Verrier was awarded a Gold medal for his sculptures at the 1925 Paris l'Exposition des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels (the famous exhibition from which the term 'Art Deco' was derived). In 1926, le Verrier opened his own foundry, casting pieces for a wide range of French sculptors of the period, including Pierre Le Faguays, Marcel Bourain, Janle, Denis, and Charles. From the outset, he gained a reputation for the very high quality work, exceptional detailing and accuracy of the items that his firm produced. Interestingly, the foundry did not cast in bronze as is commonly assumed, because le Verrier felt that he could achieve better detail by using his own proprietary mix of metals. At the same time as running his foundry, le Verrier continued to sculpt his own creations, and in the 1920's he became famous for his studies of woman as part of the Art Deco era's fascination with the ideal female form. His female figures are characterised by a lithe athleticism and perfect symmetry; and are highly regarded and much sought after. Le Verrier continued working throughout the 1930's - receving a medal of honour at the Paris International Exhibition in 1937 - before being arrested in 1944 for his resistance activities against the Nazi-backed regime. He reopened his studio after World War II, and continued to sculpt until his death in 1973.

Art Deco French Bronze "out of Africa" Elephant Statue

Item #1575

This is a magnificent and very handsome piece. Beautiful, large and a substantial Art Deco bronze. Purchased in France and although unsigned, it is of incredible quality and details. The artistry of this piece is perfectly executed. The patina reminiscent of leather with a glowing glazed skin and the posture that is not only good luck, but good fortune. This prominent pieces stands on a beautiful piece black and white marble with beveled edge. Outstanding quality.

Measurements:
17" W x 14" T x 7" D

Outstanding Original French Art Deco statue light by Max LeVerrier

Item #1573

This spectacular Max Le Verrier piece was designed in 1923. It is called 'Danseuse a La Coupe'. This is a special piece, one I have only once in well over 12 years. It is all original: and in fantastic condition. It is a very beautiful piece, which is styled after a dancer from Follies Bergeres. The woman, rather scantily dressed in simple skirt (that's all), her hair very stylized, holding a gorgeous domed moulded glass lamp. The style is pure Art Deco, glass looks like typical French molded glass of the period. There are remarkable details on this sculpture and the patina has a beautiful original glazed- bronzed look that is not something you see everyday. Outstanding! The light adds a warm glow both to the woman and the stylized floral motif in the top. The size is quite nice as well and is signed Le Verrier in the base. A remarkable piece with great Art Deco style. A sculpture you can enjoy for years and years to come. I mean she looks pretty good for 88 years old.

Measurements:
24.4" T x 9" w and deep.

About Max Le Verrier: Max le Verrier was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris, in 1891. From an early age he showed great promise as an artist and sculptor; and after serving in the French army during World War I, he studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Geneva. During his studies in Switzerland he met fellow sculptors Pierre le Faguays and Marcel Bouraine, who became close friends and with whom he collaborated for much of his life. Upon completing his studies, le Verrier returned to France in 1919, and founded his own studio in Paris. It was at this time that he created his first popular sculpture - the famous 'Pelican' - which was the first of a long line of animal figures that bore his name. Le Verrier was awarded a Gold medal for his sculptures at the 1925 Paris l'Exposition des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels (the famous exhibition from which the term 'Art Deco' was derived). In 1926, le Verrier opened his own foundry, casting pieces for a wide range of French sculptors of the period, including Pierre Le Faguays, Marcel Bourain, Janle, Denis, and Charles. From the outset, he gained a reputation for the very high quality work, exceptional detailing and accuracy of the items that his firm produced. Interestingly, the foundry did not cast in bronze as is commonly assumed, because le Verrier felt that he could achieve better detail by using his own proprietary mix of metals. At the same time as running his foundry, le Verrier continued to sculpt his own creations, and in the 1920's he became famous for his studies of woman as part of the Art Deco era's fascination with the ideal female form. His female figures are characterised by a lithe athleticism and perfect symmetry; and are highly regarded and much sought after. Le Verrier continued working throughout the 1930's - receiving a medal of honor at the Paris International Exhibition in 1937 - before being arrested in 1944 for his resistance activities against the Nazi-backed regime. He reopened his studio after World War II, and continued to sculpt until his death in 1973.

Spectacular Art Deco Diana Huntress and Leaping Antelope by Le Verrier Demarco

Item #1571

Presented here is one of the finest sculptures we have had to date. It is the epitomy of great Art Deco design, showing all the signs of a classic, both in style, quality and presence. This is Diana the Huntress, a theme often repeated in Art Deco folklore. What makes this piece so great: It has the style, the size and all the elements. First, the quality is great, brass metal with special green patina, very heavy and all well made. Secondly, the movement of the pieces shows the elegance of what we understand as style, substance equalling Art Deco. Diana is in a wonderful pose, one leg up with the most fluid bow shape I've seen on a sculpture. As she effortlessly shoots the leaping Antelope, whose antlers also grace and compliment the angled stepped concrete cast base.

The designer, most likely is Max Le Verrier, it is from the foundry where he was so famous for creating the epic Art Deco sculptures now associated with this great Art Deco period in France. Circa 1930's. The base was made by the artist "Demarco" who was known for producing these kind of bases and also as artist in his own right working with this kind of material.

Measurements:
Height (Including bow) 32" T
Width 40"
Depth 7"

French Art Deco Running Male with Dogs on the hunt by Valderi

Item #1570

The running man with Borzoi dogs, the movement of the man and dogs reminiscent of the great male statue known by Jean de Roncourt. This one is signed L. Valderi on the base, an artist also known for this kind of work. Fabulous piece in the spirt of so many strong men and the Diana statues created and see during this prolific Art Deco period of strength and movement. Circa 1930 cast metal with a bronze patina in excellent condition and one of the finest two-tiered portoro marble with green marble inlay.

Measurements:
33W x 16T x 6D

French statue of Woman and Borzoi dog, signed: S Cali

Item #1562

This is a classic art deco statue. Beautiful woman rendered in flowing garments, highly decorated as she walks her Borzoi dog. Her hands and face appear to be original ivory (look closely at the fine grain detail on her angelic face).The dogs appears pleasantly subservient without issues. The pieces stand nicely on a very beautiful base of original quartz marble and is signed in the back corner S Cali. Small restoration visible on her left hand fingers, I mean she is about 80 years old and still looks pretty good.

Measurements:
24" W x 19" T x 6" D

Original Art Deco nude in marble by Joe Descomps

Item #1544

This stunning all original statue made of pure white marble, shows so much grace, talent and sophistication. The Art Deco beauty is rendered by the hands of a master: Joe Descomps whose worked is extremely sought after, often imitated and copied. He is well known for Bronze statues and working with ivory as well. The nice thing about owning a real marble statue, there is only one, it is never a casted piece but done by the hand of the artist. Look at the gentle smile, the details of the back, feet and hand positions. Also she is wonderfully draped to cover her breast, all so neatly separated. I think I am in love (for real)! Completed around 1920. This is guaranteed original and she is fantastic.

Measurements:
13.14 " T x 8"D X 7" W

JOE DESCOMPS (FRENCH, 1872-1948) WAS BORN IN CLERMONT-FERRAND AND STUDIED UNDER H. HIOLIN. HE EXHIBITED OFTEN AT THE SALON OF THE SOCIETE DES ARTISTES FRANCAIS AND WAS ELECTED A MEMBER IN 1893. HE DESIGNED A HUGE RANGE OF SCULPTURES IN THE ART NOUVEAU to Art Deco STYLE (CIRCA 1880 TO 1930). ART NOUVEAU COULD BE SAID TO BE THE FIRST 20TH-CENTURY MODERN STYLE BECAUSE IT WAS THE FIRST STYLE TO STOP LOOKING BACKWARDS IN HISTORY FOR IDEAS, TAKING INSPIRATION INSTEAD FROM WHAT IT SAW AROUND IT, IN PARTICULAR THE NATURAL WORLD. DESCOMPS CONCENTRATED IN BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURES.

Wonderful French Art Deco cubist Macassar Fox bookends

Item #1540

Beautifully hand carved from Solid Macassar Ebony. The sculptor has made great use of the woods' decorative grain along the animals flowing lines, in a stalking position on thick heavy pieces of chrome plated bronze which is then mounted on a solid Macassar Ebony base. Very heavy, great quality and extremely stylish pair of 1920's or 1930's French Art Deco solid Macassar Ebony and chromed bronze book with cubist stylized foxes nice overall shine! Deceptively heavy for their size they would look fantastic on a modernist desk or just to burrow up to your favorite books.

Measurements:
Each Bookend: 2 3/8" T X 6.74"W X 2.75" D

1930's French deco, two spotted cats/cougars playing!

Item #1520

I love the piece. It is very interesting, fun and playful. Quite unusual really. I've never seen such a highly stylized base, using portoro marble, metal feet and very spectacular amboyna and macassar wood to help create the impression of two cats joyfully playing with one another. The cats have an unusual spotted patina, both of them portrayed in a most unusual way. Substantial size as well.

Measurements:
24.5" W x 14.5" T x 5.5" D

Leda and the Swan, French Art Deco sculpture by Neva

Item #1504

A wonderful rendering from the tale of Leda and the Swan. Love finds its place all over the world and in many forms. This is a beautiful sculpture rendered in white bronze or metal with a wonderful rich patina, allowing color and texture to define the relationship of Leda and her friend. Executed by French artist Neva and signed in the corner on the black Belgium marble. All over in excellent original condition and a very substantial size.

Measurements:
23.5" W X 6.5" D X 12" T

Original French Art Deco Statue signed Fayral ( Le Faguays) with light

Item #1489

Here is a wonderful original statue by Fayral (also worked under the pseudonym Guerbe and his own name Pierre Le Faguays).

This is in remarkable original condition! It is shown with fabulous rose marble and original "brain" crackled glass globe. She is a lovely figure: a stunningly beautiful young woman with a short bob haircut (typical of the Roaring Twenties). She is nude to the waist with a draped skirt, The maiden in green patina is inspired from the Egyptian influence, like a hand maiden carrying water ( but in this case, a light). The piece is signed on the metal base "Fayral" and also bears the Le Verrier studio foundry stamp as well. What a piece!

PIERRE LE FAGUAYS (FAYRAL) (1892-1935) Pierre Le Faguays was a best friend of sculptor Max Le Verrier and the "Le Verrier" foundry made most - if not all of Le Faguay's pieces. Fayral and Guerbe were 2 pseudonyms he also used and were both the family names for his mother and his wife.

Measurements:
19" T x 5"W x 5"D

Art Deco Bronze statue, "The Dance" by Lormier

Item #1478

Outstanding huge bronze depicting art deco styled woman as she walks and controls a pair of Borzoi dogs. Signed J. Lormier to the bronze base plate which is mounted on a black portoro marble of the highest quality, color and completed with flared ends. The Lady has silver cold painted enamel skin tone and is wearing a bronze floral patterned dress and dogs are both silver with gold collars. Condition is excellent and portrays a lyrical art deco style. This is an dramatic and substantial statue. Designed circa 1930s!

The Measurements:
31.5" W X 19T X 6" D

Original carved white Venus marble statue by French artist Marius Sain

Item #1476

Here is chance to own a real treasure. One of kind and brilliantly carved white marble. This piece depicts a beautiful Venus inspired woman in a Greek Art Deco pose, naked and free (well not really free). She is yours to fall in love with. Very impressive size 23" tall. A wonderful material and something that we do have a chance to acquire due to its rarity, uniqueness (one of kind) and historical significance. The sculptor Marius Sain has many books written on his work and is listed in every important European and American art reference book (Benezit).

About MARIUS SAIN
Marius Sain is a famous French sculptor and designer, best known for his monumental work : A statue of Louis Girard completed in 1925 as part of a public fountain. Pernes-les-Fontaines, Vaucluse in France. Born in 1877 in Montfavet, he attended the School of FIne Arts in both Avignon and Marseilles. He studied and worked in Paris at the turn of the century and exhibited at the French Artisits Salon in 1903. Baron de Rothschild purchased one of Marius Sains sculputures and bequeathed it to the Museum of Grenoble. He received the "Second Class Medal" at the Salon des French Artists, and after World War I he worked on many monuments to the war. He was awarded the medal of the Legion of Honor. After 1928, he began to work with his son in a new direction, working with furniture and few sculptures were produced in the years that followed. Marius Sain died in 1961. His work in bronze and in marble is quite spectacular and his public sculpture has the distinction of being considered a National Historic Landmark.

http://www.paca.culture.gouv.fr/dossiers/protections/84/pernes/louis_giraud/monum.htm

Original French Prowling Tigers statue by M. Leduca

Item #1475

Unusual French statue with two tigers on the prowl. Very impressive and substantial piece, both animals in similar but not exactly the same point of view. Both signed on the lower back leg M. Leduca. Nice black Belgian marble bases with one of the tigers stepped up as they appear to be on the hunt. Original piece circa 1930's French, metal with green period original patina. This artist is well known for this kind of work.

Measurements:
33" W x *D x 9" T

Historic vintage wooden model Art Deco style airplane

Item #1460

A very interesting and nicely carved Art Deco wooden model of a pre war mono winged airplane that looks to have been inspired by the Bleriot 111 of 1930 . Lovely solid Rosewood fuselage and wings with bronze propellor and cockpit detail, the hand carved mountain top over which it's flying is made from solid Oak and really sets it off nicely. I have never seen this model before, after having sold many over the years.

It's a great size at 15 1/2" wingspan , 14" fuselage and 14" high .

Wonderful French bronze if female dancer by S. Bauer circa 1910s

Item #1456

This wonderful and sexy boudoir piece by Austrian sculptor. S. Bauer. Executed in brown patinated bronze with gold details represents this rather inquisitive carefree dancer. Her body is well formed and the lyrical style of body and arm posture, exemplifies the style of the period. Very good original condition on black Belgian marble base.

Measurements:
10" T X 2.5" D X 2.5" W

Classic French Art Deco clock with garnitures 1925

Item #1453

A wonderful French Art Deco clock. Can't decide what I like more, the clock or the stylized French Deco ladies. They are rendered in a rather coquettish pose, offering flowers and???? I can't decide, you must think for the both of us???????? This is a wonderful piece with matching garnitures. The material is white metal with original enamel patina, stylized 1925 deco floral. If you were visit Paris that year, for sure you would see a clock in this style sitting on a wonderful wood shelf at that Bon Marche department store. This is the typical standard brass French pendulum movement (both key wind and chimes), with original porcelain enamel face marked Marseille, no doubt where it was originally made. It is in working condition with original key.

Measurements:
clock: 13" W X 10" T X 5" D
garnitures: 9" T x 3.75" W x 3.75" D

Art Deco Bronze "Venus on the Half shell"

Item #1452

Bronze Javelin Thrower by A. P. Hugonnet French 1930s

Item #1397

Unique French Art Deco statue-light by, Balleste

Item #1381

Original Bronze Statue of 3 Men by Pierre LaFaguays

Item #1303

Art Deco Sculpture Lamp

Item #1291

1930s European Lioness Serving Tray • Hagenauer

Item #1219

1930s Art Deco Bronze Pierrot & Pierrette Statue • Pierre Laurel

Item #1147

1930s French Art Deco Boxer Bookends • Signed H. Moreau

Item #1141

1930s French Art Deco " Ondine" Bronze Sculpture • Pierre Le Faguays

Item #1122

1930s French Art Deco "Scottie" Bookends • Signed U.J. Bornes

Item #1109

1930s Bronze Plate with Nautical Theme • Signed - P Le Faguays

Item #1085

Bronze Dog Bookends

Item #922

French Basketball Player Statue

Item #885

Woman with Stag Statue

Item #842

Large French Woman with Dogs Statue

Item #820

French Horse and Rider Statue

Item #758

A wonderful little statue of a rider and horse - a real charmer. Made in France, circa 1930's. 13" W x 4" D x 9" T

French Nickel Plated Dancer

Item #750

This beautiful French statue, of a dancer, is crafted in nickel plating with a marble base. It was made during the 1930's, and is in fantastic condition. The piece measures 17" tall, the base 9" W x 3.5" D, and the dancer is 13.5" tall.

French Deco Clock with Garniture

Item #661

A gorgeous French clock with garniture to match, circa 1920's. Made of pink and green marble with decorative nickled-bronze. These pieces are exquisitely crafted, and would be a beautiful addition to your home. The clock measures 12.5" W x 5" D x 15.5" H, and the garniture are 9" W x 4.5" D x 7" H.

Bronze Art Deco "Profile Feminine" by Italian artist Guido Cacciapuoti

Item #536

This large impressive and very beautiful Art Deco bronze and marble bust of a twenties beauty was made in Italy in about 1930. It is wonderfully stylized and elegant and is an extremely impressive piece. It is signed by G. Cacciapuoti as shown in the last images. It is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. It has a good warm patina with just normal signs of usage. It is guaranteed to be an original Art Deco bronze circa 1930.

During n the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods there were three main centers for artistic bronze sculpture in Europe. Paris was a Mecca for artists from throughout Europe with Demetre Chiparus perhaps the master. Other notable Parisian artists included Philippe, Bouraine and Le Faguays. In Vienna, Austria Joseph Lorenzl Bruno Zach and Franz Bergman were the leading lights whilst in Berlin Ferdinand Preiss and Otto Poertzel shared a studio and produced figures of outstanding artistic merit and quality.

Measurements:
15.5" T X 7" W 5" D at base