Outstanding statue of The Pheasant with lots of details and enamel gilding on a white metal surface. This piece has great art deco style and it is completely original from France circa 1930 with NO restoration. Look at the beautiful artistry of the repeated plumage styled in a circular pattern. Also notice then alternating plumes of gold and grey to outline the birds wings. This piece is signed on the marble "Rochard" a name synonymous with quality French sculpture design, specializing in animal figures.. Great detail also outline the face. We have had a few pieces in the past 6 years with this "Great Pheasant" point of view and this one also stands out as a great rendering. Unusual original marble base with brown and black checkerboard treatment.

Measurements:
16.5" T x 10.5" W x 6.5"D

This classic tall Art Deco Egyptian dancer has all the accoutrement one would expect from a wonderfully rendered bronze of this period. Janle is an artist most closely associated with Max Le Verrier where some of his work was executed at that foundry. This particular pieces leaves no doubt about the influence on French culture with the 1922 discovery of Tutankhamen crypt. There are some wonderful details in the gilded head dress and matching tunic skirt, both showing the deco diamond shapes so specific during this tremendous period of creativity. The marble base is also very beautiful, using both the white marble with black and gold Italian portoro lines. Clear signature on the bottom of the foot.

Measurements:
17" T X 11.25" W X 3" X 3" base

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

Wonderful statue representing the class art deco woman who controls and watches over the streamlined shape of the beautiful Borzoi dogs. A hard to find sculpture, this one is not signed, but I had it 2 years ago and it was signed in the marble. patinated metal and marble base, two lamps inside the base and in excellent condition.

Measurements:
25" W X 17" T

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

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

Sculptor H. Molins This is a keeper, please buy it before I decide to take it home for myself. Spectacular original nickeled bronze sculpture of woman holding a glass ball which is also a light. She has a very attractive look, with her posture very stylized and sexy, so many nice details in this piece. The way her art deco hair waves stretch out and her arms stretch, both in a vertical and horizontal position. The lovely cold painted bronze patina shawl with deep bronze and gold enameled flowers. The piece is signed on the portorro marble H. Molins. The glass of course is textured (sometimes called brain glass). She is a beauty and will certainly be a keeper for the the right person. A Treasure for sure.

Measurements:
19" W X 6.5" D X 13" T

Bending Bar Man by Chiparus, This powerful French spelter statue by Demeter H. CHIPARUS (1888-1950) sometimes referred to as the famous bending bar man (Jeune archer). It was made in 2 sizes this one much more rare, is the large sizer, 34'W X 6.5" D X 21" T, the smaller one is: (16.5 x 4 x 10"), about 1/2 the size as this one offered. The details of the finish are also more detailed. The base is stepped and made off portorro marble and signed D.H.Chiparus. Condition is excellent, (a small chip on the back corner of the base). The patina on this "hulking" piece is in amazing condition and the color is very intense. A very rare find in this size and these Chiparus pieces continue to climb in value as his pieces are sold at every major auction house throughout the world, like Christies, Bonhams and Sotheby's.

About Chiparus: The first sculptures of Chiparus were created in the realistic style and were exhibited at the Salon of 1914. He employed the combination of bronze and ivory, called chryselephantine, to great effect. Most of his renowned works were made between 1914 and 1933. The first series of sculptures manufactured by Chiparus were the series of the children. The mature style of Chiparus took shape beginning in the 1920s. His sculptures are remarkable for their bright and outstanding decorative effect. Dancers of the Russian Ballet, French theatre, and early motion pictures were among his more notable subjects and were typified by a long, slender, stylized appearance. His work was influenced by an interest in Egypt, after Pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb was excavated. He worked primarily with the Edmond Etling and Cie Foundry in Paris administrated by Julien Dreyfus. Les Neveux de J. Lehmann was the second foundry who constantly worked with Chiparus and produced the sculptures of his models. Chiparus rarely exhibited at the Salon. In 1923 he showed his “Javelin Thrower” and in 1928 exhibited his “Ta-Keo” dancer. During the period of Nazi prosecution and the World War 2 the foundries discontinued production of work by Chiparus. The economic situation of that time was not favorable to the development of decorative arts and circumstances for many sculptors worsened. Since the early 1940s almost no works of Chiparus were sold but the he continued sculpting for his own pleasure, depicting animals in the Art Deco style. At the 1942 Paris Salon, the plaster sculptures “Polar Bear” and “American Bison” were exhibited and in 1943 he showed a marble “Polar Bear” and plaster “Pelican”. Collector interest in the work of Chiparus appeared in the 1970s and has flourished since the 1990s.

Measurements:
34'W X 6.5" D X 21" T

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 original wooden and chrome model of a four engined plane , it's a good looking piece with lots of nice details including a radio antenna . Fuselage and engines are carved from solid Walnut with chrome plated wings and details and lucite propellers , it's in very good condition, stands on a tripod chrome base with bronze ball feet. It's an impressive size with a 20" wingspan , fuselage is 17 1/2" long and it stands 11 1/2" high

We are pleased to present for your consideration, this beautiful, signed and original, rare statue designed in 1928 by the famous French artist, Max Le Verrier. He is one of the a greatest sculptors of the ART DECO era. The sculpture offered here is his most renown creation. This famous piece is named "Clarté" the nude lady lamp which came in 4 sizes - the largest being life sized (The large one can be seen at the Lutetia Hotel lobby in Paris). The one stands approximately 21.5" T to the head and 24.5" T to the original top of the "brain glass" with her arms extending to 14". Also, she is standing the original stepped portoro marble base. This is an original piece not a later reproduction or copy: (The family is still owns the original molds and they are making some of Le Verrier's statue designs which can be found from time to time in the market). The piece has a verde green patination finish on spelter metal. Completed in a quality rarely found in this kind of production. It is in immaculate condition, with original cloth wire chord, switch and plug.

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 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.

Measurements:
24.5" T X 14" W

Outstanding huge bronzed lady and dogs group, signed J. Lormier to the bronze base plate which is mounted on a black Belgain marble base with spectacular and very unusual sunburst and Greek key inlay in red and topaz marble on the front with flared ends. The Lady has silver cold painted enamel skin tone and is wearing a bronze floral patterned dress and dogs are gold. Condition is very good and showing a portrays a lyrical art deco style. This is an extremely heavy statue. Designed circa 1930's!

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

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"!

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

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 stamped from the foundry 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"

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

Elephants are good luck, with two you will have all the luck you will ever need. This pair of sitting French Elephants made of white metal with a nickel finish seem to be pleased with their life. Maybe they are a cousin of Babar or maybe they just served time working in the circus. In any case, we all could use a little extra luck and elephants always an appreciating home to sit out their time. Beautiful pink/red marble with white veins.

Measurements:
5" T
5.5" D
3" W

Here's a truly stunning and exceptional large Art Deco silvered chryselephantine Art Deco sculpture; designed by Max le Verrier and manufactured at the le Verrier foundry in Paris in the 1930s. It features a superbly-sculpted figure of a semi-nude classical female figure holding a Grecian urn. This stunning sculpture - which measures a tall 16-1/8" in height - is superbly cast in le Verrier's proprietary metal, which has the weight and feel of bronze. The grecian urn is sculpted from tusk. This piece is signed 'M. Le Verrier' on the base (see photos); and is in excellent condition, with no faults whatsoever, other than some minor wear and spotting to the silvered finish. This is overall, a truly spectacular Art Deco sculpture from one of the greatest of the period's sculptors and sure to be an important addition to any le Verrier, chryselephantine or Art Deco sculpture collection.

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.

Here's a highly decorative and intriguing 1920s German Art Deco statue from the Schwarzburger Werkstätten für Porzellankunst (Schwarzburger Porcelain Art Workshops). This beautifully detailed and colorful porcelain work of art was designed by the artist Marta Schlameus. The colors comprise a white porcelain glaze, with blue, teal, yellow and black overglaze. Depicted is a young, spry (and rather animated) Japanese man, dressed in a colorful costume while sitting upon a tree stump. A bluebird is perched on his right hand as he looks upon it and gestures playfully with his left hand. The bottom of the base is stamped Schwarzburger Werkstätten für Porzellankunst and U-290.

The Measurements:
13" Tall
The base measures 4-1/2" Diameter

These are probably the nicest Art Deco Streamline book ends I've ever seen. I purchased them years ago in Paris and have just recently restored them. They're constructed with solid Macassar Ebony and they're in perfect condition with no damages or repairs. All of the chrome pieces have been re-plated and they look stunning against the dark wood. The big peach-colored glass balls are in perfect condition with no damages or repairs. They're a fabulous streamline, space-age design with those Saturn-inspired rings around the glass balls. I think they've even got a Trylon and Perisphere NYWF look about them. These are very heavy, substantial bookends and they'll make your reading even more interesting!

Measurements:
6" high X 6" deep X 4 1/4" wide

Here's a sleek 1930s Art Deco plane sculpture. This hefty nickeled-brass plane swivels and balances on a curved streamlined arm that arches down to a strong deco stepped base (that reminds me of Superman for some reason). As you can see, this vintage piece looks great on a desk, is a great vacation reminder and is guaranteed to help your imagination soar!

The Measurements:
Wingspan - 11-1/2"
Approximately 8-1/2" Tall

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

This is one very large and spectacular Art Deco centerpiece with details that are both intricate and elaborate. Three beautifully costumed, turbaned and physically fit male acrobats stand on a circular, stepped Deco platform while they dramatically arch backwards supporting a very large floral/ leaf-inspired planter/centerpiece. This lovingly created and very imaginative work of art is Hollywood theatrical in spirit and breath-taking to behold. It's made entirely of beautifully polished pewter and as such is very, very heavy. This daring centerpiece would be stunning with or without flowers/plants on a dining table, console, pedestal or perhaps even a large mantel. Made and signed on the bottom by the Italian artist Figaro Piero.

The Measurements:
29" Tall
The base is 10" in Diameter
The Leaf Bowl is 18" in Diameter

The winged Icarus. Fabulous bronze signed Le Faguays on the base and stamped bronze as well. Pierre Le Faguays. 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. 19"T X 8" W x 3.5" D

Here's both a gorgeous work of art and an important historical reminder. This considerably large sculpture (a full 24" wingspan) is made from solid Rosewood and chrome plated brass. The airplane pivots on an aluminum rod and as such the positioning is infinitely variable. This stunning and thought-inducing piece looks truly fantastic from every angle and is in perfect condition. It is certainly rare to find a USAF WWII Fighter-Plane sculpture and even more rare to find such a beautifully artistic example.

The Measurements:
Wingspan= 24"
Fuselage= 15" Long
The total height is 22"

The Lightning designed by Lockheed engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson and his team of designers, represented one of the most radical departures from tradition in American fighter development. The Lightning was a complete break-away from conventional airframe design, power, and at long last, armament. Not only did it have twice the power and almost twice the size of its predecessors, but with no less than four .50 cal. machine guns plus a 20 mm cannon, the P-38 had enough firepower to sink a ship--and sometimes did. Concentrated in the central fuselage pod, the guns fired parallel which eliminated a need for a propeller synchronizer. 
The Lightning tricycle landing gear and twin-boom configuration completed the list of major deviations from what might he considered conventional Army fighters. In this respect, it was very unusual that the Lightning design progressed beyond the testing stage; such radical concepts seldom achieved production status. But the simple fact was that the P-38 design worked and the Army seemed to have found its dream plane in this 400 mph fighter.
The P-38 was the only American fighter aircraft in active production throughout the duration of American involvement in the war, from Pearl Harbor to VJ Day.

1930 Art Deco Book ends with marabouts. Great looking art deco style. Signed Artus for LeVerrier foundry. Also used (and sold) as hood ornaments. 7.5" tall

Bending Bar Man by Chiparus
This powerful French spelter statue by Demeter H. CHIPARUS (1888-1950) sometimes refered to as the famous bending bar man (Jeune archer) and I believe it was made in 2 sizes this one is: 16.5 x 4 x 10". The base is of portorro marble and signed D.H.Chiparus. Condition is excellent good. Rare find and these Chiparus pieces continue to climb in value.

A beautiful siren with flowing hair sits atop her fierce stallion and stands her ground with a spear in one hand, a battle-shield in her opposite and the smile of confidence on her face. This beautiful 1930s French Art Deco sculpture is made of a richly patinated metal and sits upon a hefty marble base with geometric details and dramatic contrasting colors.

The Measurements:
14-1/4" Tall X 14-1/4" Wide X 6" Deep

There are many perfunctorily fine desk sets out there. But this is not one of them. Yes, this has a pen holder and will hold your pen. It also has two covered ink wells for holding two different colors of ink. But that's where the finely tailored function ends and the mood elevating art begins. In fact, this beautiful set just may inspire you to put away the mouse and keyboard for a while and rediscover the fine and sadly almost extinct art of letter writing. If you lack inspiration, just look to the strolling greyhounds (one seems to be extolling the virtues of letter writing while the other listens attentively) for that creative boost. This beautiful "treasure-of-a-set" was artistically and lovingly constructed in the 1930s. The stately Greyhounds are made of polished aluminum while the ink wells are made of finely faceted crystal and fitted with polished aluminum tops as well as polished aluminum supports. Finally, the pen holder is also made of polished aluminum. Everything sits comfortably on a cream-colored marble base with polished aluminum disks for feet. This rare Art Deco desk set is signed "Grigio" on one of the dogs paws.

The Measurements:
17-3/4" Wide X 11" Deep X 7-3/8" Tall (highest point)

This unusual and purposeful conversation piece hails from Budapest; where the monkeys drink wine and the intellectuals smoke only the finest cigars. It is a rather curious and marginally whimsical primate-inspired Arts & Crafts cutter and ashtray made of bronze and hammered brass. Its enduring charm will brighten your day whether you use it for its originally intended purpose, or as a small thing-a-me-bob holder or even more simply and deservedly as the objet d'art is has become.

The Measurements:
7" Length X 4" Tall X 4-11/16" Diameter

I'm fairly confident that you will never see anything like this again! This very rare (circa 1925) and thankfully rescued European Art Deco building façade has been dutifully preserved and lovingly protected from the harm of progress. Depicted in this imaginative and breath-taking work of art are three adorable gazelles playfully frolicking in the thick of the forest. This immense and beautiful work has been created from concrete or a concrete-like material and as such is quite heavy.

The measurements:
55" Length X 33" Height X 2" Deep

Here's a hefty and beautifully detailed bronze fish-in-the-weeds sculpture will have you daydreaming and forever blowing bubbles. A charming and imaginative work of art that is intriguing from every angle. This determined gilled creature swims bravely against the current through a trio of water weeds that sprout magically from a creamy marble base. It is signed near the base, "Len".

The Measurements:
The base is 8" Long X 4" Wide and the entire piece stands 13" Tall

Here's a rare cobra sculpture by renown French artist and premier metalsmith of the twentieth century, Edgar Brandt (1880-1960). This coveted art-piece was painstakingly hand sculpted (circa 1921-1926) and designed to be used as a paperweight. It practically "dares" one to remove the papers it protects! This charmed snake is made of enduring, hefty and richly patinated iron - fer forgé and is signed E Brandt on the lower coil.

This sculpture is featured prominently in one of the most important books about the life and creations of Edgar Brandt; "Edgar Brandt, Master Of Art Deco Ironwork" published by Harry N. Abrams, 1999.

The Measurements:
4-3/4" Tall X 3-1/2" Wide

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 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 square marble base. This charming and quizzical sculpture stands 7" tall and is signed "M LeVerrier".

Elation and Jubilation emanate from this Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1925) Art Deco sculpture of cast patinated metal. It's a truly wonderfully designed and executed work of art; from the delicate "dancer-like" hands to the angelic expression and right down to the beautifully stepped base design. This sculpture is signed on the base "Fayral".

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.

11" Tall

Here we have two beautifully detailed 1930s Art Deco Bookends depicting plump fish caught forever in suspended animation. They are made of a nickel-plated metal and have come to rest on beautifully contrasting marble bases. They will surely hook your imagination!

The Measurements:
7-1/2" Wide X 6" Tall X 3" Deep

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

A gleaming Art Deco stylized portrayal of a powerful panther on the prowl. Made in the 1930s of nickel-plated bronze, this ferocious feline stalks her prey across an elegant and polished marble platform.

The Measurements:
17" Wide X 4-1/5" Wide X 5" Tall

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

This truly magnificent showpiece (It's quite large at 27-1/2" Wide and 23-1/2 Tall!) will quickly dramatize your mantel, console, bookcase or...? The sculpture depicts an Olympian male javelin thrower atop a leaping horse. It's a very well made French statue, Circa 1930, crafted in white metal with a picture perfect bronze patina set upon a striking and very hefty marble base. One of the rider's feet is stamped "219".
The Measurements:
27.5" W x 7.5" D x 23.5" H.

This is what true Art Deco is all about! Clearly, this statue was delicately and lovingly created and signed by master artisan Limousin. Its essence and nuances are mesmerizing, dazzling and impeccable. Kneeling upon a stunning base of Portoro marble, is this small patinaed metal statue of a Siren with Bow & Arrow. A work of art that is beauteous to see and sublime to behold. The base measures: 5-1/2" Length X 3" Deep The total overall height is Approximately 10 inches.

Standing stout and tall, this is a wonderful pair of French cubist style bronze statuettes on matching exotic macassar wood bases. They are both stamped bronze and show nice detail in the wings, face and feet. 9" tall including base of 2" X 3.5".

Beautiful woman, strong art deco bronze figure by G. Garreau. (Georges Garrean, French sculptor 1895 - ???? ).Size is 16.5" T X 4" X 3/5" Circa 1930.

Nice bronze archer by French artist named "Decoua". Very cubist style with beautiful robe and arch on a very unusual style marble base. Circa 1930's 12" W 11" T 5" D

Very stylized chrome figure of woman with dogs. Great style, could be Austrian, no markings. A real style and feeling of movement as she leads the pair of greyhounds. The size is 16" W X 9.5: T X 3"D.

This stylized deco statue of a woman and two goats rests on a black marble base, signed by P. Berjean and stamped 'bronze statue'. Crafted in France during the 1930's. 10.5" H (the base measures 15.5" W x 3" D)