Pierre Le Faguays was a master at capturing the minute details of the female form in motion. His exceptional Art Deco style transcended sculptures with stunning table lamps, desk accessories and home accents. Le Faguays’s quality is remarkable, and his distinctive pieces are rare, making his works of art highly collectible.
Born in 1892, in Rezé, France, Le Faguays received formal training both in Paris and Switzerland. In Geneva, he met Marcel Bouraine and Max Le Verrier. The three remained lifelong friends, and together founded the Le Verrier foundry, which produced many of Le Faguays’s pieces. Le Faguays was a member of several artist groups, including La Stele, Evolution and the Salon, and designed many pieces for Goldscheider under the La Stele label.
Not all of Le Faguays’s pieces have a stamp with his name. Le Faguays used two other pseudonyms, Raymond Guerbe and Fayral, the family names of his wife and mother. While the name stamps differ, the style remains the same. Le Faguays used a range of media, such as spelter, stone, wood, alabaster, ceramics, terracotta, pâte de verre, zinc and wrought iron. His most popular items were portrayals of dancers sculpted in ivory and bronze.
Le Faguays was recognized with numerous awards and exhibitions. His works were on display at Le Salon d’Automne in 1920 and the Salon of French Artists in 1922. In 1925, Arthur Goldscheider’s pavilion showed his work at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. In 1927, he received the French Medal of Honor and an honorable mention at Le Salon des Artistes Français. In 1937, the Exposition Internationale in Paris exhibited his work. He was a member of the Legion of Honor and the Order of Leopold.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Pierre Le Faguays decorative objects, lighting, collectibles and more.
$1,875
H 29 in W 12 in D 9 in
Art Deco Bronze, Egyptian Girl with Water Jug, Large in the Style of F.Ghilmany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great looking lady figurine carrying a water Jug. Multi-patinas and mounted on a special marble base. Heavy casting 29" height and the base is 9" diameter. From an Art Deco collector...
Bronze
$3,518
H 18.12 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Style Lamp Sculpture Nude with Vase Le Faguays Max Le Verrier Odalisque
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp nude with vase Odalisque by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier. Patinated art metal, marble and glass. Signed and with foundry mark. Desi...
Marble, Metal
$4,850
H 44.5 in W 11 in D 9.75 in
Large Goldscheider Patinated Terracotta Sculpture of a Woman Carrying Water
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Art Nouveau signed Goldsheider sculpture is done in patinated terracotta and dates to approximately 1900-1920. The statue is done in a Neoclassical style depicting a woman carrying water...
Terracotta
$2,570
H 14.18 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Salome with John the Baptist's Head
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Salome with John the Baptist's Head. It has a signiture under her feet, but i cannot understand what it says. This example captures the famous Biblical ...
Onyx, Bronze
$5,001
H 18.9 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Standing Nude with Drape Georges Gori & Susse Frères
By Georges Gori
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture standing nude with drape by the French artist Georges Gori with foundry mark Susse Frères, lost wax technique, cire perdue. The ...
Bronze
Bronze Deco Female Figure Holding a Cup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful carved bronze figure holding a cup above her head - a stand alone sculpture for any room. Be creative and use the piece on a desk or table holding anything from Appetizer...
Bronze
$963
H 14 in W 6 in D 4 in
Art Deco Statue of an Egyptian Dancer after Chiparus A very popular subject
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Statue of an Egyptian Dancer after Chiparus A very popular subject, and a very attractive piece, our dancer is made in spelter and her stunning dress is cold painted in Gol...
Spelter
$4,000
H 22.45 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Veiled Woman on Marble Base, Circa 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco sculpture of a veiled nude woman, made of bronze on a Portoro marble base. France, circa 1930.
Bronze
$4,500
H 31.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Large Orientalist Egyptian Female Bronze Sculpture After Georges-Charles Coudray
By Georges Charles Coudray
Located in New York, NY
Large 19th century Orientalist patinated bronze sculpture of a lovely Egyptian female beauty carrying water jugs, entitled Fille d' Assouan (Girl from Aswan), after the original mode...
Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Figure by Georges Gori
By G. Gori
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Georges Gori, "The Model," a green patinated bronze sculpture depicting a bare-breasted female standing with hands behind her head, mounted on a marble base.
Bronze
