Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
French, 1892-1962
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.
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Creator: Pierre Le Faguays
Pierre le Faguays x Max Le Verrier, Beethoven Bronze Bust, Art Deco 1920s
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in PARIS, FR
A stunning green-patinated bust of Beethoven, sculpted by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier. A masterpiece of French Art Deco from the 1920s, it captures the composer lost in the ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Pierre Le Faguays Figurine-Intoxication Signed Guerbe, French Circa 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an original metal figurine of a Dancer by Max Le Verrier / Pierre Le Faguays, called GRISERIE, and signed GUERBE, made in France in the Art Deco period, circa 1930 .
The fig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Metal
Max Le Verrier Art Deco Sculpture by Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in NANTES, FR
Large model of art deco sculpture "Danseuse aux cerceaux" pati. Subject in spelter with green patina on black marble base, signed on the base.
Model by Le Faguays published by Max Le...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Spelter
Art Deco style sculpture woman with spear AMAZONE Fayral & Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture woman with spear AMAZONE signed by Fayral, Pierre Le Faguays for Max le Verrier. Patinated Art Metal. Black marble base.
Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary...
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2010s French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco Style Table Lamp with Two Kneeling Nudes by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp with kneeling nudes holding a glass shade Offrande signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry.
Design Ca. 1925.
Patinated A...
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2010s French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Metal
Tourbillon Art Deco Sculpture Nude Dancer Fayral Pierre Le Faguays, France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture nude dancer Tourbillon by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry in Paris, ca. 1930.
The Art metal sculpture has a green patin...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Diana" by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
An iconic early 20th Century Art Deco bronze figure of Diana the huntress dressed in a tunic with her hand lifted above her head releasing her bow. Exhibiting excellent rich green pa...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Art Deco Style Lamp Nude with Scarf by Fayral for Max Le Verrier Séréntité
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp sculpture nude with scarf SERENITE signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
Patinated metal on marble base, frosted glass.
Design ca. 1930.
Posthumous cont...
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2010s French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Metal
Pierre Le Faguays Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer, 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer.
By Pierre Le Faguays. Bronze with green patina on Portor marble base. France 1930.
Signed and with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehm...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
'Olimpia': Art Déco Spelter Sculpture with Stone Base by Le Faguays (Fayral)
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in North Miami, FL
'Olimpia': Art Déco french spelter sculpture with stone base by Pierre Le Faguays (Fayral) for Max Le Verrier
By: Pierre Le Faguays (Fayral), ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Stone, Metal, Spelter, Zinc, Lead
Satyr and Nude Women Glazed Ceramic Sculpture, Figure by Le Faguays & E. Cazaux
By Edouard Cazaux, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
"Pas de Deux," Superb Satyr and nude women pairing inspired by Ballets Russes. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture - Figure By Le Faguays & E. Cazaux
Sculpted by Pierre Le Faguays, one of France's most important artists...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Ceramic
Art Deco style Sculpture Nude Hoop Dancer ILLUSION by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture dancer Illusion signed by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
Patinated Art Metal on a Black marble base.
With the Le Verrier foundry mark.
Design 1930...
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2010s French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Big Vintage Art Deco Sculpture Olympia by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
OLYMPIA
Big, dynamic sculpure of an Greek athlete.
Colored patinated white bronze with original patina.
Sloping stone base with signature.
Original ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Stone, Spelter
'Palm Dance' An Art Deco by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco cold painted bronze sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays (1892 - 1962). Set over original limestone base and signed 'Fayral' to base.
Dimensions: H 49cm W 44cm D 10cm
Origi...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Limestone, Bronze
Max Le Verrier lighted Sculpture Aube French Art Deco vintage Table Lamp
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Aube” (French. break of dawn)
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonymes from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962). His good friend and col...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Style Sculpture of a Dancer LYSIS Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
LYSIS Art Deco style sculpture of a dancer by Pierre Le Faguays.
Signed Fayral. Pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
With foundry seal.
Design 1930.
Posthumous contemporary cast at the...
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2010s French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Metal
Aube Art Deco Style Sculpture Lying Nude with Lighted Ball by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
“Aube” (French. break of dawn)
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonymes from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962). His good friend and col...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture "Dancer of Thyrsus" by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
"Dancer of Thyrsus" by Pierre Le Faguays
An iconic Art Deco cold painted gilt bronze sculpture of a semi-naked dancer holding a Thyrsus staff across her shoulders, heightened with b...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
Iconic Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Athlete with Spear" by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
An iconic large Art Deco bronze sculpture of a strong athletic man in a powerful pose holding a long spear in his hand as he climbs a l...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Art Deco style sculpture dancer TOURBILLON by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture dancer Tourbillon, nude with ribbon by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
With the Le Verrier foundry mark.
Patinated Art Metal on a black marble base...
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2010s French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Belgian Black Marble, Metal
P Le Faguays -max Le Verrier, Glory, Art Deco Sculpture, 20th Century
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Glory: spelter sculpture with green patina representing a man seated on a high black marble base and brandishing the palm of victory or glory above his head
Sculpture signed on the ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Spelter
"At the Finish Line, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Runner with Nude Male, Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully cast and finished with a rich, brown patina, this extremely rare bronze by Pierre Le Faguays depicts a nude runner racing at top speed, his hea...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Art Deco style Sculpture Bathing Nude VENUS by Fayral Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture nude bather VENUS by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays with Le Verrier foundry seal.
Patinated Art Metal on a Black marble base.
Design 1930.
Posthumo...
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2010s French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Metal
Large Original French Art Deco Bronze of a Semi-Nude Male Athlete by Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in New York City, NY
Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1962)
An Impressive and very large 43" high French Art Deco bronze figure of a young athletic man, adorned in scanty attire, almost nude, standing proudly atop a lofty and stylized rocky plinth. His stance exudes strength and confidence as he balances himself gracefully. With arms outstretched in a fluid movement, the sculptor portrays a sense of dynamic energy and prowess.
Beautifully cast in a dark green, brown /black variegated patina.
In his elevated grasp, the man holds a laurel wreath, raised high above his head. This symbol of victory and triumph represents the pinnacle of achievement. Through the artists eyes, it further conveys the athlete's exceptional skill and dedication to his craft.
The artist's attention to detail and skillful execution breathe life into the sculpture, capturing the essence of athleticism and the human form. This remarkable bronze figure epitomizes the grace, power, and triumphant spirit of Olympic competition. It stands as a testament to the artistic brilliance and mastery of Pierre Le Faguays and serves as a timeless tribute to the pursuit of
excellence in art as well as in sports.
Bibliography :
Bronzes, sculptors and founders by H. Berman, Abage, Vol 11, pg 425
Art Deco and other figures,by Bryan Catley,pgs 192-201
Art Deco sculpture by Victor Arwas, Academy Editions, 1992 pgs.121-127
Art Deco sculpture by Victor Arwas, Academy Editions,1975 pg. 38
Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs” by E. Benezit. Gründ 1999, pg 426
The dictionary of sculptors in bronze” by James Mackay, Antique collectors club
Dictionnaire illustré des sculpteurs animaliers & fondeurs de l’antiquité à nos jours, by Jean Charles Hachet.
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Pierre Le Faguays, born 1892 in Nantes, France, gained renown for his innovative approach to sculpting dancers, drawing inspiration from the Tanagra statues. In 1927, he received a prestigious medal of honor for his exceptional work. A close companion of Max Le Verrier, Pierre collaborated extensively with the Le Verrier foundry, which produced numerous pieces of his art. In addition to his given name, he also employed two pseudonyms, Fayral and Guerbe, which were derived from the surnames of his mother and wife respectively.
As a leading sculptor, Pierre's creations earned consistent praise for their exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to anatomical precision.
His artistic endeavors extended beyond sculpture, as he also designed pieces for Goldscheider in Paris, working under the label "La Stele." Pierre's versatility encompassed various mediums, including ivory, bronze, spelter, stone, wood, alabaster, and ceramics. Notably, he received artistic education alongside his friend Max Le Verrier, studying together at the Beaux Arts in Geneva. Throughout their lives, Pierre maintained strong friendships with both Marcel Bouraine and Max Le Verrier, with the latter's foundry being instrumental in producing many of Le Faguays' statues. The bond formed...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Art Deco style sculpture of a Dancer ALLEGRESSE Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture of a dancer Allegresse.
Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
With the Le Verrier foundry mark.
Design 1930.
Posthumous contemporary cast of the Le...
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2010s French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Belgian Black Marble, Metal
ORIGINAL Art Deco BRONZE SCULPTURE - SPRING DANCER - PIERRE LE FAGUAYS C.1925
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Stourbridge, West Midlands
An Art deco bronze sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1962) . An exotic dancer holding a bunch of grapes artistically in her hands whilst posing. It is in excellent original condit...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Art Deco Spelter Sculpture Love Message by Pierre Le Faguays and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
Love letters are out ? Send a love message via a carrier pigeon.
Sculpture named MESSAGE
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonyme...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Spelter
Art Deco bronze sculpture athlete with spear by Pierre Le Faguays France 1927
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture athlete with spear signed by Pierre Le Faguays.
The sculpture has a rich green patina with shades of brown.
France 1927.
This bronze is illustrated on page...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture "Dancer of Thyrsus" by Pierre Le Faguay
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
An iconic Art Deco cold painted silver and enamel bronze sculpture of a young female dancer holding a Thyrsus staff across her shoulders, the silver surface heightened with bright en...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Mérida, YU
Art Deco bronze sculpture by French Artist Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930. Bronze on green marble base. This sculpture is illustrated in: Art Deco and other figures by Brian Catley, ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture/Lamp Les Porteuses d'Eau 'The water carriers'
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco sculptural Luminaire by Pierre Le Faguays titled "Les Porteuses d'Eau" ( The water carriers)
depicting to females figures carrying an Alaba...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Alabaster, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
'Spring Dancer' an Art Deco Bronze Figure by Pierre Le Faguays French 1925
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco bronze sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1962). An elegant female dancer in a playful pose holding a bunch of grapes between her hands, wearing a loose fitting dress. SIlvered bronze, set over a marble base with a silvered bronze decoration to the front. Signed P Laurel...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
Pierre Le Faguays (1892~1962) "Dancer of Thyrsus" An Art Deco Bronze Figure
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Le Faguays (1892~1962) "Dancer of Thyrsus" An Art Deco Bronze Figure circa 1930
An iconic Art Deco cold painted gilt and patinated bronze sculpture of a semi-naked dancer hold...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Female Bronze Table Lamp Signed by Fayral
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco bronze table lamp signed by Fayral. Having female bronze on black marble base. The sculpture has two glass spheres on either side of her that illuminate.. Incredib...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Nude Dagger Dancer by Pierre Le Faguays France, 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture nude dagger dancer by Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930. Patinated bronze on green marble base. A female nude standing on one leg, holding a dagger in one hand...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture of a Dancer Allégresse Fayral for Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture of a dancer Allégresse.
Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. France 1930.
Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry.
Patinated metal on a Belgian Black marble...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco bronze sculpture by French Artist Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Mérida, YU
Art Deco bronze sculpture by French Artist Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930. Bronze on green marble base. This sculpture is illustrated in: Art Deco and other figures by Brian Catley, ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Lysis Dancer Sculpture Signed "Fayral"(Pierre Le Faguays) for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Beirut, LB
Lysis high dancer sculpture, portraying a nude maiden. Her waist is covered by a textured skirt with long draping fabric attached to her wrists. The statue is mounted to a black marb...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Metal
P Le Faguays, Woman with the Ball, Signed Bronze, Art Deco, 20th Century
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Bronze with green patina of a young woman taking off to throw a ball
The black and white granite base is signed Le Faguays
Wear of time to the patina, a small chip on the base
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Painted Bronze Harem Dancer by Pierre Le Faguays, French, ca. 1925
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very special large bronze was done by the highly respected artist of the Art Deco period, Pierre le Faguays (1892-1962). His works have always been some of the of the most sough...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Art Deco Pair of sculptures by French Artist Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Mérida, YU
Art Deco Pair bronze sculptures by French Artist Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930. Bronze on green marble base. This sculptures are illustrated in: Art Deco and other figures by Brian ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Bronze
Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Amazonian" by Pierre Le Faguay
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
An iconic Art Deco cold painted bronze sculpture of a female warrior holding a shield and sword in an energetic pose, exhibiting fine colour and detail, raised on a black marble base...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
Pierre Le Faguays sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Pierre Le Faguays sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Pierre Le Faguays sculptures, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 33 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sculptures by Pierre Le Faguays were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Marcel-André Bouraine, René Lalique, and André Vincent Becquerel. Prices for Pierre Le Faguays sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,059 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,784.