Pierre Le Faguays Art Deco bronze sculpture The Wheel, dynamic male figure pushing a large wheel, circa 1930.

Pierre Le Faguays

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Pierre Le Faguays

This remarkable bronze sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays embodies the bold dynamism and grace of the French Art Deco period. Created circa 1930, ‘The Wheel’ showcases the era’s fascination with movement and modernity, rendered in exquisite sculptural form.

Origin: France
Date: Circa 1930
Material: Bronze

Dimensions: Height 50 cm, Width 68 cm

Condition: Excellent patina, with minor signs of age commensurate with its period

Pierre Le Faguays stands among the pre-eminent sculptors of early 20th-century France, celebrated for his Art Deco bronzes. His work is often compared to those held in esteemed museum collections, such as the Musée d’Orsay, and is instantly recognisable for its fluidity and athleticism. ‘The Wheel’ is a superlative example, merging classical inspiration with the modern verve characteristic of the period and the Art Deco movement’s focus on elegance and energy. Collectors covet Le Faguays’s sculptures for both their artistic mastery and historical significance within 20th-century decorative arts.

Notable Features:

  • Exceptional Craftsmanship: The bronze boasts finely executed details, from the powerful musculature of the figure to the flowing lines capturing motion at its peak. Le Faguays’s technique reveals a consummate skill in working with bronze, highlighting every nuance of form and posture.
  • Art Deco Design Significance: ‘The Wheel’ integrates the quintessential features of Art Deco design—clean lines, geometric forms, and an inherent sense of movement—with a nod to classical motifs, resulting in a sculpture that is both timeless and evocative of its epoch.
  • Desirable Collecting Value: Pieces by Pierre Le Faguays remain highly sought after by discerning collectors, admired for their rarity, celebrated maker, and desirable scale. This work’s provenance and state of preservation further enhance its appeal.
  • Versatile Practical Value: The sculpture’s impressive scale and poise make it a striking focal point, whether for a curated display, refined interior furnishing, or as a centrepiece to any Art Deco or bronze sculpture collection.

An outstanding example of French Art Deco sculpture, ‘The Wheel’ by Pierre Le Faguays is an investment in artistic excellence and historical prestige, certain to enrich any serious collection.

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