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A very rare and nice bronze and onyx lamp by Pierre Le Faguays circa 1930
A bronze proof forming a lamp representing a young woman carrying a white onyx jar.
Dark green patina, on a Portor marble base
Signed P Le Faguays on the marble
H : 15.5″
Very good condition
Pierre Le Faguays is a French sculptor born in Nantes in 1892. He studied under James Vibert. He first exhibited at the ” Salon de la Société des Artistes Français ” in 1922. He became a leading member of the ” La Stéle-Evolution ” group, and exhibited frequently with them, in particular at the 1925 ” Exposition des Arts décoratifs et Industriels “. He executed a number of decorative sculptures in bronze, bronze and ivory, or terra cotta. He also designed a number of figural almps in bronze, with glass, alabaster or other material. He also works in collaboration with some members of the ” Evolution ” group as Sibylle May or Edouard Cazaux. His work, very rich and complete, is very appreciated and sought after nowadays
Litt : ” Art Deco and Other Figures ” by B Catley, Page 194-200, for an overview of his work
” 20th Century Decorative Arts ” Christie’s London, N° 9 page 4, for the same model sold
