Pierre Le Faguays - An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture
"Danseuse au Thyrse", France circa 1920's, the stylised dancer
mounted on stepped variegated marble base-
This is classic bronze by Pierre Le Faguays with his typical
classical styling to the features and hair.
Pierre Le Faguays
Born in Nantes; pupil of Vibert. He attracted the attention of the
public at his first exhibition due to the originality he gave his
dancing subjects which were inspired by the statues of Tangara. He was
a member of the salon of La Stele and Evolution groups and also worked
closely with Max le Verrier. He received a medal of honour in 1927.