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Art Deco Ceramic Bookends - Nymph and Satyr by Le Faguays
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Art Deco Ceramic Bookends - Nymph and Satyr by Le Faguays

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 November 2024 · School House Antiques
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An extremely rare pair of Art Deco crackle glazed bookends circa 1925 with a sitting faun or satyr and nymph by the famous french artist Pierre Le Faguays. Signed to the base . Good vintage condition.

Depicted in the book:

“Art deco and other figures”, Brian Catley, Antique collectors club.

Dimensions:

21cm x 15.5cm x 11.5cm

Pierre Le Faguays was born in Nantes, France and became famous for the originality he gave his dancers, many of which were inspired by the statues of Tanagra. He gained a medal of honour for his work in 1927. He was a best friend of Max Le Verrier and the Le Verrier foundry produced many of his pieces. He used 2 pseudonyms as well as his own name and they were Fayral and Guerbe which were the family names of his Mother and his Wife. He was a leading sculptor and his work is frequently praised for its high quality and attention to anatomical accuracy. He also produced designs for Goldscheider in Paris under the “La Stele” label. He worked in several mediums including ivory, bronze, spelter, stone, wood, alabaster and ceramics. He studied with his friend Max Le Verrier. He was a good friend of both Marcel Bouraine and Max Le Verrier and indeed the Le Verrier foundry produced many of the Le Faguays statues. All three had studied together at the Beaux Arts in Geneva and remained life-long friends.

UK delivery : £20

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated these Art Deco Bookends to the 1920s.

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Description
An extremely rare pair of Art Deco crackle glazed bookends circa 1925 with a sitting faun or satyr and nymph by the famous french artist Pierre Le Faguays. Signed to the base . Good vintage condition.
fig 1. A pair of cream ceramic bookends depicting a seated nymph and satyr figures mounted on mottled brown bases.
fig 1. Art Deco Ceramic Bookends - Nymph and Satyr by Le Faguays

Depicted in the book:

“Art deco and other figures”, Brian Catley, Antique collectors club.

Dimensions:

21cm x 15.5cm x 11.5cm

“
Pierre Le Faguays was born in Nantes, France and became famous for the originality he gave his dancers, many of which were inspired by the statues of Tanagra.
School House Antiques

He gained a medal of honour for his work in 1927. He was a best friend of Max Le Verrier and the Le Verrier foundry produced many of his pieces. He used 2 pseudonyms as well as his own name and they were Fayral and Guerbe which were the family names of his Mother and his Wife. He was a leading sculptor and his work is frequently praised for its high quality and attention to anatomical accuracy. He also produced designs for Goldscheider in Paris under the “La Stele” label. He worked in several mediums including ivory, bronze, spelter, stone, wood, alabaster and ceramics. He studied with his friend Max Le Verrier. He was a good friend of both Marcel Bouraine and Max Le Verrier and indeed the Le Verrier foundry produced many of the Le Faguays statues. All three had studied together at the Beaux Arts in Geneva and remained life-long friends.

UK delivery : £20

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated these Art Deco Bookends to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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A pair of cream ceramic bookends depicting a seated nymph and satyr figures mounted on mottled brown bases.
Art Deco Ceramic Bookends - Nymph and Satyr by Le Faguays
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A pair of cream ceramic bookends depicting a seated nymph and satyr figures mounted on mottled brown bases.
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialCeramic, Marble
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsFigural representation, Crackle glaze, Stone base

Art Deco design, prominent in the 1920s and 1930s, is characterised by sleek geometric lines, stylised figurative motifs, and a fusion of traditional craftsmanship with industrial modernity.

These pieces were frequently crafted from glazed ceramic, spelter, bronze, or cast iron, often mounted on heavy stone or marble bases to provide functional stability.

Authentic period items typically display consistent age-related crazing in the glaze, proper makers marks or foundry signatures, and genuine material weight rather than lightweight resin compositions.

They work effectively as focal points on bookshelves, mantels, or console tables, pairing well with stacked literature and complementary mid-century or traditional accessories.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive sponges, or submerging pieces with older crazed glazes in water to prevent surface damage.
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