French Art Deco Figural Female Statue
Danseuse au Tambourin
Sculptor: Pierre Le Faguays
Circa 1920's, France

 

French Art Deco figural female dancer statue, singing and playing the tambourine.
She has a short bob style haircut and is wearing a one shoulder,
belted greek goddess style dress, with one breast exposed.
She is wearing gladiator style sandals that criss cross and wrap up above her ankles.
She is standing on one toe, with her left leg raised in dance. Her right hand holds her tambourine
and her left hand is up above her head in a very carefree manner. 
She has a happy expression and appears to be singing.

Cast of a white metal spelter at the LeVerrier factory. Signed in the round bronze base, Fayral.
Resting atop the original black porto marble base. 

 Fayral was one of the pseudonyms used by famed French sculptor Pierre Le Faguays.
(Le Faguays also used the name Guerbe) Fayral and Guerbe were both the family names
for his Mother and his Wife. 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 one of Max Le Verrier's best friends and the Le Verrier foundry made most of his pieces.

Overall Dimensions: 10 7/8" high, 6" wide (arm to arm), 2 3/4" deep (base). 
Marble base only: 2 3/4" wide, 2 3/4" deep, 2" high.

Condition: In excellent original condition. Age appropriate markings and wear on the marble base.
Remnants of the original protective felt on the underside of the base.

Item # DAS53: Price: $ 1,200.
 

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