Description
Man With Pole by Pierre Le Faguays
This dynamic bronze sculpture by the late French sculptor Pierre Le Faguays, depicts a powerfully built male athlete captured in the midst of an intense, forward-driving motion. The figure is shown in a deep lunge, muscles taut and elongated, as he braces a long pole with both hands. His torso twists subtly, emphasizing the athletic tension and fluid movement characteristic of Le Faguays’ Art Deco style.
Cast in patinated bronze, the surface displays a rich, mottled green finish that highlights the sculpted anatomy and subtle texturing. The figure wears only a simple loincloth, enhancing the classical inspiration behind the work while maintaining the sleek, modernist lines for which Le Faguays is known.
Signed in the mould, the composition is mounted on a rectangular base and is a strong example of Le Faguays’ ability to merge athleticism, classical influence, and Art Deco aesthetics into a single harmonious form.
