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A Foretay

Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Alfred Jean Foretay Circa 1900
By Alfred Jean Foretay
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Art Nouveau bronze bust , circa 1900 Alfred Jean Foretay, 1861-1944, A renowned artist of the
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Hirondelle Blessee Alfred Foretay Garniture Mantel Clock & Urns
By Alfred Jean Foretay
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. Mantel clock features the sculpture Hirondelle Blessee by Alfred Jean Foretay above a gilt framed, white
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Art Nouveau Woman Bust “Fraises au Champagne” by Alfred Jean Foretay
By Alfred Jean Foretay
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Jean Foretay, and the initials AF. The technique of smelting aluminium was created around 1850, and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

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Aluminum

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Bronze Bust
By Alfred Jean Foretay
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. Signed A. Foretay, Paris, France, 1891.
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Alfred-Jean Foretay (1861-1944) "Aubade à la lune" two polychrome metal sculptures, circa 1900
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"salome" Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Signed Foretay
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Fine Marble Bust of a Lady by Alfred Jean Foretay Signed
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Alfred Jean Foretay (1861-1944) A fine marble bust of a lady, Velléda signed ALFRED JEAN FORETAY
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Marble

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Finding the Right sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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