Pierre Laurel (1892-1962) was a French sculptor who is best known for his Art Deco sculptures of animals and children. He was born in Rezé, France, on August 29, 1892. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was a student of Jean Antoine Injalbert. After graduating, he worked as an assistant to the sculptor François Pompon. Laurel's early work was influenced by the Art Nouveau movement, but he later adopted a more simplified and geometric style that was typical of Art Deco. His sculptures are characterized by their graceful lines and their use of stylized forms. He often used bronze, marble, and wood as his materials.

Laurel's sculptures were exhibited in major exhibitions in Paris, including the Salon d'Automne and the Salon des Tuileries. He received several awards for his work, including the Prix Blumenthal in 1922.

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A bronze figure of a dancer after laurel, the later 20th…

Bronze Dancer Figure by Pierre Laurel, 20th Century Casting

A bronze figure of a dancer after laurel, the later 20th century bronze casting of Pierre Laurel's 1920s gypsy or harem dancer featuring an exotically costumed woman poised on one foot, the other leg raised and arms outstretched, on a stepped and domed…

A pair of alabaster figures, depicting a nobleman and a scholar,…

Alabaster Nobleman and Scholar Figures on Rectangular Bases

A pair of alabaster figures, depicting a nobleman and a scholar, each wearing a laurel wreath, each on rectangular base, height 38 cm. (2)

A Grand Tour bronze of the seated Augustus, the naked emperor…

Seated Augustus Bronze: Replica of Herculaneum Original (21 cm)

A Grand Tour bronze of the seated Augustus, the naked emperor wearing a laurel wreath and drapery seated on a stool, after the Roman marble original discovered in the Augusteum in Herculaneum. Height 21 cm

A 19th century alabaster bust, 'Girl with laurel Wreath', after…

Alabaster Bust: "Girl with Laurel Wreath"

A 19th century alabaster bust, 'Girl with laurel Wreath', after Giuseppe Bessi, height 60 cm (including stand).

A fine bronze bust of Diana after Jean-Antoine Houdon C1900,…

Bronze Bust of Diana by Houdon, c. 1900

A fine bronze bust of Diana after Jean-Antoine Houdon C1900, modelled after the late 18th century model by Jean-Antoine Houdon, and depicting the contemplative huntress with eyes averted, a crescent moon sickle in her hair and classical drapery to her…

After Auguste Moreau (French 1834-1917) an early 20th century…

"Vici" Figural Lamp by Moreau

After Auguste Moreau (French 1834-1917) an early 20th century patinated spelter figural lamp entitled 'Vici' (I conquered) cast as a young, winged putto wearing a laurel wreath and holding a bow in his hands, each end fitted with a foliate light fitment,…

Cast iron garden plaque, depicting a Roman bust with laurel…

Roman Bust Cast Iron Garden Plaque

Cast iron garden plaque, depicting a Roman bust with laurel garland in high relief, diameter 65 cm

Bronzed Standing Triumphant Athlete figure standing Man holding…

Triumphant Athlete Figure on Marble Stand

Bronzed Standing Triumphant Athlete figure standing Man holding a Laurel wreath, on fitted marble stand, height 28 cm, total

After Jean Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843), bronze figure of…

Bronze Pheidippides of Marathon by Cortot and Barbedienne

After Jean Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843), bronze figure of Pheidippides of Marathon, early 20th century, cast by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry, the figure modelled in the manner of the Capitoline Dying Gaul, his cloak, shield and sword beneath him…

A bronze bust of Dante, mid 19th century, in a laurel wreathed…

Bronze Bust of Dante in Phrygian Cap on Marble Plinth

A bronze bust of Dante, mid 19th century, in a laurel wreathed Phrygian cap, on circular marble plinth, height 15 cm

A plaster bust of Napoleon, after the bronze by Lorenzo…

Napoleon Bust with Laurel Wreath

A plaster bust of Napoleon, after the bronze by Lorenzo Bartolini (1777-1850), the emperor wearing a victor's laurel wreath, height 63 cm

An Art Deco bronze dancing figure after Pierre laurel, the cold…

Art Deco Bronze Dancer on Onyx Base

An Art Deco bronze dancing figure after Pierre laurel, the cold painted figure of the rose dancer in patinated green colours raised on a tiered brown onyx demi-lune base, unsigned but numbered 45, height 26.5 cm

Attributed to Franz Von Stuck (1863-1928), Beethoven, the…

Beethoven Life Mask on Wooden Base

Attributed to Franz Von Stuck (1863-1928), Beethoven, the laurel crowned plaster life mask on painted wooden base incised with the composer's name in gold within an egg and dart frame, 47 x 50 cm. Provenance: Daniel Katz, London. Purchased from the above

Art Deco bronze 'Tambour Dance,' c.1926, by Pierre Laurel,…

"Tambour Dance" Art Deco Bronze Sculpture

Art Deco bronze 'Tambour Dance,' c.1926, by Pierre Laurel, modeled as a nude dancing with tambourine, on marble base, signed in bronze and foundry marks Marcel Guillemard, height 36 cm, ref: Bryan Catley, Art Deco and other figures, page 201

A small bronze statuette of a woman representing Victory,…

Bronze Victory with Laurel Wreath Statuette

A small bronze statuette of a woman representing Victory, standing holding a laurel wreath, height 19 cm

An Art Nouveau spelter figure by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917),…

Art Nouveau Maiden Figure by Auguste Moreau

An Art Nouveau spelter figure by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), late 19th century, the allegorical figure of a classical maiden in flowing attire cradling a scroll in her left arm and holding a garland of laurel leaves in her outstretched right hand;…

Art Deco bronze 'Tambour Dance', c.1926, by Pierre Laurel,…

"Tambour Dance" Art Deco Bronze Sculpture

Art Deco bronze 'Tambour Dance', c.1926, by Pierre Laurel, modeled as a nude dancing with tambourine, on marble base, signed in bronze and foundry marks Marcel Guillemard, height 36 cm, ref: Bryan Catley, Art Deco and other figures, page 201

Art Deco bronze 'Tambour Dance', c.1926, by Pierre Laurel,…

"Tambour Dance" Art Deco Bronze Sculpture

Art Deco bronze 'Tambour Dance', c.1926, by Pierre Laurel, modeled as a nude dancing with tambourine, on marble base, signed in bronze and foundry marks Marcel Guillemard, height 36 cm, ref: Bryan Catley, Art Deco and other figures, page 201

A spelter male figure of 'Le Triomphe' by Moreau, Louis Auguste…

Triumphant Male Figure with Laurel Garlands

A spelter male figure of 'Le Triomphe' by Moreau, Louis Auguste (1855-1919), the heroic male figure in a classical stance with billowing girdled drapery, his left hand holding aloft a pair of gilded laurel garlands and in his right, a laurel branch;…

Laurel, P (after), a later 20th century bronze casting of P.…

P. Laurel's Gypsy Dancer Bronze Sculpture

Laurel, P (after), a later 20th century bronze casting of P. Laurel's 1920s gypsy or harem dancer featuring an exotically costumed woman poised on one foot, the other leg raised and arms outstretched, on a stepped and domed marble base; with inscribed…

Early 20th century German silver and ivory figure of a Knight…

German Silver and Ivory Knight Figure

Early 20th century German silver and ivory figure of a Knight by Wilhelm Weinranch and Fritz Schmidt. Modelled as a Medieval Knight in full armor with ivory face with articulated visor and ivory sword, mounted on a plinth with pierced laurel and ribbon…

An alabaster and marble female bust, circa 1900. 'Sapho' (sic),…

Classical Female Bust: Sapho

An alabaster and marble female bust, circa 1900. 'Sapho' (sic), the bust of the serene classical figure with a painted laurel garland about her tied hair and raised on a tapering rectangular mottled marble base marked 'Sapho' in distinctive lettering in…

Laurel, P (after), a later 20th century bronze casting of P.…

P. Laurel's Gypsy Dancer Bronze Statue

Laurel, P (after), a later 20th century bronze casting of P. Laurel's 1920s gypsy or harem dancer featuring an exotically costumed woman poised on one foot, the other leg raised and arms outstretched, on a stepped and domed marble base; with inscribed…

19th century marble sculpture of a young girl with laurel,…

Laurel Girl by M. Caloni Valtezza

19th century marble sculpture of a young girl with laurel, signed M. Caloni Valtezza

A bronze tambourine figure, after Pierre laurel. On a square…

Bronze Tambourine Figure on Green Marble Base

A bronze tambourine figure, after Pierre laurel. On a square green marble base. 22 cm high

A pair of French ormolu mounted breche violette urns and covers…

French Ormolu Breche Violette Urns by Barbedienne

A pair of French ormolu mounted breche violette urns and covers 19th century, Fondeur Ferdinand Barbedienne, raised on a square base with circular laurel wreath foot, the body with band of laurel swags and drops supported by two putti handles. The lower…