Paul Philippe (1870-1930) was a French sculptor who worked during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his Art Nouveau and Art Deco sculptures, which often featured stylized female figures.
Philippe was born in Thorn, Poland, in 1870. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was a student of Antonin Larroux. After graduating, Philippe moved to Berlin, where he worked for a time as a sculptor for the Rosenthal und Maeder (R.U.M.) and Preiss-Kassler foundries.
In 1900, Philippe returned to Paris, where he established his own studio. His early work was influenced by the Art Nouveau movement, and he was a member of the Nabis group of artists. However, his style later evolved to incorporate elements of Art Deco.
Philippe's sculptures are characterized by their stylized forms and their use of colour. He often used more...
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