Hiquily : Bronzes and Furniture by Pierre Cabanne – Book

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Discover the definitive monograph on Philippe Hiquily by Pierre Cabanne. A rare art book covering his bronze sculptures and designer furniture. Very good condition; some marks on the cover – 2005. Éditions de la Différence (Les Irréguliers collection). 127 pages, in French. ISBN 9782729115388.

The book Hiquily: Bronzes et Mobilier—authored by renowned art critic Pierre Cabanne and published in the *Les Irréguliers* series by Éditions de La Différence—stands as an essential, definitive monograph for art historians, galleries, and collectors of 20th-century design. Spanning 127 pages richly illustrated with black-and-white and color reproductions, the book offers an immersive look into the artist’s studio and documents the major exhibition jointly organized by Galerie Patrice Trigano and Galerie Yves Gastou in 2005.

– – The Artistic Universe of Philippe Hiquily : Between Surrealism and Eroticism
Philippe Hiquily (1925–2013) stands out as a singular figure in post-war French sculpture. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and influenced by artists such as Germaine Richier and his friend Marcel Duchamp, his work unfolds at the intersection of Surrealism and Nouveau Réalisme. Pierre Cabanne offers a precise analysis of the artist’s shift toward metalwork—mastering iron, brass, sheet metal, and welded copper—which gave rise to his famous anthropomorphic figures with slender silhouettes, constantly oscillating between droll humor and soft eroticism.

– Sculptural Furniture: The Perfect Balance of Modernist Design
Beyond his collectible sculptures, this book highlights Hiquily’s fundamental contribution to the worlds of decorative arts and designer furniture. The artist challenged conventions by creating biomorphic tables, console tables, lighting fixtures, and seating in patinated metal or polished brass—pieces that stand as true functional works of art. From iconic furniture designed for the grand salon of the Hôtel Lutetia to prestigious collaborations, this volume chronicles the evolution of a unique aesthetic that marries modernist rigor with whimsical, organic imagination.

– Visual content: Numerous previously unpublished illustrations (studio photographs, details of patinas, collectible furniture pieces and sculptures)
– Format: Hardcover with illustrated dust jacket, 8.66 x 11.02″ (22 x 28 cm)

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