Henri Payen
BORN:
Henri Payen was born in 1894 in France and died in 1933.
EARLY LIFE:
Henri Payen developed an early interest in sculpture and figurative art, growing within the artistic traditions of early 20th-century France.
LIVES:
He lived and worked in France throughout his career.
CAREER:
Henri Payen was a French sculptor known for his decorative and expressive bronze works. He created sculptures featuring human figures, animals, and imaginative fantasy subjects. His work reflects both fine craftsmanship and a strong decorative sensibility typical of early 20th-century European sculpture.
MATERIALS:
Bronze, often mounted on marble bases, sometimes finished with gold or silver plating to create varied visual effects.
STYLE AND SUBJECTS:
Payen’s sculptures combine realism with stylised and occasionally humorous interpretations of animals and figures. His work shows clear influence from realism and the Art Deco style, balancing elegance with expressive form.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS:
His works were produced and collected during his lifetime and continue to appear in private collections and sculpture markets today.
Henri Payen art for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Animals and Birds £3,600 inc VATTabletop Mixed Media Figurative Animal Sculpture – Reynard Fox by Henri Payen
Reynard Fox by Henri Payen, Bronze, Marble
Bronze sculpture of a crouching fox, set on a marble plinth