Dear ralaw-ga;
Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to answer your interesting question.
LEO LAPORTE BLAIRSY, who was born (disputed) 1865 or 1867 and died in
1923, is known for his functional yet decorative pieces, especially
where lighting is considered. He is alternatively listed in some
catalogues as ?Leo LAPORTE-BLAISIN?, and by some Italian catalogues as
BLAIROY. In modern times he is looked upon as an artist of the fine
art deco and art nouveau genres. Born in France in 1865
Laporte-Blairsy is most noted for his 1910 design of La Fontaine
Belle-Paule, one of the Fountains of Toulouse, located at Concorde and
Falguière streets in Paris, France. His works of art have been sold by
such notable auction house as Christie of New York and continue to be
widely sought after.
SELECTED DESIGNERS, MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS
http://members.tripod.com/RUSSEgold/pages/page_180.htm
LaPorte-Blairsy is listed as LaPorte-Blaisin by ARTPRICE.COM and you
can see the history of over 30 of his pieces most recent auctions
listed on their site:
ARTPRICE.COM - LEO LAPORTE-BLAISIN
http://web.artprice.com/ps/artitems.aspx?refGenre=C
(Requires a site subscription to see the entire catalogue, biography
and upcoming auctions)
Some of this works, such as this 'La Fee Au Coffert' table lamp at
$18,000 (US) are quite exquisite and have significant investment,
collectible and market value:
BRONZE & IVORY
http://www.burrmuir.spinner.co.za/images/LaporteBlairsy.jpg
You can see an example of his signature on this piece:
http://www.langmann.com/inventory/516_2.jpg
Some of his other works can be seen here:
INDICE NOV2001
http://www.dutraleiloes.com.br/novembro2000/indice.htm#
LA DANSE DU PAPILLON (1893)
http://netmadame.free.fr/culture/franck/loie_fuller/danse-papillon.htm
FRENCH BRONZE STATUE ? 19TH CENTURY
http://www.elalcazar.com/items/24252/en1store.html
I cannot begin to appraise your particular piece but suffice it to say
that if is it an original item and not a reproduction, and it is in
excellent condition with original patina intact it is a true prize. It
was most probably produced near the turn of the 20th century and is
likely worth several hundred to several thousand of dollars. If the
sculpture by this particular well-known artist is a relatively rare
but known piece, or a heretofore unknown piece which can be
authenticated, it is conceivably worth many thousands of dollars, but
again, only a qualified appraiser could verify that for certain.
BAPTISTA ARTS specializes in works by Leo LaPorte-Blairsy (and others)
and no doubt can provide you with a greater insight into both the
artist and his works. They can be contacted here:
Baptista Arts
Oxted, Surrey, United Kingdom
Tel: 01883 712147
Fax & Answering Machine: 01883 718373
Mobile: 07710 281043
Or email: john@baptista-arts.com
Web: http://www.baptista-arts.com/default.htm
UNO LANGMAN UNLIMITED may also be able to value your piece as they too
deal with some of LaPorte-Blairsy?s works and also offer appraisal
services:
Uno Langmann Limited
2117 Granville Street
Vancouver, B.C. CANADA V6H 3E9
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, or by appointment
Telephone: 604.736.8825 or 1.800.730.8825
Facsimile: 604.736.8826
E-mail: uno@langmann.com
Contact Susan Cowan to arrange for appraisals: susan@langmann.com
Web: http://www.langmann.com/index.php?active=contact
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24 Feb 2004 18:24 PST
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