Alfred Foretay Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alfred Foretay Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 17, 2026
SCULPTURAL LIGHTHOUSE LAMP BY ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (FRENCH, 1861-1944)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
SCULPTURAL LIGHTHOUSE LAMP BY ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (FRENCH, 1861-1944) French, 20th century, signed in cast on rear of base. Patinated metal lamp in the form of a lighthouse with the keeper throwing a life preserver labeled 'Esperance'.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 18, 2026
Alfred Jean Foretay, Bronze Bust of Salome
Est: $300 - $500
bronze on marble base, overall: 14 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 in.
Abell Auction
Jun. 14, 2026
Alfred J. Foretay Erotic Art Nouveau Bust
Est: $600 - $800
Alfred J. Foretay (1861-1944) Art Nouveau bust sculpture. French erotic work circa 1900. Art Nouveau patinated metal bust of a lady holding her breasts as she gestures with her other hand. Signed "Foretay". 14.5" tall. Good.condition.
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
May. 24, 2026
ALFRED FORETAY (1861 - 1944)(after) - "liggend naa…
Est: €400 - €600
ALFRED FORETAY (1861 - 1944)(after) - "liggend naakt" - sculptuur in brons - gesigneerd - L: 47 cm
DEWIT Auctions
May. 24, 2026
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861 - 1944)(after) - "Taquin…
Est: €200 - €400
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861 - 1944)(after) - "Taquinerie" - jonge vrouw met spelende kat" - borstbeeld in brons - gesigneerd - H: 32 cm
DEWIT Auctions
May. 21, 2026
Alfredy Jean Foretay, 1861-1944, Art Nouveau Dish
Est: $300 - $500
signed in casting to the underside, Provenance: The Estate of Legendary Music Producer Richard Perry, Los Angeles, CA
Abell Auction
May. 21, 2026
Alfredy Jean Foretay, 1861-1944, Art Nouveau Figural Dish
Est: $300 - $500
Provenance: The Estate of Legendary Music Producer Richard Perry, Los Angeles, CA
Abell Auction
Apr. 13, 2026
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861–1944),
Est: -
Alfred Jean Foretay (1861–1944), “L’Aube,” large allegorical figure of Dawn, greenish-patinated cast metal, titled on the front, signed on the side, height 90 cm
Historia Auctionata
Mar. 23, 2026
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861-1944) "Faro" Lámpara de pie en
Est: €180 -
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861-1944) "Faro" Lámpara de pie en metal con forma de faro y marinero. Firmado. Altura: 137 cm.
Magna Art Auctions
Feb. 26, 2026
FORETAY, ALFRED JEAN (NACH) (1861 - 1944). BRONZEBÜSTE EINES MÄDCHENS.
Est: -
FORETAY, Alfred Jean (nach) (1861 - 1944) Bronzebüste eines Mädchens Bronze patiniert. Bezeichnet. H 34 cm. 4,2 kg. Einige unauffällige kleine Gussfehler. Schweizer Bildhauer. Provenienz : Museumsnachlass Peter Kaus. Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2026 | voraussichtlich 17:23 Uhr (CET) FORETAY, Alfred Jean (after) (1861 - 1944) Bronze bust of a girl Patinated bronze. Inscribed. H 34 cm. 4,2 kg. Some unobtrusive small casting defects. Swiss sculptor. Provenance : Museum estate of Peter Kaus. Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2026 | probably 17:23 (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Auktionshaus Wendl
Feb. 18, 2026
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). "Semiramis", ca. 1900. Art Nouveau bust in patinated terracotta. Signed on the right side. Published in the book "Terres Cuites Orientalistes et Africanistes 1860-1940"
Est: €5,000 - €6,000
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). "Semiramis", ca. 1900. Art Nouveau bust in patinated terracotta. Signed on the right side. Published in the book "Terres Cuites Orientalistes et Africanistes 1860-1940" by Stephane Richemond. Publisher: Les Editions De L'amateur, 1999. Page 174 , with colour photo (detail). Size: 70 x 45 x 25 cm. Sammu-Ramat, better known as Semiramis, was the queen regent of the Assyrian Empire (reigning from 811 to 806 BCE) who occupied the throne of her young son Adad Nirari III until he reached maturity. She is also known as Shammuramat or Sammuramat. She was the wife of Shamshi-Adad V (who reigned from 823-811 BCE) and, when he died, assumed power until Adad Nirari III came of age, at which time he ceded the throne to her. This woman achieved remarkable fame and power in her lifetime and beyond, and had considerable influence at the Assyrian court. At the age of 16, Alfred Jean Foretay went to Paris, where he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in 1877 and exhibited at the Salon de la Société des Artistes Français. As a pupil of Falguières, he received an honourable mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904. In addition to numerous decorative sculptural works, Foretay produced numerous figures and busts in the Art Nouveau style.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 27, 2026
Alfred Jean Foretay (Swiss, 1861-1944) A green patinated bronze group
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Alfred Jean Foretay (Swiss, 1861-1944) A green patinated bronze group Of a female nude and an infant satyr, signed 'Foretay' (45cm wide, 16.5cm deep, 34.5cm high, resting on a chamfered plinth, 48cm wide, 21cm deep, 4cm high) Condition Report: Some rubbing to the patina. Nibbles and chips to the marble plinth, scratches to the top of the plinth.
Sworders
Jan. 22, 2026
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). "Nymph". Polychrome terracotta. Signed on the base.
Est: €1,200 - €1,400
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). "Nymph". Polychrome terracotta. Signed on the base. Measurements: 73 x 25 x 25 cm. Alfred Jean Foretay was born in Morges, Switzerland, on January 12, 1861. At the age of 16, he left the country for Paris where, in 1877, he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. A student of Falguières, he obtained an honorable mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904 while attending the Paris Salons. Fifteen years later, he married. After successful contact with several masters of French sculpture and painting, he decided to return home with his wife and daughter. Foretay left a legacy of remarkable sculptures that are highly collectible.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 21, 2026
ALFRED FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944) & HENRI HUPPE (1855-1904). Pierrot and Colombina" centerpiece, ca. 1900. Silver-plated pewter. Signed on a side leaf. Ettlinger Frères marks on the reverse. Weight: 3.450 g.
Est: €800 - €1,000
ALFRED FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944) & HENRI HUPPE (1855-1904). Centerpiece-pot "Pierrot and Colombina", ca. 1900. Silver-plated pewter. Signed on a side leaf. Ettlinger Frères marks on the reverse. Weight: 3.450 g. Bibliography: Philippe DAHHAN, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2000, reproduced p. 149, fig. 404. Measurements: 27 x 30 x 22 cm. Silver-plated pewter flowerpot in the form of an open corolla with the rim formed by leaves to which the figures of Pierrot and Colombine cling on both sides. Alfred Jean Foretay (1861-c. 1940) was a Swiss sculptor and painter who, after working briefly in his architect father's office, moved to Paris at the age of 16. There he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts under Alexandre Falguière, and established himself by exhibiting at the Salon de la Société des Artistes Français, where he won a gold medal in 1904. Foretay is known mainly for his remarkable sculptural work, which includes architectural decoration, fountains, and numerous statuettes, busts and decorative bronze and pewter vessels in Art Nouveau style. After a period in Switzerland (1911) where he devoted himself to architectural decoration and began painting landscapes in the Impressionist style, he returned to France between 1918 and 1935 before returning permanently to Switzerland, leaving an artistic legacy that includes monumental sculpture, small Art Nouveau bronzes and landscape painting. Ettlinger Frères was a renowned foundry and publishing house active in the early 20th century, specializing in the production of pewter objects, particularly in the Art Nouveau style. This prominent foundry worked with numerous artists, and is associated with the works of such figures as François Madurell and Joseph Berthier, among many others.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 21, 2026
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). Jug "Frogs", ca. 1900. Silver-plated pewter. Signed on the back. Weight: 1,500 g. Bibliography: Philippe DAHHAN, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque
Est: €800 - €1,000
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). Jug "Frogs," ca. 1900. Silver-plated pewter. Signed on the back. Weight: 1,500 g. Bibliography: Philippe DAHHAN, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2000, reproduced p. 141, fig. 379. Measurements: 20 x 20 x 15 cm. French Art Nouveau silver-plated pewter pitcher. The side handle is modeled as a branch, and the body is decorated in relief with an aquatic and naturalistic scene: a nymph together with frogs and profuse vegetal decorations. Alfred Jean Foretay's work encompasses Art Nouveau sculpture and Impressionist painting. After training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris as a student of Alexandre Falguière, the artist exhibited at the Salon de la Société des Artistes Français, receiving the gold medal in 1904. Although he returned to Switzerland in 1911 to focus on architectural decoration, his legacy includes a remarkable production of statuettes, busts and decorative vessels in pewter and alloys in Art Nouveau style. His artistic versatility also led him to develop landscape painting after a stay in the south of France.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 21, 2026
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Morges, 1861 - Geneva, 1944). Tray "The bath of the nymphs", ca. 1895. Pewter. Signed at lower right. Ettlinger Frères foundry stamp on the reverse. Bibliography: Philippe DAHHAN
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Morges, 1861 - Geneva, 1944). Tray "The Bath of the Nymphs", ca. 1895. Pewter. Signed on the lower right. Ettlinger Frères foundry stampon the reverse. Bibliography: Philippe DAHHAN, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2000, reproduced p. 144, fig. 387. Weight: 2,150 g. Measurements: 6 x 35 x 30 cm. This tray, with its delicate shell-shaped silhouette, presents a relief where the naiads come to life between the dynamism of the waves and the swaying of the tide. The piece is a paradigmatic example of the creative freedom of Art Nouveau, masterfully illustrating the aesthetic revolution that transformed everyday objects into true works of art. Alfred Jean Foretay (b. 1861) was a Swiss sculptor and painter who began his career in the office of his father, an architect. At the age of 16, he moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts as a student of Alexandre Falguière (he received an honorary mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904). Foretay is known for his bronze sculptures, architectural decoration, statuettes and decorative pewter vessels in Art Nouveau style. After a successful career in France, he returned to Switzerland in 1911 to devote himself to architectural sculpture and later turned to Impressionist-style landscape painting. His sculptural work is remarkable for the versatility of his creations and their adaptation to the aesthetics of the end of the century. Ettlinger Frères were early 20th century foundries and publishers specialized in the production of pewter objects, especially in the Art Nouveau style. This foundry is associated with works by François Madurell and Joseph Berthier, among many others.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 21, 2026
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Morges, 1861 - Geneva, 1944). Vase, ca. 1900. Silver-plated pewter. Signed on the back. Shows wear. Bibliography: Philippe Dahhan,
Est: €2,500 - €3,000
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Morges, 1861 - Geneva, 1944). Vase, ca. 1900. Silver-plated pewter. Signed on the back. Presents wear. Bibliography: Philippe Dahhan, "Etains 1900 - 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Epoque", Editions de l'amateur. Page 139, fig. 369. Weight: 4,100 g. Measurements: 38 x 30 x 19 cm. This vase is a faithful representative of the Art Nouveau style. It has an elegant amphora shape crowned by a mouthpiece of wavy and organic lines. The relief decoration of plant motifs covers the entire surface, and is complemented by the detail of a child clinging to the top of one of the sides. Alfred Jean Foretay moved to Paris where, in 1877, he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. A student of Falguières, he earned an honorable mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904 while attending the Paris Salons. Foretay left a legacy of remarkable sculptures that are highly collectible.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 21, 2026
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Morges, 1861 - Geneva, 1944). Vase, ca. 1900. Silver-plated pewter, with brass base or mouthpiece. Signed on the back. Author and similar pieces referenced in Philippe DAHHAN's book
Est: €1,800 - €2,000
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Morges, 1861 - Geneva, 1944). Vase, ca. 1900. Silver-plated pewter, with brass base or mouth. Signed on the back. Author and similar pieces referenced in Philippe DAHHAN's book, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2000. p. 138 to 150. Weight: 3,800 g. Measurements: 39 x 20 x 20 x 20 cm. This Art Nouveau period vase is notable for its seductive bulbous form and masterfully executed artistic relief depicting graceful nymphs, fish and birds intertwined in an idyllic marine scene; the piece is enhanced with a distinguished finish by brass finials on the mouthpiece and base, which provide a subtle and lasting metallic contrast (possibly a later period enhancement). Alfred Jean Foretay moved to Paris where, in 1877, he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. A student of Falguières, he earned an honorable mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904 while attending the Paris Salons. Foretay left a legacy of remarkable sculptures that are highly collectible.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 21, 2026
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Morges, 1861- Geneva, 1944). Large vase "The Octopus", ca. 1895. Metal alloy with silver plating. Signed on the back in Paris. Bibliography: Philippe DAHHAN
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Morges, 1861- Geneva, 1944). Large vase "The Octopus", ca. 1895. Silver-plated metal alloy. Signed on the back in Paris. Bibliography: Philippe DAHHAN, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2000, reproduced p. 146, fig. 394 left. Weight: 10,100 g. Measurements: 46 x 27 x 22 cm. The decoration of this vase completely identifiable with the Art Nouveau style is dramatic: a young bather is being caught by an octopus. The side handle is a strapping young man, modeled with the intention of saving her. Alfred Jean Foretay was a Swiss sculptor and painter who began his career in the office of his father, an architect. At the age of 16, he moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts as a student of Alexandre Falguière (he received an honorary mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904). Foretay is known for his bronze sculptures, architectural decoration, statuettes and decorative pewter vessels in Art Nouveau style. After a successful career in France, he returned to Switzerland in 1911 to devote himself to architectural sculpture and later turned to Impressionist-style landscape painting. His sculptural work is remarkable for the versatility of his creations and their adaptation to the aesthetics of the end of the century.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 21, 2026
ALFRED FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). Large vase "Neptune", ca,1900. Silver-plated pewter. Signed on the back. Slight curvature at the base.
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
ALFRED FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). Large "Neptune" vase, ca,1900. Silver-plated pewter. Signed on the back. Slight curvature at the base. Bibliography: Philippe Dahhan, "Etains 1900 - 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Epoque", Editions de l'amateur. Page 148, fig. 400. Weight: 9,900 g. Measurements: 49 x 32 x 25 cm. This piece in the form of an amphora and baluster silhouette, made of silver-plated pewter, is a tribute to classical mythology from a modernist point of view. The central relief shows the god Neptune emerging with authority along with his imposing sea steeds, while the lower part merges into a dynamism of fish and waves in motion. The work masterfully illustrates how Art Nouveau reinterpreted classical figures to integrate them into organic and fluid forms. Alfred Jean Foretay was a Swiss sculptor and painter who began his career in the office of his father, an architect. At the age of 16, he moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts as a student of Alexandre Falguière (he received an honorary mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904). Foretay is known for his bronze sculptures, architectural decoration, statuettes and decorative pewter vessels in Art Nouveau style. After a successful career in France, he returned to Switzerland in 1911 to devote himself to architectural sculpture and later turned to Impressionist-style landscape painting. His sculptural work is remarkable for the versatility of his creations and their adaptation to the aesthetics of the end of the century.
Setdart Auction House
Dec. 16, 2025
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861 - 1944) "Lady by the shore"
Est: €400 - €450
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861 - 1944) "Lady by the shore" Oil on canvas Signed 50,5 x 74 cm 400 - 450 €
Bayeu Subastas
Dec. 09, 2025
Alfred Jean Foretay (1861-1944) Een bronzen sculptuur met voorstelling van vrouw met kath. 32,5 cm
Est: €400 - €600
Alfred Jean Foretay (1861-1944) Een bronzen sculptuur met voorstelling van vrouw met kath. 32,5 cm
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Oct. 29, 2025
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944 ). "Semiramis", ca. 1900. Art Nouveau bust in pati
Est: €5,000 - €6,000
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). "Semiramis", ca. 1900. Art Nouveau bust in patinated terracotta. Signed on the right side. Published in the book "Terres Cuites Orientalistes et Africanistes 1860-1940" by Stephane Richemond. Publisher: Les Editions De L'amateur, 1999. Page 174 , with colour photo (detail). Size: 70 x 45 x 25 cm. Sammu-Ramat, better known as Semiramis, was the queen regent of the Assyrian Empire (reigning from 811 to 806 BCE) who occupied the throne of her young son Adad Nirari III until he reached maturity. She is also known as Shammuramat or Sammuramat. She was the wife of Shamshi-Adad V (who reigned from 823-811 BCE) and, when he died, assumed power until Adad Nirari III came of age, at which time he ceded the throne to her. This woman achieved remarkable fame and power in her lifetime and beyond, and had considerable influence at the Assyrian court. At the age of 16, Alfred Jean Foretay went to Paris, where he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in 1877 and exhibited at the Salon de la Société des Artistes Français. As a pupil of Falguières, he received an honourable mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904. In addition to numerous decorative sculptural works, Foretay produced numerous figures and busts in the Art Nouveau style.
Setdart Auction House
Oct. 22, 2025
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861-1944) "Faro" Lámpara de pie en
Est: -
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861-1944) "Faro" Lámpara de pie en metal con forma de faro y marinero. Firmado. Altura: 137 cm. English Translation: ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861-1944) "Lighthouse". Metal floor lamp in the shape of a lighthouse and sailor. Signed. Height: 137 cm.
Magna Art Auctions
Oct. 12, 2025
ALFRED FORETAY (1861-1944) pair of near life size French cold painted spelter busts of a Moor and a lady, 19th/20th century, signed "Alf. Foretay, Paris", 62cm high.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ALFRED FORETAY (1861-1944) pair of near life size French cold painted spelter busts of a Moor and a lady, 19th/20th century, signed "Alf. Foretay, Paris", 62cm high.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Sep. 17, 2025
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). "Nymph". Polychrome terracotta. Signed on the base.
Est: €3,000 - €3,200
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). "Nymph". Polychrome terracotta. Signed on the base. Measurements: 73 x 25 x 25 cm. Alfred Jean Foretay was born in Morges, Switzerland, on January 12, 1861. At the age of 16, he left the country for Paris where, in 1877, he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. A student of Falguières, he obtained an honorable mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904 while attending the Paris Salons. Fifteen years later, he married. After successful contact with several masters of French sculpture and painting, he decided to return home with his wife and daughter. Foretay left a legacy of remarkable sculptures that are highly collectible.
Setdart Auction House
Jun. 10, 2025
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861 - 1944) "Lady by the shore"
Est: €800 - €900
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861 - 1944) "Lady by the shore" Oil on canvas Signed 50,5 x 74 cm 800 - 900 €
Bayeu Subastas
May. 20, 2025
Alfred Jean Foretay (Swiss, 1861-1944),
Est: £150 - £200
Alfred Jean Foretay (Swiss, 1861-1944), an Art Nouveau painted cast iron bust of a young woman wearing a headscarf, in the style of Villianis 31cm wide 20cm deep 55cm high
Sworders
Apr. 17, 2025
ALFRED FORETAY (1861-1944)
Est: £300 - £500
ALFRED FORETAY (1861-1944) ART NOUVEAU FIGURE, CIRCA 1910 patinated bronze, signed in the bronze A. FORETAY 36.5cm high
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 01, 2025
Alfred Jean Foretay (1861-1944) 'La Cruche Cassée', Spelter
Est: €200 - €300
Alfred Jean Foretay (1861-1944) 'La Cruche Cassée', Spelter 'The Broken Jar' Patinated spelter. Signed A. Foretay.
Flanders Auctions
Mar. 29, 2025
Alfred Jean FORETAY (1861-1944) - Fontaine & Durieux à Paris
Est: €50 - €150
La cruche cassée Epreuve en terre cuite polychromée Signature et cachet de la manufacture H. 59 cm
OXIO
Mar. 23, 2025
ALFRED FORETAY (1861 - 1944) (after) - "liggende n…
Est: €400 - €800
ALFRED FORETAY (1861 - 1944) (after) - "liggende naakte vrouw" - sculptuur in brons - gesigneerd - L: 46 cm
DEWIT Auctions
Feb. 25, 2025
Alfred Jean Foretay (Swiss, 1861-1944),
Est: £150 - £200
Alfred Jean Foretay (Swiss, 1861-1944), An Art Nouveau painted cast iron bust of a young woman wearing a headscarf, in the style of Villianis 31cm wide 20cm deep 55cm high Condition Report: With some losses to the paint on touch points.
Sworders
Dec. 18, 2024
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861 - 1944) "Bather"
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861 - 1944) "Bather" Oil on canvas Signed 50,5 x 74 cm 1.200 - 1.500 €
Bayeu Subastas
Oct. 23, 2024
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY. "À la fontaine".
Est: €1,200 - €1,300
Sculpture-lamp in calamine and glass 88 cm high.
Balclis
Aug. 25, 2024
Sculpture on Marble Base - After Alfred Foretay (1861-1944)
Est: $120 - $200
Sculpture on Marble Base - After Alfred Foretay (1861-1944) This is a beautiful cast sculpture. Cast off an original by Alfred Foretay. Foretay was a prominent sculptor around the turn of the 20th Century, Active in Switzerland & France. This piece will set a formal scene in your home or office, it is fixed to a black marble base and in perfect undamaged condition. It is approx 25cm high
Danielle Elizabeth Antique & Estate Auctioneers
Jul. 28, 2024
Alfred J. Foretay (1861-1944) Art Nouveau Bust
Est: $100 - $1,000
Alfred J. Foretay (1861-1944) Art Nouveau Bust. French erotic work circa 1900. Art Nouveau patinated metal bust of a lady holding her breasts as she gestures with her other hand. Signed "Foretay". Size: 14.5" tall. Condition: Good.
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
Jun. 06, 2024
ALFRED FORETAY, FRAUENAKT
Est: CHF200 - CHF300
(Morges 1861–1944 Genf) Terracotta, tlw. patiniert. Geritzte Künstlersignatur. H 20 cm. - Altersspuren.
Schuler Auktionen
May. 23, 2024
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY. "À la fontaine".
Est: €1,200 - €1,300
Sculpture-lamp in calamine and glass 88 cm high.
Balclis
May. 19, 2024
ALFRED FORETAY (1861 - 1944)
Est: €600 - €800
ALFRED FORETAY (1861 - 1944) - "Liggende naakte vrouw" - Postume schaal in brons - Gesigneerd - Art Nouveau stijl - L: 47 cm
DEWIT Auctions
Apr. 16, 2024
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). "Nymph". Polychrome terracotta. Signed on the base.
Est: €3,000 - €3,200
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Switzerland, 1861-1944). "Nymph". Polychrome terracotta. Signed on the base. Measurements: 73 x 25 x 25 cm. Alfred Jean Foretay was born in Morges, Switzerland, on January 12, 1861. At the age of 16, he left the country for Paris where, in 1877, he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. A student of Falguières, he obtained an honorable mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904 while attending the Paris Salons. Fifteen years later, he married. After successful contact with several masters of French sculpture and painting, he decided to return home with his wife and daughter. Foretay left a legacy of remarkable sculptures that are highly collectible.
Setdart Auction House
Mar. 26, 2024
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
Alfred Jean Foretay (Morges, Suiza,1861-1944) Semíramis. Escultura Art Nouveau en terracota patinada, c.1900. Firmada y titulada. Se trata de la representación de la mítica reina Asiria y Babilonia. Hija de un mortal y de la diosa Derceto. Fue abandonada por su madre en el desierto y alimentada por palomas hasta que fue recogida por el pastor Simas. El rey Ninos seducido por su belleza e inteligencia la desposa. Ella lo hará asesinar y reinará sobre el Imperio asirio. Bibliografía. Reproducida en el libro: "Terres cuites orientalistes et africanistes 1860-1940", por Stéphane Richemond. Pág.: 174. Les Éditions de l'Amateur. 1999. 70 x 45 x 25 cm.
Aletheia Subastas
Mar. 23, 2024
Antique Signed A. Foretay Art Nouveau Lady Bust
Est: $40 - $15,000
Antique Signed Alfred Jean Foretay (France, 1861-1944) Art Nouveau Patinated Lady Bust. 9.5 inches H x 5 W x 3 deep.
Kavanagh Auctions
Mar. 14, 2024
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY. "À la fontaine".
Est: €1,500 - €1,800
Sculpture-lamp in calamine and glass 88 cm high.
Balclis
Mar. 02, 2024
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861-1944) "YOUNG WOMAN PLAYING WITH HER CAT" BRONZE BUST.
Est: €400 - €800
Alfred Jean FORETAY (1861-1944) "Young woman playing with her cat". Bronze bust with medal patina entitled "Taquinerie" and signed A. Fonteray. - Weight: 5.50 kg - Shipping unavailable - Region: France - Sizes: H 330MM X L 180MM - At first glance: good condition
Goldfield Auction
Dec. 12, 2023
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861-1944) - Floor lamp
Est: €450 - €600
France, c.1900, in patinated spelter representing female, waterfall-shaped spring in molded glass, wooden base, signed, electrified. Traces of xylophages at the base. Dim.:80cm
Marques dos Santos
Nov. 10, 2023
ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (1861-1944), B
Est: -
Alfred Jean Foretay (1861-1944), bust of a young woman holding up a ladybug, metal casting patinated in various shades of brown, signed on the side, rubbed and bumped, h. 37 cm
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Oct. 29, 2023
Alfred J. Foretay (1861-1944) Art Nouveau Bust
Est: $600 - $800
Alfred J. Foretay (1861-1944) Art Nouveau Bust. French erotic work C.1900. Art nouveau patinated metal bust of a lady holding her breasts. As she gestures with her other hand. Signed Foretay. 14.5" tall. Condition: Good.
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