JUGGLER One-of-a-kind modernist sculpture

Modernist and geometric sculpture in hand-patinated zinc sheet. Unique piece.

With the juggler, Yves Pagart composes a figure that is both playful and architectural, built from simple geometric volumes — sphere, ring, cross and cone — that seem to dialogue in a delicate balance. The sculpture evokes the skill of the juggler, capable of keeping shapes and movements in suspension in a fragile moment. The bronze-green patina gives the metal a vibrant depth and brings light flush with the edges of the volumes, accentuating the almost musical character of the composition.

Between abstraction and figuration, this unique piece reveals Yves Pagart’s singular universe: a theatre of forms where the poetry of metal transforms the material into a game of balance and movement.

Yves Pagart’s work is characterized by the manipulation of metal—bending, cutting, rolling, and smoothing steel sheets—to create sculptural furniture that often draws inspiration from the natural world. His pieces, such as the “Tamanoir” low table and the “Pangolin” dining table, exhibit organic forms that blur the line between art and functionality. These works are typically produced in limited editions, emphasizing their exclusivity and artistic value.

Pagart’s works have been exhibited internationally and are sought after in the art and design markets. Notably, his “Chaise longue ‘Mante’” (1998) achieved a record auction price of $12 000 at Christie’s Paris in 2024, underscoring his prominence in the field of contemporary functional art.