Bronze Sculpture for Sale
France
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Hervé Maury (b. August 18, 1961, Paris – currently based in Marseille) is a French contemporary painter and self‑taught visual artist, celebrated for his animal‑themed figurative works with a whimsical, naïve style. After spending eight years in metallurgy, Maury discovered his love for painting while decorating his apartment with insect motifs, then expanding to mammals, prompting encouragement from family and friends to pursue art professionally.
He captures the spirit of animals, dogs, cats, bears, fish, dragonflies, even giraffes and mice by using oversized expressive eyes that endow each creature with a unique personality. His palette is soft yet vibrant, inspired by Mediterranean hues, blending naïve illustration with deep poetic resonance.
Rooted in a hybrid movement of playful hyperrealism, pop‑animal art, and stylized illustration, Maury’s art conveys universal emotion and empathy. He invites viewers into a gentle world of visual warmth, subtle humor, and emotional connection. Through his blend of immediacy, refined technique, and figurative poetry, Hervé Maury has emerged as one of the most endearing and distinctive contemporary artists of his generation.
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Hervé Maury
Painting . 20.2 x 40.4 x 3.5 cm Painting . 8 x 15.9 x 1.4 inch
€400
Hervé Maury
Painting . 100 x 165 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 65 x 1.2 inch
€3,500
Hervé Maury
Painting . 20 x 20 x 3 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch
€250
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Hervé Maury
Painting . 20 x 20 x 3 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch
€250
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Hervé Maury
Painting . 20 x 20 x 3 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch
€250
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Hervé Maury
Painting . 40 x 30 x 3 cm Painting . 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
€490
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Hervé Maury
Painting . 20 x 20 x 3 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch
€250
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Hervé Maury
Painting . 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
€420
Hervé Maury
Painting . 100 x 81 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch
€2,200
Hervé Maury
Painting . 20 x 20 x 3 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch
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