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SCULPTURES ET MOULAGES

(Sculptures and Castings Collection)

 

Sculptures et Moulages is a collection that reimagines classical sculptures through the lens of contemporary photography. Inspired by the storied halls of Versailles' Galerie des Sculptures et des Moulages—housed within the historic Petite Écurie—this collection captures the timeless beauty of sculptures and their casts. From the resolute figure of Spartacus at the Louvre to the delicate contours of Apollon dans les Champs at Champs-sur-Marne, each image explores the nuanced relationship between original masterpieces and their reproductions.

Yet beneath this conversation lies a more subtle story: the fading grandeur of these forms, weathered and almost forgotten, lingering in quiet corners. Once emblems of power and grace, these sculpted figures now whisper their histories in sun-dappled fields and shadowed corridors, holding onto their beauty as time gently erodes their perfection.

 

Select an image to discover edition sizes and the inspiration behind its creation.
 

Cirque du TempsSublimation Dye Print on Aluminum
48” x 48” (Framed 49” x 49”)
Signed edition of: 5
39” x 39” (Framed 40” x 40”)
Signed Edition of: 7
24” x 24” (Framed 25” x 25”)
Signed Edition of: 10

Cirque du Temps transforms the facade of the Petite Écurie Royale (completed in 1784), located opposite the gilded gates of Versailles, into a celestial meditation on memory and time. Once the domain of royal carriages, the gateway’s sculpted horses are mirrored and multiplied, forming a perfect orbit of stone and symmetry. At its heart, the astrolabe dial—borrowed from the Cathédrale de Saint-Omer, adorned with signs of the Zodiac and older than the stable itself—anchors this architectural constellation, hinting at time’s unrelenting course. As the horses watch over a gateway long silent, the astrolabe's dial serves as a reminder that all things, even the most steadfast, eventually fade into a haze of blurred history.

Cirque du Temps

 

 

Hermès du Belvédère: Gloire Érodée ISublimation Dye Print on Aluminum
55” x 35” (Framed 56” x 36”)
Signed Edition of 10
41” x 26” (Framed 42” x 27”)
Signed Edition of 15

Presented here is the enigmatic Hermès du Belvédère, a plaster cast believed to have been created by the renowned Keller brothers in the late 17th century. Originally thought to represent Antinous, Emperor Hadrian's beloved, the statue was later reidentified as Hermes, the divine messenger. Its journey from esteemed display to its current resting place in the Petite Écurie at Versailles remains shrouded in mystery, with questions surrounding its original purpose and the reasons for its relocation. The weathered surface and subtle imperfections narrate a tale of time's passage, echoing the transient nature of glory and beauty.

Hermès du Belvédère: Gloire Érodée I

 

 

Spartacus, Captif du LouvreSublimation Dye Print on Aluminum
39” x 39” (Framed 40” x 40”)
Signed Edition of: 7
24” x 24” (Framed 25” x 25”)
Signed Edition of: 10

Originally sculpted in 1830 by Denis Foyatier for the Jardin des Tuileries, this larger-than-life Spartacus once stood defiant under open skies, breaking his chains in a gesture of unyielding resolve. Inspired by an ancient Greek sculpture attributed to Agesander of Rhodes, Foyatier’s figure carries forward the eternal spirit of resistance—muscles taut, gaze uplifted, a silent cry for freedom etched in stone.

Relocated in 1877 to the Louvre, he now stands within the hush of the museum’s galleries—his rebellion stilled, his marble form caught in a kind of beautiful suspension. Once a symbol of liberation in motion, he is now encircled by stillness. And though countless visitors pass by—perhaps gazing, perhaps admiring—the echo of captivity remains, quiet but unresolved. Spartacus, Captif du Louvre

 

 

Le Salon OubliéSublimation Dye Print on Aluminum
40” x 60” (Framed 41” x 61”)
Signed Edition of: 7

Just opposite the gilded gates of the Château de Versailles, the Petite Écurie (completed 1682 for King Louis XIV) once served as the royal stables for the court and visiting nobility. Today, part of this historic complex quietly shelters an extraordinary collection of moulages—plaster casts from classical sculptures, including Vatican masterpieces, alongside marble replicas. These casts have been used for centuries to preserve and recreate the statuary throughout Versailles, including the restoration of the famous bronze of Hermès du Belvédère in the 1920s. Gathered in quiet ranks, the figures here seem to await their cue, evoking a forgotten salon of ancient gods and heroes, paused in elegant exile.

Le Salon Oublié

 

 

Apollon dans les ChampsSublimation Dye Print on Aluminum
48” x 48” (Framed 49” x 49”)
Signed edition of: 5
39” x 39” (Framed 40” x 40”)
Signed Edition of: 7
24” x 24” (Framed 25” x 25”)
Signed Edition of: 10

Standing on a rustic base amidst the freshly trimmed grass of Champs-sur-Marne's fields, Apollon dans les Champs evokes both grace and quiet decay. Once celebrated for his timeless beauty, Apollo now faces the elements in a delicate balance between preservation and erosion. While the surrounding field is carefully manicured, the grass at his base remains wild and untrimmed—symbolizing the statue's quiet surrender to time. In this setting, where nature and artistry intersect, Apollo’s beauty endures, even as the forces of nature gradually reclaim it.

Apollon dans les Champs

 

 

 

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