Paul Philippe

Paul Philippe (1870–1930) was a French sculptor who worked during the late 19th and early 20th century. His work primarily consisted of bronze sculptures done in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco genres.

Philippe is perhaps best known for his circa 1925 sculpture called Awakening. His full body of work, however, consists of dozens of models.

Early life and education Philippe was born in France circa 1870. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France, under the direction of Antonin Larroux (1859–1913). Awakening features a young nude woman stretching as she awakens from a long night's sleep. His work is also a part of other major collections and often appears for sale at major auction houses around the world, sometimes selling for hefty sums.

Death Philippe died in 1930, but the location of his death is unknown.