Nicolas
Krauss
The OA Fine Art galleries present in Paris the original sculptures of Nicolas Krauss, a French sculptor born in 1992. His Teddy Love series turns the teddy bear into a contemporary icon, shaped by hand in resin in his French studio. Limited editions of eight, numbered and signed.
The artworks
in the gallery
Three sculptures from the Teddy Love series, each in an edition of eight. Tap an artwork to come closer to the finish, see it at true scale and discover its estimate.
Shaped by hand,
in France
Every Teddy Love is born in Nicolas Krauss's 1,600 sq ft studio, where artisanal craft meets contemporary technique. Nothing is mass-produced: every piece is reworked, polished and painted by hand.
- The formRound, soothing lines: the childhood teddy bear, reduced to the essence of its silhouette.
- The resinEach cast is sanded and reworked by hand, to a flawless surface.
- The finishLacquer, paint or gold leaf: every shade is laid by hand, coat after coat.
- The editionEight copies and four artist's proofs per shade, each numbered and signed.
Becoming a collector
of Nicolas Krauss, at OA Fine Art
Acquiring an artwork by Nicolas Krauss through our galleries opens the door to a private circle around the artist.
- A private meeting with the artist
Time alone with Nicolas Krauss, during one of his visits to Paris.
- The collectors' dinner
A table bringing together the artist and his collectors, in Paris.
- A signed book
His book, signed by the artist.
Childhood,
as an icon
Nicolas Krauss, born in France in 1992, discovered an early passion for art and design. His approach, combining artisanal craft with contemporary techniques, makes him one of the most promising sculptors of his generation.
Teddy Love
His signature series turns the teddy bear into a sculpture of rounded, soothing lines. A universal object of memory that everyone recognises, raised to the rank of an artwork.
Pop culture, craftsman's hand
Krauss merges pop imagery with the rigour of a hand-applied finish. His works move people by awakening personal memories and emotions.
Growing recognition
Noticed by Forbes France, he is shown in Paris by OA Fine Art and in Lille by Symphony Gallery. Demand for his editions grows with his reputation.
Discover its estimate
A gallerist replies within one working day with the estimate, availability and terms of acquisition for each work.
Side by side on the same wall, hung at 1.50 m from the floor as in the gallery.
- Insured shipping, with tracking Complimentary
- Signed certificate of authenticity Included
- Payment by bank transfer or card
"I would be delighted to show it to you."Anna Nevicka, co-founder
The collectors' circle
- A private meeting with the artist
- The collectors' dinner
- A book signed by the artist
Your acquisition, in three steps
- 1Choose a time for our call Paris time · Monday to Saturday
- 2Receive the order formBy email, with the presentation and shipping agreed together.
- 3Settle, and the artwork is deliveredBy bank transfer or card. Insured, tracked shipping, certificate of authenticity enclosed.
Anna Nevicka
+33 6 10 93 47 75 · anna@oafineart.com