Born in 1900 in Reichenbach, Saxony (Germany), Max Pfänder showed exceptional talent in drawing and sculpture from a young age. In 1910, at the age of ten, he moved with his family to St. Gallen (Switzerland), where he began his training as a sculptor and marble carver. This profession allowed him to acquire a deep mastery of materials and modeling. His early career years were devoted to creating funeral steles and monuments, where he perfected his art of working with stone and marble.

In 1939, he married Hélène Riedener and settled in La Neuveville, where his style took a new dimension. Inspired by Aristide Maillol, with his sensual and harmonious forms, and by Auguste Rodin, master of expressiveness and movement, he developed his own artistic language, oscillating between classical balance and emotional intensity.

At the heart of his work is the human figure, which he shapes with great sensitivity. Working with stone, bronze, and wood, he created sculptures with clean lines, imbued with a subtle inner strength. The recognition he received during his lifetime allowed his works to be integrated into both public and private spaces, where they continue to be admired.

Today, his sculptures adorn the squares and gardens of many Swiss cities, attesting to Max Pfänder’s importance in the artistic landscape of the 20th century. His work, at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, continues to inspire both enthusiasts and connoisseurs.