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At Cartier, love is locked in a circle of gold. At Chaumet, it is sculpted into a tiara. At Hermès, it ties itself into silk. At Chanel, it glows in the simplicity of a sparkle. All these Maisons speak of the same emotion: enduring love — sincere and timeless, love that transcends fashion and the passing of seasons. To give a gift on Valentine’s Day is to offer the promise of that bond, a gesture that says “I love you” differently — through the beauty of the symbol and the delicacy of time.
L’Étreinte was born from a universal gesture: two hands joining. It is the purest form of tenderness, a silent connection. Shaped from two real imprints, it captures the warmth of a moment and the truth of a bond. Each Étreinte is sculpted in bronze in our EPV-certified foundry in Touraine, following the ancestral lost-wax casting technique. It takes 10 to 12 weeks of creation for fire, metal, and hand to become memory. “Gesture unites more surely than words.” — Sébastien Forest.
Because it expresses what words cannot. To offer L’Étreinte is to offer an instant captured in matter, the promise of love that will never fade. Each sculpture is unique, created from the real imprints of a couple — a gesture, an emotion, a union. It comes in an oak case accompanied by its Book of Creation, retracing each stage of its making — from the first contact to the final patina. It is not just a gift — it is a living declaration of love.
Because it connects the present to eternity. One day, these two clasped hands will still speak of love, promise, and trust. Each Forest Audiard creation is a living artwork: it accompanies life’s moments of joy before becoming a memory to pass on. It is a sculpted declaration of love, a fragment of tenderness frozen in the light of bronze — a gift for today, a legacy for tomorrow.
We love to begin with a conversation. Contact us by phone (+33 2 44 84 40 40), via WhatsApp (+33 7 68 21 54 37), or write to us through our website. A member of the Maison will reach out to understand the occasion, the person, and the intention. From there, we design a simple and thoughtful path: choice of artwork (Ouvre-Vin, Étreinte, Sculpted Pen…), schedule, and imprint process. If you wish, we can welcome you to our foundry in Touraine or come to you anywhere in France and most neighboring countries. For international clients, we also have dedicated solutions. Every project begins with a sincere exchange: you entrust us with a story, we give it form. The first gesture is often the most beautiful — saying who you wish to honor, and why.
Yes. Life sometimes takes us by surprise, which is why we’ve imagined elegant boxes and cards announcing the artwork to come. You give twice: first the immediate refinement of a beautiful present (box, personalized message, visuals of the future piece), then, a few days later, the joy of an imprint session. The wait is no longer a delay: it is a promise that grows. We can personalize the correspondence or arrange a priority imprint session depending on your context. Offering Forest Audiard at the last minute means turning urgency into double emotion.
Each creation requires 10 to 12 weeks from imprint validation. This time is not waiting — it is maturation. Bronze demands a patient choreography: molding, casting, chiseling, polishing, patina, inspection. Each step has its rhythm, its silence, its precision. We keep you informed at every major stage (imprint received, casting scheduled, finishing complete) so you can follow the birth of your artwork. If the occasion has a fixed date (wedding, anniversary), we adjust the schedule in advance so that the moment of presentation is as moving as the piece itself.
Because our creations are not meant to remain static. A Wine Opener that opens a bottle; an Étreinte that watches over a room; a Sculpted Pen that writes what matters — our pieces are companions of life’s moments. They exist through use, become infused with memories, and learn the light of their surroundings. The imprint makes them unique; daily life makes them alive. We reject soulless decor: each piece is a sculpture of use — a gesture restored to its poetic dignity, a beauty that reawakens again and again.
Many gifts are beautiful; few are intimate. The difference lies in one word: the imprint. The artwork is not simply chosen — it is shaped for someone, from a unique trace. It is not a sign of status, but a sign of connection. It acknowledges a passion (wine, writing), celebrates a union, highlights a gesture. It does not fade with use — it becomes memory. Where others offer icons, Forest Audiard offers a fragment of oneself, cast in bronze, ready to be transmitted — marked by the most powerful and moving of imprints: one’s own.
