2015
Philip Hearsey is a British sculptor born in 1946 who lives and works in Longtown, Herefordshire, UK.
Philip has exhibited his work throughout the UK. He specializes in sand casting to make sculptures that engage the quality of bronze as a noble material in its own right. Casting in sand molds is a simple and ancient method far removed from the sophisticated lost wax operation used by most art foundries.
The sand-casting process is relentless and unforgiving — the foundry is no place for a delicate original. It denies a complexity of form that imposes a disciplinary and enriching simplicity. Color is achieved in many ways. The most common and widely used method is to oxidize or patinate the bronze by employing the same chemical reaction that occurs in nature, but using a combination of mild heat and stronger solutions to achieve a faster result. Patination can be enhanced by the application of a transparent colorwash that maintains the inimitable variegated effects that are possible with oxidization, while producing a more vivid finish. The most usual colorwash is acrylic, but oil-bound washes or colored waxes are sometimes used. Coloring can also be achieved by painting alone and often this technique is utilized on part of a sculpture in combination with patination. Painting allows a greater range of colors than patination alone. All coloring is finished and protected by a marine grade lacquer and/or wax.
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$14,500
H 21.5 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in
John Van Alstine, Cambre 7-21, Sculpture 2021
By John Van Alstine
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cambre 7-21 Slate and Bronze 21.5 x 13.5 x 4.5 Stone and metal,usually granite or slate and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a m...
Slate, Bronze
$14,500
H 21 in W 14.5 in D 4.5 in
John Van Alstine, Cambre 7-21, Sculpture 2021
By John Van Alstine
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cambre 7-21 Bronze and Vermont slate 21" (height) x 14.5" (width) x 4.5" (depth) Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The i...
Slate, Bronze
Joel Urruty - Sierra
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstrac...
Gold Leaf
Joel Urruty - Renew, Sculpture 2023
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: bleached poplar, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the vis...
Concrete
Joel Urruty - Zorro, Sculpture 2023
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: bleached poplar, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the vis...
Concrete
Joel Urruty - Forza #2, Sculpture 2023
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: dyed ash, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual lan...
Bronze
Joel Urruty - Serpentine, Sculpture 2025
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Charred poplar, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visua...
Concrete, Marble
Joel Urruty - Beta, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bronze Edition #1/8 As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual la...
Bronze
Joel Urruty - Hiru, Sculpture 2023
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstract...
Wood
Joel Urruty - Goltz, Sculpture
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bronze, granite As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual langua...
Metal
British Contemporary Sculpture by Phiip Hearsey - Strada III
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze freely rotating on an oak base Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 580B Recessed lines are leafed in 24 carat gold and differ on each face. Weight: 5.8 kg P...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Fronts
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
58 high x 28 x 15 cm Bronze on a circular oxidised brass base Unique variation. Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 880 The exposed natural bronze elements are high...
Bronze, Brass
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - That Time Again
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on an oak base Series of variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 661A The heavy texture on the face derived from carefully arranged sticks is a backgr...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Discovery X
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze suspended on a stalk above a glass composite base. Unique variation Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 719A The natural bronze edges are finely rubbed and l...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Phiip Hearsey - A Long Way III
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze Series of variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 682A The natural bronze elements of this sculpture are finely rubbed and lacquered clear Weight: 5....
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Onset
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze freely rotating on a scorched oak base Edition of 7 variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 568, 2/7 The patterns in raised bronze are surrounded by o...
Bronze
