Philip Hearsey Art
English, b. 1946
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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Artist: Philip Hearsey
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...
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2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Harking Back
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
34.5cms high x 27.5 x 10
Bronze on a Cumbrian slate base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 865
Unique
The two shades of colouring are separated by natural bronze ...
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2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Hawk
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
23.5cms high x 8 x 11
Bronze above a composite base.
Unique variation
Stamped with monogram signature.
Lacquering protects the natural bronze surfaces against tarnishing by touch.
We...
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2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Pencorra
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
8cms high x 24 x 17.5
Bronze
Series of variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 851B
The edge in natural bronze is finely rubbed and lacquered which prevents...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Phiip Hearsey - Strada IV
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Series of individual variations
Bronze freely rotating on a spalted beech base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 579A
Rotation allows...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Cycles XII
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
2 parts bronze independently rotating on a Cumbrian slate base
Series of one-off variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 391F
The outer ring is solid bronze...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Lamorna to Rock
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on oak base
Edition of 9 variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 416, 7/9
The raised bronze patterns are finely rubbed and lacquered which will preven...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze, Brass
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Shelter III
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
52 high x 36 x 33 cm
Scorched oak enclosing a “boulder” finished with oxidised silver leaf.
Unique
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 806
The boulder is free to m...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Phiip Hearsey - Beach Song XVIII
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on granite on a slate composite base.
Unique
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 602
The bronze is polished and will dull down over time unless it is cleaned...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Halos III
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
40 high x 23 x 8 cm
Bronze with ferrite inclusion on an oak base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 501C
Series of unique inclusion variations.
The face side with a textured surface has a circular indent incorporating an ancient Pyrite sun...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - No Need
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze
Series of individual variations
Stamped with monogram signature on underside and uniquely numbered 615A
This sculpture sits low on a surface and is ideal for placement on a lo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Cycles X
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
2 parts bronze independently rotating on a Cumbrian slate base
Series of one-off variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 391D
The outer ring is solid bronze...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Stone, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Boskenna
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
46ms high x 40 x 15
Painted wood turning on an oak base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 863
Unique
Rotating the sculpture allows the spectator to choose a favou...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Wood, Oak
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Shelter I
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze enclosing a Jesmonite boulder.
Unique
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 803A
The edges of the enclosing form in natural bronze are finely rubbed and lacqu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Sketch
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
46 high x 10 x 10 cm
Bronze on a composite base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 873
Unique
Natural bronze elements on the edges and face are protected by lacque...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Skyfire II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Leafed resin freely rotating on a scorched oak base
Unique
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 793
The pulverised metal leaf is lacquered for protection
Turning th...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Resin, Oak
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - The Sun Hardly Rises
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze / brass strip / composite
Unique variation
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 759A
Natural bronze remains on the sun but is treated with a translucent golde...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Dance - table top bronze sculpture abstract abstract art
By Philip Hearsey
Located in London, Chelsea
A sculpture made using Bronze in a bold and significant way.
With a background in architecture, interior and furniture design I am a self-taught sculptor and specialise in sandcast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Phiip Hearsey - Sharing
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a Forest of Dean stone base.
Series of unique variations.
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 656A on base of bronze.
The bronze pieces have brushed edges...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Gathering
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
16 high x 27 x 19 cm
Bronze
Edition of 9 variations
Stamped with monogram signature on underside and uniquely numbered 526, 7/9
The natural bronze edge is finely rubbed and lacquered...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Nightwalk VI
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
59 high x 15 x 13 cm
Bronze on a circular oxidised brass base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 881
The exposed natural bronze tip of the curve is highly polished...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze, Brass
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Response IV
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
91 high x 34 x 34 cm
Bronze on a circular oxidised brass base
Series of variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 694A
The sweeping curve on the face is finely...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Nightwalk II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
41.5cms high x 29.5 x 8
Bronze freely rotating on a composite base
Unique
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 737B
The cut out is hand cut with a frayed edge and wi...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - No Need II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze
Series of individual variations
Stamped with monogram signature on underside and uniquely numbered 617A
This sculpture sits low on a surface and is ideal for placement on a lo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Over There II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on an oak base
Unique variation
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 286A
The two faces are extremely different in colour and form
On the front side the broad...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Ceremony
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
57.5 high x 22 x 15 cm
Bronze on a weathered steel base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 870
Unique
The natural bronze areas are lacquered for protection against...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Danse 6/9
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a Forest of Dean stone base
Edition of 9 variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 339, 6/9
The bronze edges are finely rubbed and treated with a var...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Stone, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Smiling Sky
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a Bath stone base
Series of variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 669A
Weight: 10.3 kg
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Carpella
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
48ms high x 34 x 12
Painted wood turning on a composite base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 862
Unique
Rotating the sculpture allows the spectator to choose a ...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Wood
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Harland Tide
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze freely rotating on a painted steel base.
Edition of 9 variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 458, 2/9
The asymmetrical form of the bronze presents a ...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Wrinkle II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze
Edition of 9 variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 527, 5/9
The natural bronze edges are finely rubbed before lacquering for protection and to preve...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Swoop
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a slate composite base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 812
The natural bronze edges and highly polished. Without protection they will tarnish quite r...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Stone, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Fragment I
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a composite base
Unique variation
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 751A
The concave surface is finished in oxidised silver leaf.
The natural bronze edg...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Stone, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Feast & Famine 1/7
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a spalted beech base.
Variations in an edition of 7
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 570, 1/7
There are different pattern...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Easy Going IV
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a cherrywood base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 634A
The natural bronze edge is treated with a translucent golden brown finish before lacquering for...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Dreaming of Summer
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on an oak base
Edition of 7 variations.
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 545, 5/7
The front edge of the bronze is finely rubbed and lacquered, the back ed...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Anthem
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a yew base
Unique
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 850
The edges of this sculpture are finely rubbed natural bronze and lacquered clear.
Weight 7.8 kgs
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Fragment II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a composite base
Unique variation
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 750A
The natural bronze edges are finely rubbed and lacquered for protection and to ...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Stone, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Doorway Into The Unknown
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
37.5cms high x 24.5 x 12
Bronze on a weathered steel base
Unique
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 869
The natural bronze elements are lacquered for protection a...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze, Steel
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Transformation
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze
Series of variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 640A
Bronze crescents on either side are finely rubbed and lacquered for protection against touch a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Dulas Bowl I
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze
Series of individual variations.
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 689B
The natural bronze edge is rubbed and lacquered for protection against touch and t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Tomorrow's World
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a granite base
Edition of 7 variations.
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 329, 6/7
The edges show natural bronze in a finely rubbed and lacquered finish...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Acanto I
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze freely rotating on a Cumbrian slate base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 616B
Series of individual variations
Rotating the sculpture allows the spectator...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Halos
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze with ferrite inclusion on an oak base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 501C
Series of unique inclusion variations.
The face side with a textured surface has a circular indent incorporating an ancient Pyrite sun...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Shifting Skies I
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a composite base
Unique variation
Stamped with monogram signature and numbered 755A
Apertures are formed by bronze finding it’s own boundaries because the space is too thin...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Let's Go !
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a slate composite base
Series of unique variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 765A
The natural bronze raised patterns are finely rubbed and lacqu...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Slate, Bronze
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Flow I
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a slate composite base
Series of unique variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 763A
The natural bronze on the face is finely rubbed and lacquered ...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Westering
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Resin disc on a Cumbrian slate base.
Unique
Marked with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 815
Each face has it’s own character created using many shades of acrylic paint.
It ...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Long Surge V
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze
Series of variations in colour
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 690A
Previous versions have been one off and now that the form has been refined a series o...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Porthgwarra Invention
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a burr oak base
Edition of 9 variations in colour / patination
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 418, 5/9
The labyrinth patterns, different on each side...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Marking Time II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze freely rotating on a slate composite base
Series of unique variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 624B
The polished bronze spheres require care as ...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Marking Time III
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze freely rotating on a Cumbrian slate base
Series of variations
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 627A
The polished bronze spheres require care as they will ...
Category
2010s Abstract Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - The Greeting
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a brass base
Unique
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 342
The two main elements have a small gap that can be seen through if properly aligned or a featu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Peaks
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
3 bronze parts on a fumed oak base.
Unique
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 849
The edge in natural bronze are finely rubbed and lacquered which prevents air rea...
Category
2010s Contemporary Philip Hearsey Art
Materials
Bronze
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