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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British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Era IV
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze / slate composite / pulverized metal leaf. Individual variation. Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 914D The natural bronze is finely rubbed and lacquered f...
Slate, Bronze, Metal
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...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - This Way II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a slate composite base Unique variation Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 921B The natural bronze edges are finely rubbed before lacquering for protecti...
Slate, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Splash
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on an oxidised brass base. Unique variation Stamped with monogram signature and numbered 913A Natural bronze edges are lacquered. Weight 7.8kgs Philip Hearsey, born in 1946, ...
Brass, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Warp
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze rotating on a composite base Unique Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 800A Natural bronze shows on the edges and is lacquered for protection. One face has ...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Voyager
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on oxidised brass base Unique variation in a series Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 898B The finely rubbed edges show the natural bronze which is lacquer...
Brass, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Lancora
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
24cms high x 25 x 25 Painted wood Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 861 Unique Rotating the sculpture allows the spectator to choose...
Wood, Paint
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Tall Trees I
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Resin on a slate composite base Unique Signed and numbered 828 Weight 3.35kgs Philip Hearsey, born in 1946, is a renowned British sculptor living and working in Longtown, Herefordsh...
Slate
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...
Brass, 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 ...
Wood
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...
Wood, Oak
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...
Stone, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Acanto IV
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Year 2016 73 x 26 high x 18 cm Bronze freely rotating on a scorched yew base. Series of individual variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 619A Parts of th...
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 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...
Brass, 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 ...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Phases
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a Cumbrian slate base Unique variation Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 713A The lunar crescent in different positions on each face is finished with me...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Essence
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Pulverised metal leaf on a wooden sphere on a stained ash base. Unique. Signed on underside of base and numbered 906 Weight 12.6kgs Philip Hearsey, born in 1946, is a renowned Bri...
Metal
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
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 - Anphalos III
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a slate composite base, Unique variation Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 907C The natural bronze exposures of this sculpture are bright polished and ...
Slate, Brass
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Ritual
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
26 high x 12 x 11 cm Bronze on a Jesmonite base Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 864 Unique The two distinct colourings are separated by natural bronze edge in a...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - All the Rivers
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze, painted bass & burr oak Unique Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 740 The natural bronze elements of this sculpture are bright polished. If touched a lo...
Bronze, Brass
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 - Ancient Witness
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a stone base, Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 442B. Philip Hearsey, born in 1946, is a renowned British sculptor living and working in Longtown, Her...
Stone, Brass
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Avian II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on an oak base Edition of 8 variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 6/8 on base of bronze. Philip Hearsey, born in 1946, is a renowned British sculpt...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Bronze
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 ...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Trilogy A
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a Forest of Dean stone base Unique variation in a series. Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 821A The three natural bronze squares are finely rubbed befo...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Scope
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
53 high x 29 x 9.5 cm Bronze on a Jesmonite composite base. Unique Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 884 The natural bronze edges of the “marquise” shape are fine...
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...
Bronze, Brass
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...
Bronze
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...
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...
Bronze
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...
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
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Saturday Sun
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall mounted bronze Series of variations Stamped with monogram signature and numbered 677A The sculpture is supplied with everything required for hanging. Weight 11.7kgs
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Parados
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
3 bronze parts on a Cedar of Lebanon base Unique Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 837 The exposed edges in natural bronze are fin...
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...
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...
Stone, 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...
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...
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...
Bronze
The Last Line
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze Edition of 9 Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 393, 5/9 The natural bronze edges are finely rubbed before lacquering for protection and to prevent natural ...
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 - Trugo
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Painted wood turning on a stained wood base. Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 859 Unique Rotating the sculpture allows the spectator to choose a favourite side o...
Wood
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - The Lines Between
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on an oxidised brass base Unique variation Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 888 The natural bronze exposures are finely rubbed before lacquering for prote...
Brass, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Flight
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on an oxidised brass base Unique variation Signed with monogram signature on underside of base and numbered 889 Exposed natural bronze is lacquered. Weight 8.5kgs Philip Hear...
Brass, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Endpoint
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on Cornish sea-washed slate on Herefordshire yew. Stamped with monogram signature on base. The bronze hemisphere is polished and will dull down over time unless it is cleaned....
Bronze
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...
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...
Bronze
$2,900
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...
Bronze, Steel