Items Similar to Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 17
Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
$22,400
$28,00020% Off
£17,202.24
£21,502.8020% Off
€19,713.55
€24,641.9420% Off
CA$31,533.67
CA$39,417.0820% Off
A$35,324.68
A$44,155.8420% Off
CHF 18,373.22
CHF 22,966.5220% Off
MX$430,888.15
MX$538,610.1820% Off
NOK 233,915.54
NOK 292,394.4220% Off
SEK 220,565.68
SEK 275,707.1020% Off
DKK 147,136.55
DKK 183,920.6920% Off
About the Item
Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
Partially glazed stoneware
Signature: Signed "Leza" inside the hand
Dimensions: 23¾" H × 14¼" W × 7¾" D
Condition: Very good original vintage condition
This striking sculpture exemplifies Leza McVey's pioneering approach to ceramics, blending surrealism and modernism. Known for her departure from traditional symmetrical forms, McVey hand-built her pieces, creating freeform and asymmetrical works influenced by her studies with Maija Grotell at Cranbrook. Her art reflects the organic sculptural language of Henry Moore, whose work she encountered during a 1949 visit to New York.
McVey’s influence on the evolution of ceramic art is recognized by institutions like the Metropolitan Museum, which highlights her role in redefining the vessel as a form of expressive sculpture. This piece, combining surrealist imagery with meticulous craftsmanship, is a testament to her innovative vision.
- Creator:Leza McVey (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Fired
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1977
- Condition:Very good original vintage condition.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: C000049181stDibs: LU847445096582
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1994
1stDibs seller since 2008
551 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
Associations
20th Century Specialists
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Chicago, IL
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllMonumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
By Leza McVey
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
Partially glazed stoneware
Signature: Signed "Leza" inside the hand
Dimensions: 23¾" H × 14¼" W × 7¾" D
Conditi...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$22,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Glazed Stoneware by Elena Rakochy "La Linda Nedra"
Located in Chicago, IL
La Linda Nedra by Elena Rakochy
Artist Bio and Statement
Elena Rakochy is a sculptor from Chicago, specializing in clay and drawing inspiration from nature and interpersonal connect...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Clyde Burt Figural Ceramic Face on Plinth
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt figural ceramic face on attached plinth in glazed stoneware and hand painted face.
Signature to underside: [CB].
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture
By Mario Dal Fabbro
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Dal Fabbro - No. 12
Signed Mario Dal Fabbro, 1981
Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design shop prior to attending both the R. Superior Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts in Venice as well as Magistero Artistico, graduating with high honors in 1937.
From the years of 1938-1948 Dal Fabbro immersed himself in furniture design and academia. Primarily, he designed furniture for both design houses and private clients. Del Fabbro participated in the Triennale de Milano competition in both 1939 and 1947 and won the Ganzatti Contest for 'Standardization of Furniture". During this period he also contributed to the Italian design publications Domus and Stile and the French magazine L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui.
In 1948 Mario Dal Fabbro immigrated to America and began designing furniture for mass production, working for J.G. Furniture in New York and Quakertown, PA. During his years steady employ, he published Modern Furniture: Its Design And Construction in 1949 and contributed regularly to The New York Times and House and Garden. His subsequent publications spanned a little over the decade and included How to Build Modern Furniture (1951), How to Make Built-In Furniture (1955), and How to Make Children's Furniture and Play Equipment...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Ceramic Male Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic male figure, fired stoneware with monochromatic pattern.
Incised signature underside.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,625
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture
By Mario Dal Fabbro
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture No. 1
Signed: [Mario Dal Fabbro 1979]
Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$10,500 Sale Price
50% Off
You May Also Like
Leonardo Zanardello ceramic sculpture Nove Italy 1978
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful large sculpture made by Leonaro Zanardello, Nove Italy 1978. Zanardello worked with ceramics for a very short time, making his pieces super rare and hard to come by. His ar...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Jeanne Grandpierre, La Borne 1970-1980
By Jeanne Grandpierre
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware sculpture by Jeanne Grandpierre with a wood base.
La borne.
circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece, perfect conditions.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Aksel Hansen Surrealist Entity in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist figurine/ornament in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form based upon an ovoid main shape. The main color is mustard and the appli...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aksel Hansen Surrealist Entity in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist entity in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form based upon an ovoid main shape. The main color is mustard and the applied glaze ol...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Sculpture by Antoni Abad in Wood and Mixed Media
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wooden Sculpture in black featuring a central hand within a framework and containing metal coins by Spanish artist Antoni Abad.
Abad's works have been exhibited in major museums and...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Eric James Mellon Hand-Crafted Studio Pottery Head Sculpture Dated 1963
By Eric James Mellon 1
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual studio pottery head sculpted by renowned ceramic artist Eric James Mellon (British, 1925-2014) and dated 1963. Trained at the Central S...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
