1980s Rare Michel Harvey Craft Ceramic Basket Sculpture

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RARE Michel Harvey Craft Ceramic Basket Sculpture
Approximately 4.75” × 4.75” × 2.5”

One of the more rare pieces to … Read more RARE Michel Harvey Craft Ceramic Basket Sculpture
Approximately 4.75” × 4.75” × 2.5”

One of the more rare pieces to collect, in great condition.

Michel Harvey is a Quebec artist who made ceramics in the 1980s, tricking the eye by making everyday objects in bisque ceramic and infusing each piece with a wicked attention to detail. Nothing in his collection is exactly what it seems. Elevating the everyday through art.

Michel Harvey is a Quebec artist who made ceramics in the 1980s, tricking the eye by making everyday objects in bisque ceramic and infusing each piece with a wicked attention to detail. Nothing in his collection is exactly what it seems. Elevating the everyday through art. The combination of Harvey's distinctive and skillful artistry, the limited availability of his works, and a growing collector base has all contributed to the increasing value and demand for his pottery

Michel Harvey's pottery, particularly his trompe-l'œil ceramic sculptures of everyday objects, has gained value for several reasons:

Unique and Innovative Style: Hyperrealism: Harvey's pieces are known for their incredibly realistic depictions of ordinary objects like paper bags, tank tops, gloves, and cardboard boxes, often fooling the eye with their trompe-l'œil effect.

Postmodern Pop Art: His work blends postmodern aesthetics with pop art sensibilities, elevating common items to art objects.

Rarity and Limited Output:
Limited Production: Harvey's limited output, he stopped selling new sculptures in the 1980s, makes his work relatively hard to find. Certain extra rare pieces, like the ceramic gardening glove, cardboard box, and berry basket are more sought-after by collectors. See less