READER
Ceramic on Ceramic, 20.0×14.0×7.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
The instant a reader disappears into a book, made permanent in clay.
Display Information: Base/pedestal not included. Available on request.
- ✓ Original artwork, handcrafted by Arnaud Quercy
- ✓ Certificate of authenticity included
French artist exploring the intersection of music, color perception, and systematic visual translation.
About This Artwork
Reader explores the moment of complete absorption when a reader's consciousness merges entirely with the text. Part of the Untamed Creations collection, this ceramic sculpture captures that instant when awareness leaves the physical world and inhabits the written word.
The sculpture takes a crescent form rendered in matte unglazed ceramic with warm pale tones. The curved shape functions as both a figure bent over a book and the book itself, creating a dual reading that reflects the merging of reader and text. The unglazed surface provides a tactile quality that emphasizes the handmade nature of the piece.
The work measures twenty by fourteen by seven centimeters and weighs less than one kilogram, making it a compact contemporary sculpture. Created in France in 2024, the piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20240528-0078 and bears the artist's signature on the bottom. The sculpture has found appreciation internationally, with viewers from seven countries responding to its minimalist approach to representing the reading experience.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Ceramic on Ceramic
- Dimensions: 20.0×14.0×7.0cm
- Weight: 0.83 kg
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20240528-0078
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0582 / 2024
Gallery Label
READER Ceramic on Ceramic, 20.0×14.0×7.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0582 / 2024
Materials & Technique
This ceramic sculpture is hand-formed using high-quality stoneware clay, then fired at high temperature in a kiln. Custom glazes are applied to achieve the desired color and surface texture.
The firing process vitrifies the clay, making it durable and permanent. The work is presented on a ceramic base. Each piece is signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity with unique registration number.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping to France and EU with full insurance coverage. Works are professionally packaged to prevent damage during transit.
Delivery times:
- France: 2-3 business days
- EU: 3-5 business days
- USA/Canada: 5-7 business days
- Rest of world: 7-14 business days
Tracking provided for all shipments.
Shipping costs outside France and EU are communicated upon enquiry.
Returns & Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you're not completely happy with your artwork, return it within 14 days of delivery for a full refund.
Artwork must be returned in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is covered for EU customers; international returns ship at buyer's expense.
Questions? Contact us before purchasing—we're happy to provide additional photos or details.
Testimonials
Genuine reactions from collectors and viewers around the world
Nadia B. was moved by the sculpture's minimalist delicacy, saying it captured the essence of reading perfectly — as a fellow reader, she felt it resonated deeply, and called it a masterpiece.
Apollonia S. admired the piece as beautiful modern artwork.
Kate J.S. found the sculpture truly beautiful.
Arlene L.O. described the work as beautiful art.
Michael S. praised the piece for its grace and beauty.
Olia K. said she adored the pure, curved form, calling it purity itself — adding that as someone demanding in art who loves Brancusi above all, the refined shapes reminded her of his work. "Bravo."
MichèleAndrée L. found the sculpture très élégant.
Irina Z. shared that she adores pieces like this.
Svjetlana R. felt the work was perfectly evoked, and that it invited the viewer into a kind of collaboration and reflection.
Timothy E.T. called the piece fantastic.
Renate M.L. reacted with "wow" — finding the sculpture spectacular.