« Gus », the shih tzu — Ceramic on Ceramic by Arnaud Quercy
Ceramic on Ceramic, 20.0×14.0×30.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
A familiar companion, seen through the sharp geometry of Cubist clay.
First exhibited at Marché de la Création – Paris Montparnasse, Paris, April 2024 — Rencontres au Marché de la Création.
This work entered a private collection in Paris, France, March 2026.
Display Information: Base/pedestal not included. Available on request.
- ✓ Original artwork, handcrafted by Arnaud Quercy
- ✓ Certificate of authenticity included
Arnaud Quercy is a Parisian artist working across painting, music, and sculpture. His practice is grounded in Ideamorphism — the principle that a work of art does not carry meaning, but triggers it. Each piece is engineered to diffract differently through each person who encounters it.
He creates and exhibits at Art Quam Anima, his gallery-atelier at 28 rue du Dragon, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.
Series: Portraits
Part of Untamed Creations · 16 works in this series
Portraits
About This Artwork
This Cubist-inspired sculpture abstracts the form of Gus, the beloved Shih Tzu of Isis Gondoin, Arnaud Quercy's instructor at the Paris Profils et Reliefs workshop. Part of the Untamed Creations collection, the work employs geometric planes and angular facets to deconstruct and reinterpret the familiar companion who regularly accompanied Isis to the studio. Quercy uses volumetric fragmentation to transform the dog's essential character into modernist sculptural language.
The sculpture presents angular geometric planes that break down the Shih Tzu's form into faceted surfaces. Warm earthy tones develop across the ceramic surface through the firing process, creating natural patination that enhances the geometric structure. The clay includes small ceramic particles for strength, allowing the sharp edges and intersecting planes to maintain their definition. Each facet catches light differently, creating shifting shadows that emphasize the Cubist fragmentation of the animal's form.
The piece measures twenty by fourteen by thirty centimeters and weighs approximately three kilograms. Created in France during 2024, the sculpture bears certificate of authenticity number 20240310-0059 with the artist's signature on the back. The work connects to the tradition of Cubist sculptors like Jacques Lipchitz, Henri Laurens, and Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, applying their geometric vocabulary to contemporary animal portraiture within the broader exploration of form and abstraction that defines the Untamed Creations series.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Ceramic on Ceramic
- Dimensions: 20.0×14.0×30.0cm
- Weight: 3.0 kg
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20240310-0059
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0563 / 2024
Gallery Label
« Gus », the shih tzu Ceramic on Ceramic, 20.0×14.0×30.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0563 / 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.
Provenance
This work is held in a private collection. Provenance and exhibition history are maintained in the gallery archives.
Testimonials
Genuine reactions from collectors and viewers around the world
Nadia B. called the piece stunning art.
Norbert H. described the sculpture as a fascinating avant-garde work — "grandiose."
Mirta S. found the work enchanting.
Nassim M. saw echoes of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska in the piece, noting its Art Deco quality.
