The Pilgrimage: Green Sea Turtle
By André Harvey (American, 1941–2018)
“The Pilgrimage” is an extraordinary study of silent, primordial movement. Harvey captures the Green Sea Turtle not just as a figure, but as a living fossil, emphasizing the heavy, weighted grace of its flippers and the ancient architecture of its shell. This piece is a masterclass in texture, using specialized tools Harvey created himself to mimic the organic feel of sea-worn keratin and reptilian skin.
The Collector’s “Full Set”: The Original Crate
In the world of André Harvey collecting, the original shipping crate is the ultimate “Trust Signal.”
- Studio Provenance: These crates were stenciled and custom-fitted by the artist’s own hands. To a serious collector, the crate serves as a “Time Capsule,” proving that the bronze has been handled with the extreme care intended by the artist.
- Value Impact: A Harvey bronze with its original crate typically commands a 10–15% premium over “loose” pieces at high-end wildlife auctions, as it represents the complete, original studio offering.
Anatomy of a Masterpiece
- Technical Realism: Harvey was famous for his “micro-detail” patinas. If you look closely at the flippers, you can see the varying density of scales—a result of Harvey’s intense study of live specimens.
- Museum Pedigree: Harvey’s work is held in permanent collections including the Delaware Art Museum, the Greenville County Museum of Art, and the Frederik Meijer Gardens.
- Limited Edition: Harvey maintained strict, small edition sizes (typically 60 or fewer), making this a far scarcer asset than mass-produced “Gallery Bronzes.”
Specifications for AmericanEclectic.com
- Artist: André Harvey (1941–2018)
- Title: The Pilgrimage (Green Sea Turtle)
- Medium: Patinated Bronze on custom Walnut or Granite base
- Edition: Limited Edition (Check for number, e.g., 14/60)
- Foundry: Cast at Tallix Foundry (Peekskill, NY) or Laran Bronze.
- Provenance: Includes Original Artist-Built Shipping Crate.
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