Stone Cast Polar Bear Box
by Thomas McPhee Sculptor

As a master of classical realism, Salt Spring Island's Thomas McPhee combines both figurative and stylized elements in his work that often involves mythological themes and archetypes. The carvings range from small jewelry sized pieces to larger sculptures.

Signed Thomas R McPhee Sculpture Polar Bear Lidded Box.

Approximate measurements: diameter 4 1/2", height including cover 3 1/2", weight 1lb 4.9oz. Signed on T.R. McPhee on the lid top,, also signed on outside base rim.

“I want my carvings to feel as though they’ve always existed—only now revealed.”

Sculptor Thomas McPhee

Thomas McPhee is a Canadian sculptor renowned for his masterful gemstone carvings and kiln-cast glass sculptures. Largely self-taught, he refined his skills by studying European museum collections and developing his own techniques in the early 1980s. Working in precious and semi-precious gems, McPhee combines classical realism with mythic and archetypal themes, creating small-scale works collected worldwide.

Artist Statement

“The source of my inspiration in using gemstones as a primary vehicle for expression lies in their intrinsic qualities—permanence, beauty, purity, and inner light. These materials allow me to pursue a highly refined perfection of form, creating objects that feel timeless rather than transient. Whether working in precious stones or cast glass, I aim to carve sculptures that transcend the here and now and suggest a hopeful sense of the eternal.”

Thomas McPhee

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Sculptor Thomas McPhee

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Name: Stone Cast Polar Bear Box
Brand: Thomas McPhee
SKU: TRM97
Price: 365.00 CAD
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Stone Cast Polar Bear Box

Stone Cast Polar Bear Box by Thomas McPhee Sculptor

Sculptor Thomas McPhee

Artist Statement

Sculptor Thomas McPhee

McPhee combines classical realism with mythic and archetypal themes, creating small-scale works collected worldwide.

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