Pear bottle - Sculpture bottle eau de vie metal lace steel and copper

The pear bottle sculpture is an artistic interpretation of a magnum of eau-de-vie, which I transform into a metal lace made of steel and copper.

The pear bottle sculpture is an artistic interpretation of a magnum of eau-de-vie, which I transform into a metal lace made of steel and copper.

A bottle transformed into sculpture

With this "Pear Bottle," I wanted to capture the elegant silhouette of a magnum bottle of pear eau-de-vie and translate it into my sculptural language: metal lace.

The shape is immediately recognizable, but it is deliberately openwork, fragmented, almost dissolved. Steel and copper blend to create a living, irregular material, pierced by light.

Material as memory

The copper brings a subtle warmth that evokes the amber reflections of the eau-de-vie.
The steel, darker, gives the sculpture its structure and raw character.

By working these metals until creating a true lace, I seek to reveal what lies behind the object: its memory, its use, its presence in our culture.

A bottle between object and artwork

This sculpture belongs to my Bouteilles collection, a series where everyday objects become poetic forms.

The pear bottle sculpture balances between immediate recognition and abstraction. It can be seen as a bottle, but also as fragile architecture, an organic column, or a mark left in the metal.

Each sculpture is unique and reveals different details depending on the light and viewpoint.

Sculpture Features

Title of the Work	Pear Bottle
Collection	Intimate Sculptures and Bouteilles
Artist	Philippe Buil
Type	Contemporary sculpture
Technique	Metal lace
Materials	Steel and copper
Signature	Engraved on the back

Steel drop base - Length: 6.3 in - Width: 3.5 in
Dimensions: Height: 18.9 in - Width: 6.3 in - Depth: 3.1 in

Learn more about the "Pear Bottle" sculpture

What is the inspiration behind the Pear Bottle sculpture?

The sculpture is inspired by a magnum bottle of pear brandy, transformed into a lightweight metal lace structure.

What materials make up this sculpture?

The sculpture is made of steel and copper, worked to create an openwork structure characteristic of Philippe Buil's work.

Does the sculpture represent a real bottle?

Yes, the silhouette is directly inspired by a brandy bottle, but it is deliberately transformed and fragmented to become an artistic work.

Is the sculpture a one-of-a-kind piece?

Yes, each sculpture made with this technique is unique because the metal lace forms organically during the material's crafting.

Where to display a metal bottle sculpture?

This sculpture can be displayed in a living room, a library, a designer wine cellar, or a contemporary art collection.

Is the Pear Bottle sculpture part of a series?

Yes, it belongs to the Bouteilles collection, a series of sculptures where Philippe Buil transforms familiar object shapes into works of art.

How does the light affect the sculpture?

The metal lace creates plays of shadow and light that change depending on the lighting and the viewer's position.