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(Message started by: Melissa on Nov 6th, 2004, 5:43pm)
Title: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Melissa on Nov 6th, 2004, 5:43pm
I purchased a Jack-in-the-Pulpit vase at an estate sale and am trying to figure out who it could be made by.  I am thinking perhaps Murano?  Charlie, or anyone, do you have any idea??

Here's a pic...

http://forum.lowcarber.org/gallery/data/500/35956vase1-med.jpg

Thanks!
:)mel
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by fubar on Nov 6th, 2004, 6:01pm
It certainly has the look of Murano glass.  I have several pieces by Adriano dalla Valentina, one of the five 'masters' of this art.  If it is real, it will most likely have distinguishable marking on the bottom or may even be signed by the artist.  Be aware though, there are many imitations.  Imitations are not necessarily bad or less valuable though.  Are there any markings at all?

-Shawn
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Melissa on Nov 6th, 2004, 6:15pm
No Shawn, no markings at all.  The place I got it from had some exceptional glass pieces too, but I did not have enough cash on me to snatch them all up. :(  I am just kicking myself because i bought a couple other things that are really not worth much unless I group them together and auction them in a "lot".  *sigh*  Oh well, I'm still learning as I go!

:)
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Redd715 on Nov 6th, 2004, 6:25pm
Is it too goash of me to simply say it's pretty?
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Melissa on Nov 6th, 2004, 6:44pm

on 11/06/04 at 18:25:35, Redd715 wrote:
Is it too goash of me to simply say it's pretty?

Heck no Redd!!  When I first saw it I was floored at how stunning it was!  I love unique glass pieces and am leaning more and more toward learning as much as I can about them so I can sort of "specialize" in the art glass area.  I am huge glass and pottery art junkie, hehe.

Glad you like it!! :)
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Redd715 on Nov 6th, 2004, 6:52pm
I had to get back to IL where I was living after admitting Mom to the nursing home.  My brothers and sisters had to empty out her place without my help, and Mom had been saving my Grandmothers antigue glass vases and serving pieces.  Well just before I was able to move back to WI my brother, who was storeing Mom's things in his basement had a flood while they were away for a week on vacation and the wooden shelves that these pieces were on soaked up moisture collapsed and everything got smashed....

So much for my antiques....lol
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by fubar on Nov 6th, 2004, 6:55pm
A good glass gallery would be able to tell you, most likely.  It's still quite possible that it is valuable.  A lot of glass pieces are quite expensive, and a gallery that has these pieces can usually tell if the glass is high quality.

Look carefully at the glass... do you see *any* tiny air bubbles at all?  This is a sign of cheaper glasswork.  Are the colors pure and deep?  Also, it may be an illusion, but the end looks 'pinched' off and not quite like high quality finish work, but I really can't tell from the pic.
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Melissa on Nov 6th, 2004, 7:00pm

on 11/06/04 at 18:52:58, Redd715 wrote:
I had to get back to IL where I was living after admitting Mom to the nursing home.  My brothers and sisters had to empty out her place without my help, and Mom had been saving my Grandmothers antigue glass vases and serving pieces.  Well just before I was able to move back to WI my brother, who was storeing Mom's things in his basement had a flood while they were away for a week on vacation and the wooden shelves that these pieces were on soaked up moisture collapsed and everything got smashed....

So much for my antiques....lol


OMG Redd, how awful! :o  That would have broke my heart!  I'm so sorry. :(  I felt awful myself a couple weeks ago when I accidently knocked over one of my mothers ceramic figurines that crashed on the basement steps off our partition wall.  It was 1 piece of a set of 2.  They are called Kissing Angels and are a pearl white glaze.  I felt HORRIBLE.  I still have the broken pieces in a ziploc and I swear I'm gonna glue them back together somehow!

:)
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Melissa on Nov 6th, 2004, 7:03pm
Yep Shawn, there are some teeny tiny bubbles and the end is pinched off, so I guess it is a cheap piece... :-[  

Oh well, it still is quite beautiful!  I think I'll hang onto it and put it in the entertainment center that hubby is gonna build. :)

Thanks for your help!
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Redd715 on Nov 6th, 2004, 7:07pm
It's spilled milk I suppose...LOL

Takes a real steady hand to glue those things back together and alot of patience to ensure the seams show as little as possible...niether of which I have.. [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Charlie on Nov 6th, 2004, 10:25pm
Pretty thing Mel.

It's been awhile since I had anything nice.

I don't know this one but it looks newer. I'm not the person to ask. If it's an old piece, markings are very difficult to find. It takes a lot of looking.

I like it and Fubar is right.

Charlie
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by kissmyglass on Nov 6th, 2004, 10:49pm
WhoHoo Glass!  I make a living dealing glass & Pottery ,mostly Rare American made during the depression era. I'm obsessed & addicted big time. I'm considered by many an "Expert" and even have my name in a few books. I'm trying to do a book on a little known company(I have one of the only known catalogs) but it's a slow process for me.
Anyway Mel, unfortunatly your piece is new and doesn't have much value. If you like it though thats all that matters, Enjoy! If you start seriously getting into it you will be amaze at whats out there to be had.  I'll always be glad to help you in any way possible & hope we can keep your "mistakes' to a minimum.

FUbar, would love to see pics of your pieces...

Kev
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by fubar on Nov 7th, 2004, 2:27am
Here's a couple shots.  My ex wife already absconded with the two smaller fish, but I still have the big boy.  These pieces are signed by the artist and I bought them at the studio in Murano, Italy.


http://www.nunleys.com/02020117.JPG

http://www.nunleys.com/02020118.JPG

http://www.nunleys.com/02020119.JPG
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Jonny on Nov 7th, 2004, 7:40am

on 11/06/04 at 22:49:11, kissmyglass wrote:
WhoHoo Glass!


Laughing my mo therf ucking ass off!!!! ;;D

I knew you would show up here.....LOL ;;D

..............................jonny

Edit....to make sure the swears show up ;)
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Melissa on Nov 7th, 2004, 9:34am
Kev, thanks so much hon!  Perhaps one of these days I will learn how to blow glass myself.  Until then it's so much fun just finding pretty, and hopefully unique, pieces. :)


OMG Shawn, those are GORGEOUS!!!! :o  
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Jonny on Nov 7th, 2004, 9:45am

on 11/07/04 at 09:34:54, Melissa wrote:
one of these days I will learn how to blow


I'll meet you in the smoking room of the nearest airport my darling!

Wooohooo ;;D
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Melissa on Nov 7th, 2004, 9:47am
LMAO [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Redd715 on Nov 7th, 2004, 9:51am

on 11/07/04 at 09:45:37, Jonny wrote:
I'll meet you in the smoking room of the nearest airport my darling!

Wooohooo ;;D


SOMEONE woke up on the horny side of the bed.

Morning wood or just a piss hardon?

(sorry Bro couldn't resist) ;;D :-*
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by Jonny on Nov 7th, 2004, 7:40pm

on 11/07/04 at 09:51:10, Redd715 wrote:
SOMEONE woke up on the horny side of the bed.


Is there another side?
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by kissmyglass on Nov 7th, 2004, 7:48pm
It took this thread less than one day to go from art glass to blow jobs...god I love this place....
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by kissmyglass on Nov 7th, 2004, 7:50pm
Fu,
Thanks for the pics. glad the ex wife left you the big fish.  What a GREAT piece!!!  How big is it?  It's a beauty!!


Kev
Title: Re: Anyone know about art glass? (off topic)
Post by fubar on Nov 7th, 2004, 8:49pm

on 11/07/04 at 19:50:51, kissmyglass wrote:
Fu,
Thanks for the pics. glad the ex wife left you the big fish.  What a GREAT piece!!!  How big is it?  It's a beauty!!


Kev


It's about 14" high and 14" wide at the widest point.  It weighs 21.6 lbs, or 10 kg.

It really is a cool piece.  The artist used techniques that are still closely guarded secrets among the masters.


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