{"title":"Sculpture - Previous Listings","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"victor-vasarely-felhoe-hand-painted-wood-sculpture-signed-proper-certificates","title":"Felhoe Hand Painted Wood Sculpture Signed Proper Certificates","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Victor Vasarely\u003cbr\u003e Title: Felhoe\u003cbr\u003e Medium: Sculpture Hand Painted on Wood\u003cbr\u003e Size: 15.7' x 15.4' \u003cbr\u003e Edition Size: 100\u003cbr\u003e Year: 1989\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Vasarely sculptures are as good as it gets for affordable MAJOR art.  Vasarely paintings sell for 100s of thousands on up.  This is much like his original paintings except a series was still created of them.  They are hand pained and amazing in person.  For an entry into major art it doesn't get any better than this opportunity.  These pieces in person are stunning as you can see from the photos.  The piece is a mint condition.  The corner as photos looked as though it was crinkled, however this was in the wood before it was painted.  These pieces are typically not square.   Comes with a gallery COA and is listed at the best offer option.  The first to meet our bottom line will take this beauty home!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Victor Vasarely (Hungarian-French, 1906-1997) is one of the founding fathers of the Op-Art movement in Europe. His brightly colored optical patterns introduced a visually kinetic aspect to the traditionally flat paintings of his generation. Vasarely originally planned on becoming a doctor, however he abandoned medicine to follow his passion in the arts and enrolled at Sandor Bortnyik's private art school called Muhely, at the time widely recognized as Budapest's centre of Bauhaus studies. Unfortunately, the Muhely was not well funded and could not offer courses at the same level of quality as those offered at the Bauhaus. Consequently, they offered more pragmatic choices such as applied graphic art and typographical design, which later became the groundwork of Vasarely's style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist - Victor Vasarely","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5236969668645,"sku":"vv1002","price":7950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/products\/ec26aca2e75052e3fd41a5369259330f.jpg?v=1571449075"},{"product_id":"robert-wyland-dolphin-experience-sculpture-art-furniture-coffee-end-table-20k","title":"Dolphin Experience Sculpture Art Furniture Coffee End Table $20k","description":"\u003c!-- LISTING DESCRIPTION GOES HERE --\u003eArtist: Robert Wyland\u003cbr\u003e Medium: Bronze Table\u003cbr\u003e Year: 1992\u003cbr\u003e Size: 30' x 32' x 17'\u003cbr\u003e SN#: 129\/450\u003cbr\u003e Hand Signed on the base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We have two of these identical tables listed and if interested in both please let us know and we will make a package deal.  The tables are in perfect condition.  The colors of the blue ocean are incredibly bright and piercing.  Wyland is ultra famous for bringing life to the sea life he recreates in heavy well detailed bronze. These tables feature the original thick round glass and is part of this sold out edition.  Comes with the original Wyland certificate and appraisal of $20,240.  These piece have been professional crated and are ready to ship.  We also have for sale Day of the Dolphin Wyland sculpture that is pictured on the table in another listing.  Again these are massive mint condition end tables.  Robert Wyland is one of the most prolific sculptures of our time and through his work has been an incredible supporter of maintaining the health and longevity of the specie he sculpts.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Artist - Robert Wyland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5236991557669,"sku":"rw083","price":8999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/products\/edf8a8baa881344a16248872b2452cdc.jpg?v=1571449077"},{"product_id":"richard-macdonald-la-fuite-du-temps-bronze-sculpture-signed-limited-ed-sold-out","title":"Richard MacDonald La Fuite du Temps Bronze Sculpture Signed Limited Ed. Sold Out","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSold Out Edition.  First to meet our bottom line by submitting their best offer will take this beautiful piece home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRichard MacDonald - La Fuite du Temps\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalog: Mime\u003cbr\u003e\nRetail: $20,000 \u003cbr\u003e\nBronze, dated 1990\u003cbr\u003e\nEdition xx\/175\u003cbr\u003e\nSigned and signed on the base\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 13.5' x 17'\u003cbr\u003e\nMint Condition, COA included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLa Fuite du Temps; meaning, The passage of time.  This was one of MacDonald's more sought after sculptures that quickly saw the series sell out.  After selling out he created a smaller series of 950 units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided by the belief that art is an engagement with human beings, Richard MacDonald bases his studio practice on direct interaction with live models. His creative process involves a model, a dancer or an athlete the artist is portraying, a sculpting stand and tools and clay. The work is then born from the communication between the master and the subject, right in front of their eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDuring this process, MacDonald usually spends two to four hours with the model, studying the dynamic and the mechanics of the poses. Interestingly, he refuses to take any photographs and makes a large number of sketches on paper and in clay. This singles out Richard MacDonald as one of the rare sculptors who does not resort to modern technologies, but keeps the method original and organic. “My goal is to make fine art, and fine art comes from the soul,” said the artist about his practice, revealing his interest in the immortal. This is why he creates in the lasting bronze, with a goal is to leave a lasting legacy for the generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe encourage collectors to take this rare opportunity and submit their offers and enrich their collection with one of the best works by Richard MacDonald.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSelect our “Best Offer” option and submit your proposal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Richard MacDonald\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevoted to exploring of the human form, Richard MacDonald is often regarded as the world’s leading figurative sculptor today. This ingenious aesthete has been creating bronze sculptures with a relentless enthusiasm for over thirty years. Often described as Realism, his work is a part of the neo-figurative movement and it is greatly inspired by motion and the art of dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOriginally, Richard MacDonald was classically trained as a painter, having graduated Cum laude from the Art Center College of Design in 1971. His career began in the world of illustration, where the artist was frequently required to illustrate sporting events, including the Olympics. After a decade in illustration, he wanted to pursue another medium and his fascination with human body brought him to sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1983, MacDonald officially retired as an illustrator and immersed himself into a three-dimensional creative universe. His talent helped accelerate his career as a sculptor, as the artist quickly rose to international prominence. Celebrated for its dynamism, refinement and superb quality, sculptures by Richard MacDonald were greatly sought after, while numerous prestigious\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist - Richard Macdonald","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5236992213029,"sku":"rm1084","price":9250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/products\/aac49110f1a8bd83c4abd407b2e09f83.jpg?v=1571449077"},{"product_id":"erte-romain-de-tirtoff-amazon-bronze-sculpture-x-375-all-offers-considered","title":"Amazon bronze sculpture X\/375 All offers Considered","description":"\u003c!-- LISTING DESCRIPTION GOES HERE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eArtist: Erte\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTitle: Amazon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMedium: Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: 18 in. x 26 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSeries Size: 375\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYear: 1985\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition:  Piece is in great condition with very minor hard to see scratches that would expect on a bronze sculpture that is 30 years old.  So minor I can't pick them up in the photos attached that were all done by a professional photographer with no enhancements.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \n\u003cdiv\u003e   \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ertesignature.svg\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0a\/Ertesignature.svg\/220px-Ertesignature.svg.png\" width=\"220\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0a\/Ertesignature.svg\/330px-Ertesignature.svg.png 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0a\/Ertesignature.svg\/440px-Ertesignature.svg.png 2x\" data-file-width=\"210\" data-file-height=\"202\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e      \n\u003cdiv\u003e       \n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        Erté's signature\u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eIn 1907, he lived one year in Paris. He said about this time 'I did not discover \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aubrey_Beardsley\" title=\"Aubrey Beardsley\"\u003eBeardsley\u003c\/a\u003e until when I had already been in Paris for a year'. In 1910–12, Romain moved to Paris to pursue a career as a designer. He made this decision despite strong objections from his father, who wanted Romain to continue the family tradition and become a naval officer. Romain assumed his pseudonym to avoid disgracing the family. He worked for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paul_Poiret\" title=\"Paul Poiret\"\u003ePaul Poiret\u003c\/a\u003efrom 1913-1914. In 1915, he secured his first substantial contract with \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harper%27s_Bazaar\" title=\"Harper\" s=\"\" bazaar=\"\"\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, and thus launched an illustrious career that included designing costumes and stage sets. Between 1915–1937, Erte designed over 200 covers for \u003cem\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/em\u003e, and his illustrations would also appear in such publications as \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illustrated_London_News\" title=\"Illustrated London News\"\u003eIllustrated London News\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cosmopolitan_(magazine)\" title=\"Cosmopolitan (magazine)\"\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ladies%27_Home_Journal\" title=\"Ladies\" home=\"\" journal=\"\"\u003eLadies' Home Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vogue_(magazine)\" title=\"Vogue (magazine)\"\u003eVogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ert%C3%A9#cite_note-1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cdiv\u003e   \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:The_restless_sex_movie_poster.png\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a5\/The_restless_sex_movie_poster.png\/220px-The_restless_sex_movie_poster.png\" width=\"220\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a5\/The_restless_sex_movie_poster.png\/330px-The_restless_sex_movie_poster.png 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a5\/The_restless_sex_movie_poster.png\/440px-The_restless_sex_movie_poster.png 2x\" data-file-width=\"1938\" data-file-height=\"1096\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e      \n\u003cdiv\u003e       \n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        Ad for the silent film \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Restless_Sex\" title=\"The Restless Sex\"\u003eThe Restless Sex\u003c\/a\u003e featuring Erte as costume designer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eErté is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Art_deco\" title=\"Art deco\"\u003eart deco\u003c\/a\u003e period in which he worked. One of his earliest successes was designing apparel for the French dancer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artist - Erte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5236994539557,"sku":"e134","price":5450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/products\/b84051c110c01f3d75c1e125d5ee9250.jpg?v=1571449146"},{"product_id":"dale-chihuly-super-rare-massive-1979-navajo-blanket-cylinder-signed","title":"Dale Chihuly Super Rare Massive 1979 Navajo Blanket Cylinder Signed","description":"Artist: Dale Chihuly - Ivory Navajo Blanket Cylinder Studio\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium: Blown glass vase\u003cbr\u003e\nYear: 1979\u003cbr\u003e\nSignature: Engraved signature and date at the bottom\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: Approx. 6\"\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Mint condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. Includes Protective Display Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIt’s not a widely known fact that Dale Chihuly, the most famous glass artist in the world today, began his artistic career as a weaver. A passionate collector of “Indian trade blankets” produced by Pendleton Mill, the artist dedicated his first series in glass to the Navajo textiles. First developed in 1975, Cylinders represented the unification of Chihuly’s love for textile and his fascination with glassblowing. This group of glass vessels remains one of the most diverse and experimental series the artist keeps revisiting throughout his career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe Ivory Navajo Blanket Cylinder from 1979 is an extremely rare piece, entirely created by Chihuly’s hand. Although it dates to the period after the accident which left him blind in his left eye, it was made before the body surfing misadventure that permanently damaged the artist’s shoulder leaving him in no position to blow glass by himself. Consistent with his early glass works, the Ivory Navajo Blanket Cylinder does not explore the full palette yet. Instead, it studies the expressive power of the translucent and milky ivory nuances, enriched with multi-colored trailing and a black rim. The toned-down palette provides additional elegance to the simple, harmonious form, making this piece a unique gem within the oeuvre of Dale Chihuly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe Ivory Navajo Blanket Cylinder is a museum quality piece and a highly collectible item. Alike works have been sold in different auctions in the past decade, often reaching prices well above the high estimate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTo compare, a similar work from 1976, “Chief Pattern Blanket Vase” was sold by Cowan's Auctions, Inc. on Friday, May 6, 2016, under the lot number 00088, achieving $18,000. Another Navajo Blanket Cylinder from 1976 was sold four years earlier as a lot 04335 for $25,000 by Bonhams New York on Tuesday, June 12, 2012.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAn earlier piece, a Navajo Blanket Cylinder from 1975 was offered by New Orleans Auction Galleries on Sunday, July 24, 2016, lot 01092, selling for $22,500. Further, a First Phase Navajo Blanket Cylinder from 1975 was sold by Doyle New York on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, for $23,750, under the number 00382.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nA 1977 piece offered by Bonhams New York on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, was sold under the lot number 01049 for $15,600.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nA much later Blanket Cylinder from 1984 was offered and auctioned off by Bonhams New York on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, for $27,500 as a lot 03270.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nObserving the years of production and the auction price trends, we can detect a constant increase in prices, which testifies to the high value and collectible quality of the early Navajo Blanket Cylinder series by Dale Chihuly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWe provide a singular opportunity to enrich your collection with a true Dale Chihuly rarity!","brand":"Artist - Dale Chihuly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5236994637861,"sku":"d145","price":11500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/products\/b6ec04ac73cdbb6aad46fd8fe807c186.jpg?v=1571449146"},{"product_id":"erte-romain-de-tirtoff-la-tosca-bronze-sculpture-all-offers-considered","title":"Romain De Tirtoff La Tosca bronze sculpture All offers Considered","description":"\u003c!-- listing description --\u003e\r\n\t\u003ch4 class=\"x-ttba x-fftb x-brdt x-bktt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"x-tins x-ffac\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv id=\"x-main-desc\" class=\"x-tbox x-brdm x-bklt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"x-tins\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c!-- LISTING DESCRIPTION GOES HERE --\u003eArtist: Erte\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTitle: La Tosca\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMedium: Bronze Sculpture\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDimensions: 19.75' x 8.5'' x 7''\u003cbr\u003e\r\nEdition: of 500\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCurrent Retail: $10,000\u003cbr\u003e\r\nYear: 1989\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHere is a gorgeous example of Erte's La Tosca.  In excelent condition this piece stands 19.75' inches tall.  Her right blue and gold dress is spectacular in person.  This piece is listed with the best offer option.  It includes a gallery certificate and our lifetime exchange policy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eEarly life\u003c\/b\u003e\r\nTirtoff was born Roman Petrovich Tyrtov (????? ???????? ??????) in Saint Petersburg, to a distinguished family with roots tracing back to 1548. His father, Pyotr Ivanovich Tyrtov, served as an admiral in the Russian Fleet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eCareer\u003c\/b\u003e\r\nIn 1907, he lived one year in Paris. He said about this time 'I did not discover Beardsley until when I had already been in Paris for a year'. In 1910–12, Romain moved to Paris to pursue a career as a designer. He made this decision despite strong objections from his father, who wanted Romain to continue the family tradition and become a naval officer. Romain assumed his pseudonym to avoid disgracing the family. He worked for Paul Poiretfrom 1913-1914. In 1915, he secured his first substantial contract with Harper's Bazaar magazine, and thus launched an illustrious career that included designing costumes and stage sets. Between 1915–1937, Erte designed over 200 covers for Harper's Bazaar, and his illustrations would also appear in such publications as Illustrated London News, Cosmopolitan, Ladies' Home Journal, and Vogue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAd for the silent film The Restless Sex featuring Erte as costume designer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nErté is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period in which he worked. One of his earliest successes was designing apparel for the French dancer Gaby Deslys who died in 1920. His delicate figures and sophisticated, glamorous designs are instantly recognizable, and his ideas and art still influence fashion into the 21st century. His costumes, programme designs, and sets were featured in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1923, many productions of the Folies Bergère, and George White's Scandals. On Broadway, the celebrated French chanteuse Irène Bordoni wore Erté's designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIn 1925, Louis B. Mayer brought him to Hollywood to design sets and costumes for the silent film Paris. There were many script problems, so Erté was given other assignments to keep him busy. Hence, he designed for such films as Ben-Hur, The Mystic, Time, The Comedian, and Dance Madness. In 1920 he designed the set and costumes for the film The Restless Sex starring Marion Davies and financed by William Randolph Hearst.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBy far, his best known image is Symphony in Black, depicting a tall, slender woman draped in black holding a thin black dog on a leash. The influential image has been reproduced and copied countless times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nErté continued working throughout his life, designing revues, ballets, and operas. He had a major rejuvenation and much lauded interest in his career during the 1960s with the Art Deco revival. 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Look up Modern Artifact on the BBB’s website for more information and you will find a history of no complaints and an A+ Rating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eProfessional Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eEver notice how some pieces seem almost artificially bright in photos online?  We do not enhance any of our photos with Photoshop outside of labeling them with our watermark.  Th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artist - Dale Chihuly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5236996898853,"sku":"d147","price":6550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/products\/de472950f0216a5e8cbe470e3cac95c0.jpg?v=1571449147"},{"product_id":"dale-chihuly-super-rare-1980-navajo-blanket-cylinder-signed-with-drawing-of-dale","title":"Dale Chihuly Super Rare 1980 Navajo Blanket Cylinder Signed with Drawing of Dale","description":"\u003c!-- LISTING DESCRIPTION GOES HERE --\u003eArtist: Dale Chihuly \u003cbr\u003e Title: 1980 One of Kind Navajo Blanket Cylinder\u003cbr\u003e Size: 10' in Height'\u003cbr\u003e Year: 1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These rarely come across and are considered the most desirable and highly collected pieces Chihuly have created.  This is one of those rare moments and opportunities to own the most beautiful Navajo Blanket Cylinder we have ever come across.  Also rare to Chihuly pieces you will find a drawing of himself on the bottom of the piece!  This piece came directly from a student of the Pilchuck Glass School and was a gift from Dale.  We recently purchased this amazing cylinder and have listed at the best offer option to name your price on one of the most rare and highly collected pieces Chihuly ever created.  The piece comes with a gallery certificate of authenticity and story behind it.  Make your offer today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One of his most celebrated series, Dale Chihuly's Persians eloquently capture his love of compelling colors and energetic forms. In an essay from Chihuly Persians, art historian Tina Oldknow describes Chihuly's diverse color palette as 'subtle, intense, simple, complicated, dark, light: Chihuly's colors are his signature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Chihuly Workshop Studio Edition, Aspen Green Persian, incorporates the opulent colors and exquisite lines of Chihuly's Persian series. This piece is highlighted by a radiant citron green, with delightful shades of yellow and red spots sprinkled on the back like lingering confetti from a late-night celebration. A contrasting red lip wrap delineates a softly rippled and folded edge, and thin lines radiate outward around the body, beginning at the ball foot, on which the Persian rests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Handblown, and signed by Chihuly, Aspen Green Persian measures approximately nine inches across. Accompanying each Studio Edition are a Plexiglas vitrine and Chihuly Persians, a publication featuring an in-depth essay by Tina Oldknow, current curator of modern glass at the Corning Museum of Glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Aspen Green Persian is a festive blend of exotic form and intense color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chihuly, is known especially for his fine glass work and vibrantly colored original paintings, Dale Chihuly is one of the most famous modern American artists. While his glass work is what made him famous, Chihuly is truly a master of many mediums.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An early interest in art beginning at a young age spurred Chihuly to pursue a long and varied artistic education. Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1941 the artist grew up there and studies Interior Design at the nearby University of Washington. After his graduation he enrolled in the country first glass program at the University of Wisconsin. In 1968, he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study glass blowing at the renowned Venini glass factory in Venice, Italy. A the Venini factory, Chihuly was exposed to the team approach to glass blowing that he would go on to incorporate throughout the rest of his career. He later went on to study and receive his second master’s degree from the widely respected Rhode Island School of Design. After his graduation, Chihuly was asked to create and head the school’s first glass department. During this time, he also maintained his Washington roots by beginning the Pilchuck glass school near Stanwood in 1971. It was here he first began significantly pushing the envelope of glass sculpture. He began creating the indoor and outdoor artistic installation which would later go on to become a hallmark of the artist’s work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   During 1971, Chihuly also opened his first exhibition in New York. The work showcased designs influenced by Navajo blanket patterns. The Native American population of the Northwest would go on to play a landmark role in Chihuly’s work, as he would also go on to create a series inspired by their basket work. 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He is the name behind the spectacular ceiling at the Bellagio’s flower garden in Las Vegas and the creator of the Rotunda Chandelier at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Glass works of Dale Chihuly are considered some of the most desired collectibles between the decorative arts devotees today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite his initial indifference towards education, Chihuly has spent a lot of time in school, obtaining both scientific and artistic degree in sculpture from prestigious graduate schools. He displayed a proclivity for interior design and craft early on, but his true passion was always in the glass. He was a Fulbright Fellow in the late 1960s and an apprentice at the Venini Glass Factory in Venice. Mastering the art of Murano glasswork, he continued the experiments with glassblowing and thus became one of the people who brought the ancient art of glassblowing back into the spotlight on an international scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonumental and small-scale artwork of Dale Chihuly is present in over 200 most renowned decorative art collections today, while the artist holds twelve honorary doctorates!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most illustrious series in his work are Cylinders and Baskets he created in the 1970s; Macchia, Venetians, and Persians from the 1980s, Niijima Floats and Chandeliers created in the 1990s; and a more recent one, Fiori from the 2000s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor over 30 years, Dale Chihuly has been acting as an artistic director of his team of craftsmen, since he was incapacitated in two accidents, which left him blind in one eye and incapable of holding the blowing tube. This change allowed him to see the possibilities of glass work on a broader scale, while still maintaining his recognizable style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist - Dale Chihuly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5236999913509,"sku":"d172324","price":10500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/products\/065427340a8469386ec3f5506cfca8f2.jpg?v=1571449147"},{"product_id":"dale-chihuly-large-ruby-macchia-sold-out-limited-portland-press-glass-sculpture","title":"Large Ruby Macchia Sold Out Limited Portland Press Glass Sculpture","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- LISTING DESCRIPTION GOES HERE --\u003eArtist: Dale Chihuly \u003cbr\u003e Title: Ruby Macchia \u003cbr\u003e Size: 10 1\/2 x 9 1\/4' \u003cbr\u003e Year: 2000 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Series: Portland Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed and dated on the bottom by the artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You are looking at a mint and highly desirable Chihuly Macchia in superb condition.   The piece includes the original stand from Chihuly studios.  Photos do not do this piece justice.  When light hits this particular piece it explodes with bright reds and subdue purples all with a beautiful lime yellow to define the architecture of the piece.  This piece is in mint condition.  It comes with a gallery certifiacte of authenticity and our lifetime exchange policy which you can read more on below.  The purchase price includes shipping and handling safely to your location.  We have it listed at the best offer option so please feel free to name your price today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chihuly, is known especially for his fine glass work and vibrantly colored original paintings, Dale Chihuly is one of the most famous modern American artists. While his glass work is what made him famous, Chihuly is truly a master of many mediums.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An early interest in art beginning at a young age spurred Chihuly to pursue a long and varied artistic education. Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1941 the artist grew up there and studies Interior Design at the nearby University of Washington. After his graduation he enrolled in the country first glass program at the University of Wisconsin. In 1968, he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study glass blowing at the renowned Venini glass factory in Venice, Italy. A the Venini factory, Chihuly was exposed to the team approach to glass blowing that he would go on to incorporate throughout the rest of his career. He later went on to study and receive his second master’s degree from the widely respected Rhode Island School of Design. After his graduation, Chihuly was asked to create and head the school’s first glass department. During this time, he also maintained his Washington roots by beginning the Pilchuck glass school near Stanwood in 1971. It was here he first began significantly pushing the envelope of glass sculpture. He began creating the indoor and outdoor artistic installation which would later go on to become a hallmark of the artist’s work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   During 1971, Chihuly also opened his first exhibition in New York. The work showcased designs influenced by Navajo blanket patterns. The Native American population of the Northwest would go on to play a landmark role in Chihuly’s work, as he would also go on to create a series inspired by their basket work. This famous series known as Baskets and Cylinders was showcased in 1978 at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. After this exhibit, Dale Chihuly’s career really began to take off. By 1980, he was showcasing in installations, one man shows, and art exhibits around the world including ground breaking shows in Israel and Brazil. In 1983, Chihuly began using more color and abstract shapes in his glass work. His Seaforms were the first to showcase these new techniques. Throughout the 1980s, Chihuly’s glass work expanded both literally through its immense size, and figuratively through its new techniques. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Chihuly’s multitude of artistic experience and knowledge has made him able to combine elements of many disciplines to create a truly one of a kind aesthetic. The weaving technique he uses in many of his glass sculptures is taken from his earlier educator in interior design. Similarly, he also credits his interior design background in being able to conceptualize a three dimensional work and its relationship with the space it occupies. Since the artist experienced a shoulder injury in 1979 and is no longer able to blow glass himself, the artist’s experience in painting and drawing has aided him in showing his team of glassblowers his final vision. 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An eccentric collection of brightly colored and unusually shaped objects - primarily small bottles and vessels - the earliest Persians looked “archaeological” to Chihuly, like excavated ancient treasures. Chihuly sensed that these objects represented a formal direction in his art that was experimental, new, and exotic. Exhibited for the first time in Chihuly’s 1986 solo exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs of the Palais du Louvre in Paris, the Persians were described in the exhibition catalogue as “new possibilities from the blowpipe.”2 At the time of the Louvre show, the series was still untitled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “In the beginning, the Persians had to do with the contrast between two colors ... between open and closed forms ... and the intensity of the body wraps,” Chihuly has recalled. (“Body wrap” is Chihuly’s term for the stripe of color applied to the body of a piece.) Soon, the early Persians’ color-saturated, contrasting body wraps were seen by the artist as alternately “Persian,” “Byzantine,” and “minaret-like,” almost “Persian and Roman too.” More interested in the East than the West, Chihuly liked the sound of the word “Persian,” the associations it inspired, and the series found a name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An early interest in art beginning at a young age spurred Chihuly to pursue a long and varied artistic education. Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1941 the artist grew up there and studies Interior Design at the nearby University of Washington. After his graduation he enrolled in the country first glass program at the University of Wisconsin. In 1968, he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study glass blowing at the renowned Venini glass factory in Venice, Italy. A the Venini factory, Chihuly was exposed to the team approach to glass blowing that he would go on to incorporate throughout the rest of his career. He later went on to study and receive his second master’s degree from the widely respected Rhode Island School of Design. After his graduation, Chihuly was asked to create and head the school’s first glass department. During this time, he also maintained his Washington roots by beginning the Pilchuck glass school near Stanwood in 1971. It was here he first began significantly pushing the envelope of glass sculpture. He began creating the indoor and outdoor artistic installation which would later go on to become a hallmark of the artist’s work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e During 1971, Chihuly also opened his first exhibition in New York. The work showcased designs influenced by Navajo blanket patterns. The Native American population of the Northwest would go on to play a landmark role in Chihuly’s work, as he would also go on to create a series inspired by their basket work. This famous series known as Baskets and Cylinders was showcased in 1978 at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. 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The 2000 edition 'Red Blanket Cylinder' is a radiant red cylinder with a golden yellow lip wrap and two delicately crafted blanket drawings accented with an oxblood-colored glass thread.br\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-tins\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1941 the artist grew up there and studies Interior Design at the nearby University of Washington. After his graduation he enrolled in the country first glass program at the University of Wisconsin. In 1968, he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study glass blowing at the renowned Venini glass factory in Venice, Italy.   At the Venini factory, Chihuly was exposed to the team approach to glass blowing that he would go on to incorporate throughout the rest of his career. 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The ability of the word “macchia” to encapsulate the concept of the spontaneous outpouring of artistic sensibility may have been the reason why Scanga recommended it to his friend. The word choice encompasses more than the mere fact that a distinguishing feature of this series is the artist’s preference for splotches of color. When Chihuly appropriates the term “Macchia” for his series, he gives back to the word some of its traditional meanings, particularly the emphasis on spontaneity, on artistic collaboration with technique rather than mere control of it, and on close kinship between artist and nature. His works with their vibrant dashes of color embody both interpretations of the sketch: the artist’s conception and the initial realization of it.” R. Hobbs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece comes in professional, safe packaging. 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With these works, Chihuly broke new ground in the ancient technique of glass blowing. An assembly of unforeseen forms executed in iridescent colors, Persians are celebrated for their unrestrained motion and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe undulating form of these delicate vessels is highlighted with fine contrasting stripes of colors, which Chihuly describes as the body wrap. Through a highly delicate technique, which is the result of the genius originality and remarkable craftsmanship, molten glass bubbles are transformed into unusual whirling shapes of exquisite beauty and grace. While sets of two or three Persians are relatively common, a nine-piece set is remarkably special, exquisitely rare and, thus, highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive set is comprised of five shell forms, two flat panel forms with undulating edges, one rattle-like form and one pistil-like form, all tied together into a harmonious composition. The smaller forms are delicately placed into larger shells, creating a floating-like effect. Each piece is wound with a sinuous body wrap of golden amber and blue, rippling from the center towards the composition\u0026amp;rsquo;s outer rims. The scalloped edges are embellished with a contrasting lip-wrap, further highlighting vessels\u0026amp;rsquo; soft, undulating vivacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece comes in professional, safe packaging. Certificate of Authenticity included. Free shipping. Collect art in a smart way! Select our Best Offer option to propose a price. The first bidder to meet the bottom line price wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Dale Chihuly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most famous contemporary glass artists in the world, Dale Chihuly is best known for his monumental sculptures and installations. 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Includes original Chihuly display case. Guaranteed Authentic and includes gallery certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all of his colorful pieces it is our opinion that this piece is the easiest to light up with the lowest of light. So hard to do the piece justice with photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is listed at best offer so name your price today! An early interest in art beginning at a young age spurred Chihuly to pursue a long and varied artistic education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tacoma, Washington in 1941 the artist grew up there and studies Interior Design at the nearby University of Washington. After his graduation he enrolled in the country first glass program at the University of Wisconsin. In 1968, he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study glass blowing at the renowned Venini glass factory in Venice, Italy. A the Venini factory, Chihuly was exposed to the team approach to glass blowing that he would go on to incorporate throughout the rest of his career. He later went on to study and receive his second master’s degree from the widely respected Rhode Island School of Design. After his graduation, Chihuly was asked to create and head the school’s first glass department. During this time, he also maintained his Washington roots by beginning the Pilchuck glass school near Stanwood in 1971. It was here he first began significantly pushing the envelope of glass sculpture. He began creating the indoor and outdoor artistic installation which would later go on to become a hallmark of the artist’s work. During 1971, Chihuly also opened his first exhibition in New York. The work showcased designs influenced by Navajo blanket patterns. The Native American population of the Northwest would go on to play a landmark role in Chihuly’s work, as he would also go on to create a series inspired by their basket work. This famous series known as Baskets and Cylinders was showcased in 1978 at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. After this exhibit, Dale Chihuly’s career really began to take off. By 1980, he was showcasing in installations, one man shows, and art exhibits around the world including ground breaking shows in Israel and Brazil. In 1983, Chihuly began using more color and abstract shapes in his glass work. His Seaforms were the first to showcase these new techniques. Throughout the 1980s, Chihuly’s glass work expanded both literally through its immense size, and figuratively through its new techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChihuly’s multitude of artistic experience and knowledge has made him able to combine elements of many disciplines to create a truly one of a kind aesthetic. The weaving technique he uses in many of his glass sculptures is taken from his earlier educator in interior design. Similarly, he also credits his interior design background in being able to conceptualize a three dimensional work and its relationship with the space it occupies. Since the artist experienced a shoulder injury in 1979 and is no longer able to blow glass himself, the artist’s experience in painting and drawing has aided him in showing his team of glassblowers his final vision. His drawings and paintings used in this process have become famous works of art that are prized among museums and collectors. Recently, the artist’s love of the outdoors and botany has propelled to a number of world famous garden and greenhouse installations. Most famous of these is his iconic “Glass House” he created in his home state of Washington. 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His aptly named \"Dreamers\" captures a lighter than air feeling that sets the stage for the relaxed, nude woman at the center of the piece. Hart has always been known as a classical sculptor with an unmatched eye for details, but the advent of his lucite works helped him transition to a conceptual artist. Often exploring themes of spirituality and emotion, lucite is the perfect backdrop for the feeling Hart aims to express.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Frederick Hart's \"Dreamers\" is signed by the artist and includes a gallery certificate of authenticity. It is from an edition of 350 + 60 AP and the current gallery retail price for the piece is over $11,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Frederick Hart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As one of America’s greatest representational artists, Frederick Hart left a lasting and unique mark in the world of modern sculpture. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1943, he studied at the University of South Carolina and after protesting alongside black students during the Civil rights movement, he moved to Washington D.C. to continue his studies at the Corcoran School of Art. Fascinated with the human figure and the classical approach, he started developing his career in 1966 as a stone carver apprentice at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Leaving the Cathedral in 1971, Hart started his own studio practice but had little success in the first years. In 1974, he was awarded the project by the Cathedral to create a contemporary interpretation of The Creation, an event that would change his life. Soon, Hart’s career took a turn for the better and in the upcoming decades, he rose to national prominence, becoming a government art advisor in 1985 and receiving the prestigious Henry Hering Award from the National Sculpture Society in 1987.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Best known for his architectural public sculpture work, Frederick Hart remained loyal to the figurative art, speaking very critically of abstract and similar art movements. He was the voice of moral responsibility among artists and the propagator of the classical aesthetic notions in art, representing the group of like-minded artists called “The Centerists”. \"My work isn't art for art's sake, it's about life. I have no patience with obscure or unintelligible art - I want to be understood,\" he used to say, alluding to the higher aspirations and clear message his art delivered. Frederick Hart’s works are celebrated for their beauty and flawless execution, always in movement, layered with emotion, often depicting a form of religious trance or heightened state of awareness. With strong religious undertones, they can be seen as universal allegories, so rare, yet necessary in contemporary life and art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Despite his traditional views on the artistic substance, Hart was a pioneer in the use of transparent acrylic resin in the creation of figurative sculptures. 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In 2000 Tom Wolfe profiled Hart for The New York Times Magazine in an article called: The Artist the Art World Couldn't See. \"I have not attempted to try to relive or recreate the past; but I have sought guidance from those timeless elements in the past which remain valid and vital to the future ... The purpose of my art is to seek beauty and truth, and to explore and glorify the human being and the universe.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick Hart Frederick Hart, a sculptor best known for his ''Three Soldiers'' statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and for his ''Creation'' sculptures at the National Cathedral in Washington, died on Friday at a hospital in Baltimore. He was 56 and lived in Hume, Va. The cause was lung cancer, said his wife, Lindy. Mr. Hart's three American soldiers seem to be emerging from a wooded glen in Vietnam. The bronze was executed to resolve a dispute over the design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. J. Carter Brown, the chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts, recalled that many veterans protested when the commission selected Maya Lin's stark pair of 200-foot walls to honor the Americans killed in Vietnam, preferring a more realistic approach for a memorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Hart had finished third in the competition, competing in a field of 1,450 anonymous submissions, Mr. Brown said, and he was eventually called on to do his sculpture as well. ''The Rick Hart sculpture is deferential to the Maya Lin,'' Mr. Brown said. ''It solved the problem of the culture wars that broke out over the monument.'' Ms. Lin's work, which lists the names of all the American dead, was able to go forward because of the compromise and has since become one of the most visited monuments in Washington. Mr. Hart's sculpture was erected in 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interview with Mr. Hart in The Washingtonian magazine last year, Barbara Matusow suggested that Mr. Hart was less attracted to modern 20th-century sculpture than to the lush romanticism of the 19th century, and he agreed. ''I would have been a far more compatible personality if I'd been born in that age,'' he said. ''I envied that world, which adhered to the values I believe in -- beauty, decorum, elegance and classicism.'' That attitude is reflected in ''Ex Nihilo,'' a 1983 work that depicts the Creation above the doors of the west front of the National Cathedral. Among those who posed for figures in the Creation were Mr. Hart's wife. She survives him along with their two sons, Lain and Alexander. Some critics faulted Mr. Hart for directing his talent toward less enduring themes, especially a line of acrylic sculptures, generally busts of people, that he told Ms. Matusow had earned him $8 million since he began selling them in the 1980's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Hart was born in Atlanta and grew up in South Carolina. He attended the University of South Carolina, the Corcoran School of Art and American University. He told The Washingtonian that he learned sculpture by apprenticing at Gianetti's, an ornamental plasterer in Rockville, Md., that employed Italian immigrant artisans, and for Felix de Weldon, the sculptor of the Iwo Jima memorial. After being turned down repeatedly, Mr. Hart was hired as an apprentice by Roger Morigi, the master stone carver of the National Cathedral. ''In the contemporary spectrum,'' said Mr. Brown, the chairman emeritus of the National Gallery of Art, ''he represents one end of it in comparison to contemporary sculptors who are working in total abstraction or dissolving the medium into mutations. 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The nude woman subject is repeated several times, with varying degrees of revelation. In some iterations, she is shrouded in mystery, while other representations show her on full display with remarkable detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Thanks to his impeccable eye for detail and technical precision, Frederick Hart is considered one of the world's foremost figurative sculptors. His classical techniques make for timeless, traditional works, but the innovative and modern use of lucite as a material help modernize the work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Frederick Hart's \"Light Whispers\" is signed by the artist and includes a gallery certificate of authenticity. It is from an edition of 300 and the current gallery retail price for the piece is over $16,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Frederick Hart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As one of America’s greatest representational artists, Frederick Hart left a lasting and unique mark in the world of modern sculpture. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1943, he studied at the University of South Carolina and after protesting alongside black students during the Civil rights movement, he moved to Washington D.C. to continue his studies at the Corcoran School of Art. Fascinated with the human figure and the classical approach, he started developing his career in 1966 as a stone carver apprentice at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Leaving the Cathedral in 1971, Hart started his own studio practice but had little success in the first years. In 1974, he was awarded the project by the Cathedral to create a contemporary interpretation of The Creation, an event that would change his life. Soon, Hart’s career took a turn for the better and in the upcoming decades, he rose to national prominence, becoming a government art advisor in 1985 and receiving the prestigious Henry Hering Award from the National Sculpture Society in 1987.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Best known for his architectural public sculpture work, Frederick Hart remained loyal to the figurative art, speaking very critically of abstract and similar art movements. He was the voice of moral responsibility among artists and the propagator of the classical aesthetic notions in art, representing the group of like-minded artists called “The Centerists”. \"My work isn't art for art's sake, it's about life. I have no patience with obscure or unintelligible art - I want to be understood,\" he used to say, alluding to the higher aspirations and clear message his art delivered. Frederick Hart’s works are celebrated for their beauty and flawless execution, always in movement, layered with emotion, often depicting a form of religious trance or heightened state of awareness. With strong religious undertones, they can be seen as universal allegories, so rare, yet necessary in contemporary life and art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Despite his traditional views on the artistic substance, Hart was a pioneer in the use of transparent acrylic resin in the creation of figurative sculptures. He patented a process of embedding one sculpture inside another, an innovative method that was not characteristic for religious (or other) sculpture until that time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hart died on August 13, 1999, in Baltimore, Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist - Frederick Hart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7827026149428,"sku":"96629098","price":8795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/products\/f95aa783475b11add0d692646639b656.jpg?v=1571449148"},{"product_id":"frederick-hart-transcendent-40k-retail-signed-limited-edition","title":"Transcendent 40k Retail Signed Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Frederick Hart\u003cbr\u003e Title: Transcendent\u003cbr\u003e Medium: Lucite\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 19\" x 11\" x 9\"\u003cbr\u003e Inscription: Engraved signature\u003cbr\u003e Edition: 96\/350 + 60 AP\u003cbr\u003e Year: 1991\u003cbr\u003e Condition: Very good condition\u003cbr\u003e Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Frederick Hart's 1991 “Transcendent” lucite sculpture is imbued with a truly sublime presence. Female and male figures emerging from the Lucite seem to appear and disappear within the work. This ghostly effect is created through Hart’s unique process of embedment, which involves casting one acrylic work within another. It is a technique the artist patented in 1982, marking the end of a decade of constant experimentation and progression and the beginning of the period of precise refinement. Consistent with his unique poetic vision, the inner, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual forces dominate the work. Imbued with a distinct sense of grace, this piece is a testament to Hart’s remarkable technical abilities and devotion to the craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Frederick Hart's \"Transcendent\" is signed by the artist and includes a gallery certificate of authenticity. It is from an edition of 350 (+ 60 AP) and the current gallery retail price for the piece is over $40,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Frederick Hart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As one of America’s greatest representational artists, Frederick Hart left a lasting and unique mark in the world of modern sculpture. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1943, he studied at the University of South Carolina and after protesting alongside black students during the Civil rights movement, he moved to Washington D.C. to continue his studies at the Corcoran School of Art. Fascinated with the human figure and the classical approach, he started developing his career in 1966 as a stone carver apprentice at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Leaving the Cathedral in 1971, Hart started his own studio practice but had little success in the first years. In 1974, he was awarded the project by the Cathedral to create a contemporary interpretation of The Creation, an event that would change his life. Soon, Hart’s career took a turn for the better and in the upcoming decades, he rose to national prominence, becoming a government art advisor in 1985 and receiving the prestigious Henry Hering Award from the National Sculpture Society in 1987.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Best known for his architectural public sculpture work, Frederick Hart remained loyal to the figurative art, speaking very critically of abstract and similar art movements. He was the voice of moral responsibility among artists and the propagator of the classical aesthetic notions in art, representing the group of like-minded artists called “The Centerists”. \"My work isn't art for art's sake, it's about life. 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Condition: Museum Quality Condition without Flaws The piece comes in professional, safe packaging. Certificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect art in a smart way! Select our Best Offer option to propose a price. The first bidder to meet the bottom line price wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Pablo Picasso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA man of unparalleled talent, Pablo Picasso was the most influential figure in the 20th-century art. With an unequivocal sense of invention, he was devoted to creating art throughout his life, crossing media with utter ease and elegance, always following his limitless imagination as the ultimate indicator of truth. Together with Georges Braque, Picasso fathered one of the most progressive art movements - Cubism, rethinking the representation of the three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface in a radical way. Inspired by the art of Africa and the Iberian peninsula, his ideas and works left a deep mark on other modernist movements, including Expressionism and Surrealism. His most famous work, the powerful “Guernica” (1937), was created in reaction to the Spanish Civil War, today celebrated as the supreme example of anti-war art. Resolute and vital throughout his life, Picasso left behind a colossal body of work of paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, ceramics, costumes and stage set designs. With a name synonymous with greatness, Picasso is considered a legend. He was infamous for his many passionate relationships with women, as well as for his charisma. With an ego to match his gift, the great artist once said about himself: “My mother said to me, 'If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.' Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePablo Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain, in 1881. 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Reference: Literature: Alain Ramié, \"Picasso: Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971,\" #no. A.R. 175 1952\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Museum Quality Condition without Flaws The piece comes in professional, safe packaging. Certificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect art in a smart way! Select our Best Offer option to propose a price. The first bidder to meet the bottom line price wins. About Pablo Picasso A man of unparalleled talent, Pablo Picasso was the most influential figure in the 20th-century art. With an unequivocal sense of invention, he was devoted to creating art throughout his life, crossing media with utter ease and elegance, always following his limitless imagination as the ultimate indicator of truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether with Georges Braque, Picasso fathered one of the most progressive art movements - Cubism, rethinking the representation of the three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface in a radical way. Inspired by the art of Africa and the Iberian peninsula, his ideas and works left a deep mark on other modernist movements, including Expressionism and Surrealism. His most famous work, the powerful “Guernica” (1937), was created in reaction to the Spanish Civil War, today celebrated as the supreme example of anti-war art. Resolute and vital throughout his life, Picasso left behind a colossal body of work of paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, ceramics, costumes and stage set designs. 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We can find it in numerous artworks and in practically all the mediums the master delved in, appearing as a single majestic image, or as a chief character in bullfighting or mythological scenes. One of the most iconic sculptures Picasso created is definitely the “Bull's Head” from 1942, an avant-garde piece composed out of bicycle parts. Contemplation of the bull culminated in his 1945 lithograph series captioned “La Taureau”, in which he used the figure of the animal to depict the artistic evolution of form, from representational to abstract. Albeit simple, these images portray a wide range of artistic influences and show the extent of Picasso’s understanding of art and history, as well as philosophy, while he returns to the very basics of the visual image with abstract figures resembling the cave drawings of Lascaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral years later, the bull became one of the favorite motifs in Madoura ceramics and the artist conceived an entire series entitled “Toros” in 1952. The piece on offer belongs to this series, as one of the 500 copies issued over the years. It is an early work of the series, related to the earlier and more valuable realm of the artist’s Madoura production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith two different portrayals of the bull, Picasso divided the scene into two planes, hinting perspective in proportion and composition. Still, his vision remains schematic and balanced, with two different emblematic silhouettes of the animal resting and standing. We can sense the power of the two animals, each one oozing the archetypal masculinity through mass and posture. The dark bodies of the bulls dominate the gentle landscape clad in aquatic hues. They are larger than life, eternal, emitting virile potential energy in contrast with the mild suggestions of surrounding flora.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular plate is created circa 1953, in white earthenware and it’s decorated with engobes, oxidized paraffin for color, and white enamel. The mark on the bottom “Edition Picasso Madoura” is one of the most common markings of the Vallauris ceramics, indication an authentic limited edition conceived by Picasso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Pablo Picasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA man of unparalleled talent, Pablo Picasso was the most influential figure in the 20th-century art. With an unequivocal sense of invention, he was devoted to creating art throughout his life, crossing media with utter ease and elegance, always following his limitless imagination as the ultimate indicator of truth. Together with Georges Braque, Picasso fathered one of the most progressive art movements - Cubism, rethinking the representation of the three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface in a radical way. Inspired by the art of Africa and the Iberian peninsula, his ideas and works left a deep mark on other modernist movements, including Expressionism and Surrealism. His most famous work, the powerful “Guernica” (1937), was created in reaction to the Spanish Civil War, today celebrated as the supreme example of anti-war art. Resolute and vital throughout his life, Picasso left behind a colossal body of work of paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, ceramics, costumes and stage set designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a name synonymous with greatness, Picasso is considered a legend. He was infamous for his many passionate relationships with women, as well as for his charisma. With an ego to match his gift, the great artist once said about himself: “My mother said to me, 'If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.' 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Shipping is free and as always Modern Artifact 100% satisfaction guarantees everything in this listing to be true and accurate. Buy smart, buy from Modern Artifact. Please review our 100% feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue Raisonné \u0026amp; COA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePablo Picasso ceramic Bull Under the Tree (Taureau sous l'arbre ), 1952 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices accompanying the final sale of the work):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Ramié, A. (1988) Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 159.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePablo Picasso ceramic Taureau sous l'arbre (Bull Under the Tree), 1952 showcases Picasso's love for animals, in particular the bull. The artist was particularly admired the bull's energy and intelligence. Displayed in a robust fashion, the musculature and mass of the bull is represented by the rounded forms of the back and legs. Picasso uses thick, black brushstrokes to create the commanding outline of the bull. Using color and paint, Picasso is able to imbue the ceramic plate with the physicality and strength of the bull. The addition of green tones around the painted forms and dots around the rim adds a sense of vitality and energy to the work. Viewers are easily able to imagine the emotions and excitement surrounding the impressive beast. According to Picasso scholar Vicente Marrero \"In the work of Picasso, the bull is like one of those Spanish rivers, turbulent and agitated, which lose themselves among the brambles, rocks, and reeds, only to reappear later at some other place further on, in plain sight. There are times when it appears that the bull is adumbrated even in the \"figures\" of the painter, figures as profound as they are debatable and enigmatic\" (Marrero, 83).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in 1952,this Madoura turned round plate of white earthenware clay decorated with oxidized paraffin (black) and white enamel is inscribed 'Edition Picasso' and stamped with the 'EDITION PICASSO' and 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' pottery stamps on the underside. From the edition of 500.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-tins\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-tins\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Pablo Picasso A man of unparalleled talent, Pablo Picasso was the most influential figure in the 20th-century art. With an unequivocal sense of invention, he was devoted to creating art throughout his life, crossing media with utter ease and elegance, always following his limitless imagination as the ultimate indicator of truth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-tins\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-tins\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTogether with Georges Braque, Picasso fathered one of the most progressive art movements - Cubism, rethinking the representation of the three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface in a radical way. Inspired by the art of Africa and the Iberian peninsula, his ideas and works left a deep mark on other modernist movements, including Expressionism and Surrealism. His most famous work, the powerful “Guernica” (1937), was created in reaction to the Spanish Civil War, today celebrated as the supreme example of anti-war art. Resolute and vital throughout his life, Picasso left behind a colossal body of work of paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, ceramics, costumes and stage set designs. With a name synonymous with greatness, Picasso is considered a legend. He was infamous for his many passionate relationships with women, as well as for his charisma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-tins\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-tins\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-tins\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith an ego to match his gift, the great artist once said about himself: “My mother said to me, 'If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.' 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Reference: Ramie 309 Free shipping. Condition: Museum Quality without flaws Check out the custom framing! We spared no expense giving this piece the proper framing to protect, view, and enjoy! The first to meet our bottom line will take a piece of Picasso history to their home! These particular pieces continue to soar in popularity. Current gallery retail is 35k+. Be the first to meet our bottom line on this very unique and demanded piece with the best offer option. The human body, and especially the face, has always been one of the greatest inspirations for Picasso. A great experimentator and innovator, he explored these subjects in every medium he touched, from drawing and painting to ceramics, often searching for the very basics of what makes an expression expressive. We know that Picasso was a fervent analyst of the visual world, learning about his reductions and abstractions of different subjects from a large number of his drawings and sketches. Aware of his thorough and synoptic approach, we can read through the simplicity and imagine the great artist studying the face in search of this essential expression. His genius is hidden within this deceptive simplicity, while his skill shines through every line, curve, and void. The piece comes in professional, safe packaging. Certificate of Authenticity included. Free shipping. Collect art in a smart way! Select our Best Offer option to propose a price. The first bidder to meet the bottom line price wins. About Pablo Picasso A man of unparalleled talent, Pablo Picasso was the most influential figure in the 20th-century art. With an unequivocal sense of invention, he was devoted to creating art throughout his life, crossing media with utter ease and elegance, always following his limitless imagination as the ultimate indicator of truth. Together with Georges Braque, Picasso fathered one of the most progressive art movements - Cubism, rethinking the representation of the three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface in a radical way. Inspired by the art of Africa and the Iberian peninsula, his ideas and works left a deep mark on other modernist movements, including Expressionism and Surrealism. His most famous work, the powerful “Guernica” (1937), was created in reaction to the Spanish Civil War, today celebrated as the supreme example of anti-war art. Resolute and vital throughout his life, Picasso left behind a colossal body of work of paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, ceramics, costumes and stage set designs. With a name synonymous with greatness, Picasso is considered a legend. He was infamous for his many passionate relationships with women, as well as for his charisma. 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A.119 1962\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Very good condition without flaws\u003cbr\u003e\nDocumentation: Includes a Gallery Certificate of Authenticity included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n \n\nExhibition history:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Fired by Imagination: Picasso Ceramics from New Orleans Collections\", New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA, 1998\nand \"Picasso Ceramics\", Lauren Rogers Museum, Laurel, MS, 2013. Ref.: Ramié, Alain. Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971, No. 394.\nDiverse and colossal, Pablo Picasso’s body of work is full of recurring motifs rendered in different manners and different media. He enjoyed studying nature, exploring both human and animal figures, while one of the dominating subjects in his entire oeuvre is the bull. Symbolic to his art, the bull served Picasso as the perfect form to examine, abstract and depict, emphasizing its power and intelligence, but also its masculinity and endurance. Perhaps he recognized a bull-like nature within himself because no other animal has been as glorified in his work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nFrom sketches, drawings, to ceramics and sculpture, the bull is present in all the media Picasso worked in, while some of these representations have gained the status of a masterpiece. During the long Madoura period, the genius artist conceived and created a large number of ceramic pieces embellished with a different variations of the bull figure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nCeramic plate entitled “Taureau, marli aux feuilles (Bull, Rim with Leaves)” marks a part of this 25-year long period, representing its golden years. Black engobes describe the bull in the middle and the black leaves surrounding the rim of the plate. There is something profoundly archaic about the work, as it overtly references the black-figure pottery of ancient Greece. The schematic shadow of the bull alludes to the Minoan culture, stressing the strength and virility of the beast. Still, the simple decoration of the vessel, unburdened by color other than the black against natural terracotta, possesses a purely modern quality. In essence, this work is timeless and one of the finest examples of bull plates of the Picasso’s Madoura spell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAs a revered museum piece, “Taureau, marli aux feuilles (Bull, Rim with Leaves)” has a rich museum history. It was displayed in New Orleans Museum of Art in 1998 and in Lauren Rogers Museum, Laurel in 2013, securing its position as one of the most desired collector’s items of its kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\nAbout Pablo Picasso:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nA man of unparalleled talent, Pablo Picasso was the most influential figure in the 20th-century art. With an unequivocal sense of invention, he was devoted to creating art throughout his life, crossing media with utter ease and elegance, always following his limitless imagination as the ultimate indicator of truth. Together with Georges Braque, Picasso fathered one of the most progressive art movements - Cubism, rethinking the representation of the three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface in a radical way. Inspired by the art of Africa and the Iberian peninsula, his ideas and works left a deep mark on other modernist movements, including Expressionism and Surrealism. His most famous work, the powerful “Guernica” (1937), was created in reaction to the Spanish Civil War, today celebrated as the supreme example of anti-war art. 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Ranging from outrageous and highly embellished to domestically whimsical, his work is characterized by a flawless technique and a sophisticated understanding of form and color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nContinuously developing and perfecting glassblowing techniques, Marquis explored a range of experimental directions, making his oeuvre unique and in constant innovation. On one of those experiments, the artist said: “I had this need to go backward, to do something entirely stupid.” Marquis’s distinct humor and willingness to experiment comes to the fore in the piece “Jellyfish Salt Shaker” created in 2016. A collector of beat-up, vintage object since his early childhood, Marquis often incorporates found objects into his glass works, creating the most unusual combinations. In the present work, the artist placed a found salt shaker in the shape of chicken atop a masterfully crafted jellyfish-shaped zanfirico and granulare glass piece. This unusual juxtaposition has resulted in a work of an animated countenance and humorous and nostalgic content. Quirky and playful, this exquisite glass piece perfectly encapsulates the originality of the artist’s voice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe piece comes in professional, safe packaging. Certificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\nAbout Richard Marquis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nA master of studio glass, Richard Marquis has brought a distinct sense of humor and quirkiness into this ancient and traditional technique. He is today celebrated for his refined understanding of color and form and his openness to experimentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter studying at the University of California at Berkeley in the 1960s, Richard Marquis went to the island of Murano to work with the finest masters of a glassblowing tradition. Being the first 20th-century American Glass artist to use these techniques, he generously shared his knowledge, contributing to the redefinition of glass as an artistic medium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThroughout his career, Marquis produced an eclectic body of work characterized by humor, irony and remarkable technical skill, ranging from animal figurines to domestically playful, oddball and contemporary images. An avid collector of beat-up, vintage objects since his early childhood, he often incorporates these items into his pieces. Through this practice, the mundane props of daily life are transformed into candid cultural relics. 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Located in Tampa, Florida, this monumental sculpture, \"The Invisible Hand,\" is an interpretive dimensional sculpture that dramatizes the words: \"Creativity is the product of the invisible hand.\" It is a static version of the amorphous forms that blend the illusion and sense of rhythm and movement so often reflected in his paintings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Internationally, Yankel Ginzburg's monumental works are well known and often sought after. His latest monumental piece was commissioned by President Boris Yeltsin of the Russian Federation. This monumental sculpture\/park adjoins the Russian White House, and is to commemorate the August 1991 Democratic Revolution. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While some of Ginzburg's monumental pieces of art are for pure pleasure, some are to invoke intense thought and human emotion. One of his most exciting public projects, currently under production, is one such piece of art. 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Cambria, CA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Richard “Dick” Marquis is a rather unassuming artist steadily working out of his studio on Whidbey Island, Washington, he is largely responsible for carrying classic Italian glassblowing techniques into a modern and international limelight. Infusing a sense of whimsy and playfulness with the delicate craftsmanship of classic Italian glassblowing, Marquis’ artwork (both universally charming and infinitely intriguing) has inspired a movement of modern glassblowers across the globe and brought him worldwide respect in the art community. His studies into the art of glass began in Berkeley, at the University of California where Marquis took lessons in ceramics and glassblowing while earning his BA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraduating in 1969, the young artist became a proud recipient of a Fulbright-Hayes Fellowship that would allow him to travel to Murano, Italy. There he would study glassblowing techniques for one year with the Venini Glass Factory under the tutelage of Italian masters. Marquis was, in fact, one of the first Americans ever to be granted such first-hand apprenticeship of Italy’s signature techniques at the esteemed Venini. Both passionate and committed to the craft, and with natural skill, Marquis absorbed his lessons well and after his year of studies abroad he was exhibiting a firm grasp on the use of Filigrana and even Murrini (a technique exclusive to Italian glass artists from its invention in the 15th century). Though he left Italy to continue his studies back at the University of California, Marquis would make many return trips to continue sharpening his skills beside his Italian mentors. He would be the first to bring the Murrini techniques to glassblowing in the U.S., and after achieving his Masters in 1972 he would bring lessons in the technique to audiences across the globe; in the U.S., Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.His experimental spirit and knack for combining new materials and methods in his glass work has broadened the concept of glass art into a new realm for a wider audience than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile maintaining the precision of material manipulation and masterful levels of control, Marquis utilizes stimulating color palettes, toys with textures, melds the quixotic with the classic and generally forces viewers to discard any preconceived notions of what glass art is with his every new piece. One of his recurring and most recognizable subjects are glass teapots: the common image shaped from delicate glass into vehicles for political statements, goblet bases, textural explosions, Seussian experiments with dimension and color, and in his latest work, actual vehicles, wheels and all. This humble artist hailing from Bumblebee, Arizona, has been warmly embraced internationally by critics, contemporaries and art appreciators. Marquis’ work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions from New York to New Zealand, Tasmania to Munich. He’s also received a long list of honors and awards, including Lifetime Achievement awards from the Glass Art Society and Art Alliance of Contemporary Glass. Currently, Marquis is the artist in residence at the Pittsburgh Glass Center while opening his latest exhibition, titled Marquis, Marioni and Mount at Concept Art Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Awards \u0026amp; Honors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1963- National Merit Scholarship 1967- President’s Fellowship, U.C. 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Considered by many to be the world’s leading living bronze figurative sculptor, he is deeply inspired by motion and the art of dance, producing pieces which are imbued with layers of beauty and meaning. As the rest of his oeuvre, the work Chroma II was done after life. This relationship with live models is an important part of his practice. Working with dancers or athletes, he sculpts his pieces on the spot through the interaction with his subjects, hyper-conscious of their emotions and their states of being. With his leg high in the air, the subject of this sculpture seems to defy gravity, almost appearing as superhuman. The artist has managed to capture every muscle detail of his subject, but also the grace and effortlessness of his movement. In this piece, artist’s immense knowledge of anatomy and physiology comes to the fore. Masterfully executed, it conveys a sense of strength, energy, and passion. 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Often described as Realism, his work is a part of the neo-figurative movement and it is greatly inspired by motion and the art of dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Originally, Richard MacDonald was classically trained as a painter, having graduated Cum laude from the Art Center College of Design in 1971. His career began in the world of illustration, where the artist was frequently required to illustrate sporting events, including the Olympics. After a decade in illustration, he wanted to pursue another medium and his fascination with human body brought him to sculpture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1983, MacDonald officially retired as an illustrator and immersed himself into a three-dimensional creative universe. His talent helped accelerate his career as a sculptor, as the artist quickly rose to international prominence. Celebrated for its dynamism, refinement and superb quality, sculptures by Richard MacDonald were greatly sought after, while numerous prestigious commissions followed. Simultaneously, he never ceased to explore the stunning physicality and aesthetics of the human body, regularly working with live models in his studio. Ballet was hardly a novel subject in art and Richard MacDonald does follow the footsteps of Degas and even Rodin. Still, the works of the contemporary sculptor are different, meticulously made and anatomically correct to the slightest detail, testifying to the artist’s unparalleled perfectionism. Still, they are not a literal translation of a dancer’s body, but a true artistic portrayal of an paradigmatic character or a scene, imbued with personal traits and a vast emotive spectrum radiating from every inch of the piece. MacDonald's statues are idealized images of harmony, with masterly balanced compositions, depicted the impossible postures and appearing to barely touch the ground. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a renowned artist, Richard MacDonald worked with some of the most prominent dancers and performers in the world, notably with members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, and most recently - Cirque du Soleil. A devout philanthropist, he was honored and awarded by great international organizations, including the United States Olympic Committee. In the manner and with the commitment of the greatest sculptors from the history of art, Richard MacDonald continues to create sculptures impregnated with passion and energy, celebrating the supreme qualities of both the spiritual and the material body. 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Inspired by the art of Africa and the Iberian peninsula, his ideas and works left a deep mark on other modernist movements, including Expressionism and Surrealism. His most famous work, the powerful “Guernica” (1937), was created in reaction to the Spanish Civil War, today celebrated as the supreme example of anti-war art. Resolute and vital throughout his life, Picasso left behind a colossal body of work of paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, ceramics, costumes and stage set designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWith a name synonymous with greatness, Picasso is considered a legend. He was infamous for his many passionate relationships with women, as well as for his charisma. With an ego to match his gift, the great artist once said about himself: “My mother said to me, 'If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.' 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Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1943, he studied at the University of South Carolina and after protesting alongside black students during the Civil rights movement, he moved to Washington D.C. to continue his studies at the Corcoran School of Art. Fascinated with the human figure and the classical approach, he started developing his career in 1966 as a stone carver apprentice at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Leaving the Cathedral in 1971, Hart started his own studio practice but had little success in the first years. In 1974, he was awarded the project by the Cathedral to create a contemporary interpretation of The Creation, an event that would change his life. 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First conceived in the 1970s, the Baskets series is often referred to as the most innovative body of work he has ever done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a visit to the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, Chihuly was deeply affected by the sagging forms of traditional Northwest Indian baskets that were collapsing under their own weight. Intuitively grasping the power residing in such functional objects, the artist decided to arrest their elegance in the glass. Recognizing heat and gravity as the main tools to recreate these misshapen forms, he liberated the glassblowing process from the restrictions of symmetry. The result was delicate glass vessels of remarkable thinness and lyrical undulating shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1994, Cobalt Blue Macchia Basket with Cadmium Red Lip Wrap is the first piece in the Studio Edition series. 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Created in 1993, “Bronze Pelvis” has an intentionally timeless quality, injecting a prehistoric and historical element into a piece of modern art. The choice of bronze medium further enriches this timeless quality. Much of Kiki’s Smith is meant to challenger the viewer, yet her “Bronze Pelvis” manages to straddle the difficult line of a provocative work of art that still retains aesthetic interest making it feel at home in a range of private collections. Kiki Smith’s “Bronze Pelvis” is signed by the artist and comes with a gallery certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA master of many mediums, Kiki Smith’s most famous work focuses on the human figurative form. Her art features a variety of techniques including sculpture, painting, printing, textile work, photography, and drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiki Smith was born in 1954, and is the daughter of famous sculptor Tony Smith. Although her father is best known as an abstract sculptor, Kiki Smith soon developed her own interested and style. Although she was born in Nuremberg, Germany, she moved to South Orange, NJ and grew up in the United States. Although she spent a short time studying at the Hartford Art School, Kiki Smith is primarily self-taught. After moving to New York City in 1976, she quickly became a fixture of the burgeoning New York art scene at the time alongside David Hammons and Jenny Holzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiki Smith’s work uses the human body as a literal reference as well as a metaphor for the themes in her work, most often mortality, sexuality, and abjection. During the 1980’s, Smith’s work typically featured single parts of the human body, like the pelvis. During the 1990’s, her work evolved to often feature the entire human form. The dark and complex themes of Kiki Smith’s work coupled with their stark form can be challenging for many viewers. 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Notable publically exhibited works in other media include a mural commissioned for the Physics Department at Princeton University.  Nierman also designed stained glass windows for Temple Beth Israel in Lomas de Chapultepec.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Among numerous international recognitions received, Nierman is a lifetime member of the Royal Society of the Arts in London and has been awarded the Palme d’Or des Beaux Arts in Monaco.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artist - Leonardo Nierman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8912583524404,"sku":"103641696","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/products\/807ca919bb54b072c4e90364b673b007.jpg?v=1571449151"},{"product_id":"dale-chihuly-1979-basket-hand-blown-glass-sculpture-basket-art-blanket","title":"Dale Chihuly 1979 Basket Hand Blown Glass Sculpture Basket Art Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Dale Chihuly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Hand Blown Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: 79 Basket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6.75\" x 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and Date by Chihuly on the bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece comes in professional, safe packaging. 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He displayed a proclivity for interior design and craft early on, but his true passion was always in the glass. He was a Fulbright Fellow in the late 1960s and an apprentice at the Venini Glass Factory in Venice. Mastering the art of Murano glasswork, he continued the experiments with glassblowing and thus became one of the people who brought the ancient art of glassblowing back into the spotlight on an international scale. Monumental and small-scale artwork of Dale Chihuly is present in over 200 most renowned decorative art collections today, while the artist holds twelve honorary doctorates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most illustrious series in his work are Cylinders and Baskets he created in the 1970s; Macchia, Venetians, and Persians from the 1980s, Niijima Floats and Chandeliers created in the 1990s; and a more recent one, Fiori from the 2000s. 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The Italian word “macchia” signifies a stain or a spot, but also the power of the artist to reveal nature through their special sensibilities. This series allowed Chihuly to explore truly endless and wild color combinations. To create Macchia pieces, Chihuly employed a unique artistic process. Fusing a variety of colored glass chips to the exterior, he created delicate vessels imbued with a marvelous spotted effect. To prevent interior and exterior colors from melding, he created a translucent or opaque white inner layer he calls a “cloud”. Created with vibrant dashes of color, the Macchia series is endowed with a strange and alluring force. This piece on offer is a wonderful example of this exuberant series. The color palette the artist used evokes the colors of the ocean and its inhabitants. The chartreuse interior is contrasted to the bluish-green exterior, while speckles of black, cobalt blue, and ochre dance across the surface of this compelling form. Delicate red body wraps run around the entire vessel, further complementing its undulated nature. The opening of the piece is delineated by a cobalt blue lip-wrap, emphasizing the classic rippling of the Macchia series. The intimate dialogue between color and form is at the heart of this elegant piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece comes in professional, safe packaging. Certificate of Authenticity included. Free shipping. Collect art in a smart way! Select our Best Offer option to propose a price. The first bidder to meet the bottom line price wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Dale Chihuly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most famous contemporary glass artists in the world, Dale Chihuly is best known for his monumental sculptures and installations. He is the name behind the spectacular ceiling at the Bellagio’s flower garden in Las Vegas and the creator of the Rotunda Chandelier at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Glass works of Dale Chihuly are considered some of the most desired collectibles between the decorative arts devotees today. Despite his initial indifference towards education, Chihuly has spent a lot of time in school, obtaining both scientific and artistic degree in sculpture from prestigious graduate schools. He displayed a proclivity for interior design and craft early on, but his true passion was always in the glass. He was a Fulbright Fellow in the late 1960s and an apprentice at the Venini Glass Factory in Venice. Mastering the art of Murano glasswork, he continued the experiments with glassblowing and thus became one of the people who brought the ancient art of glassblowing back into the spotlight on an international scale. 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The green exterior of the work is adorned by lovely shades of yellow and sprinkled with red and black spots, while the interior of the piece contrasts the exterior with a brilliant citron green. A softly undulating edge is wrapped with a delicate ribbon of red, further highlighting its soft shape. Elegant body wraps, which are the signature feature of the entire series, radiate outward around the body of the vessel. Charmingly otherworldly, this piece evokes a magical world where the source of wonder and delight reside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe piece comes in professional, safe packaging. Certificate of Authenticity included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nCollect art in a smart way!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSelect our Best Offer option to propose a price. 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In a collaboration which lasted for nearly four decades, Gertrud created increasingly sophisticated and thin-walled pottery, while Otto continued to refine his developments with glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work of Gertrud Natzler could be found in numerous public collections, including Art Institute of Chicago, Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Museum of Modern Art, New York, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., and Victoria Albert Museum, London, among others. In 2001, Gertrud was posthumously awarded the Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship of the American Craft Council together with her husband. Comprised of almost twenty-five thousand hand-thrown pots, bowls, and bottles, the work of Gertrud Natzler reflects her ongoing quest for absolute perfection of form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGertrud Natzler was born in 1908 in Vienna, Austria to a Jewish family. 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The majority of Chihuly’s Seaforms are a single color or a pair of similar colors; to come across something with such impactful contrast is extremely rare. The unexpected lip wrap color has become something of a signature for Dale Chihuly in the modern era, and the choice of purple here nicely punctuate the graphic black and white Seaform. This piece is signed and dated by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity from Modern Artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOne of the most famous contemporary glass artists in the world, Dale Chihuly is best known for his monumental sculptures and installations. He is the name behind the spectacular ceiling at the Bellagio’s flower garden in Las Vegas and the creator of the Rotunda Chandelier at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. 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With delicate ivory lines, he creates her graceful profile which pops against the dark brown background. The contrast is dramatic, and imparts much elegance onto Jacqueline that is only increased by the sweet slope of her nose, and her delicately framed hair. The lines are simple, but lovingly drawn onto the wall plaque, and the love Picasso had for Jacqueline is clear in the care with which the plaque was made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jacqueline was Picasso’s muse for the final 20 years of his life. The beauty and energy that he saw in her comes across the in the myriad of portrayals. During their relationship, which ended with Picasso’s death, he drew, painted, and crafted more portraits of her than of any other lovers. Picasso depicted her sometimes as an exotic odalisque and others as an Egyptian Pharaoh. Some of that divinity comes across in Profil de Jacqueline, 1956 in her sweeping eyebrow and the outline of her eye (Richard Dorment, ‘Picasso’s Saddest Love’ in The Telegraph, January 14th, 2004.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Created in 1956, this Madoura convex wall plaque of white earthenware clay, engraving accentuated with glaze, black patinated ground (ivory, brown) is stamped with the 'EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO' and 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' pottery stamps on the underside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Catalogue Raisonné \u0026amp; COA:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pablo Picasso ceramic Jacqueline's Profile (Profil de Jacqueline), 1956 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the sale of the work).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: 1988. 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