NEW YORK — The legacy of Italian art glass, which arose from centuries-old Venetian glassblowing techniques, continues with contemporary glass masters who take ancient traditions and meld them with innovative, modern approaches. Among a new generation of artisans following in the steps of Paolo Venini, Archimede Seguso, Carlo Scarpa and Lino Tagliapietra is Dante Marioni (American, b. 1964-).
Tiffany Drophead Dragonfly lamp the center of attraction at Heritage, April 28
DALLAS – Property from the Collection of Jeep & Carla Harned, an assemblage well known to collectors of art glass, will grab a share of the spotlight in Heritage Auctions’ Tiffany, Lalique & Art Glass Including Art Nouveau & Art Deco Signature® Auction April 28. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Peabody Essex Museum welcomes gift of art glass
SALEM, Mass. — The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) has received a gift of the glass collection of the New York-based philanthropists Betty and Carl Pforzheimer. The Carl and Betty Pforzheimer collection contains more than 200 works of international studio glass and 40 pieces of historic European and American glass.
Paperweights add heft to Jeffrey S. Evans auction, April 20-23
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Spring Fine & Decorative Arts Auction contains everything from contemporary paperweights and French art glass to antique sewing accoutrements and mid-century Modern material. The sale will take place during four days, from Wednesday, April 20 through Saturday, April 23, and bidding opens at 9 am Eastern standard time on each day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Venetian-born Dino Martens reshaped the realm of art glass
Glass treasures enliven Jeffrey S Evans Oct. 14-16 auctions
CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Fall Fine & Decorative Arts Auction features a number of exceptional collections and contains a wide selection of desirable material, including everything from contemporary paperweights and Tiffany art glass to Oriental carpets and fine jewelry. The auction will take place during three days, Thursday, October 14; Friday, October 15; and Saturday, October 15. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Morphy’s presents fine & decorative art, jewels, luxury watches, Tiffany lamps, June 8-9
DENVER, Pa. – Rare Tiffany lamps and silver designs, luxury watches, exquisite gems, and decorative art of uncompromising quality adorn Morphy’s gallery in anticipation of a June 8-9 auction featuring more than 2,500 expertly curated lots. The auction will commence at 9 a.m. ET each day, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers.
American glass brightens Jeffrey S. Evans Apr 22-24 sale
CRAWFORD, Va, — The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates April 22-24 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction was the firm’s strongest decorative arts sale to date. The three-day auction consisted of 1,683 lots and competition was intense, with nearly 5,000 registered bidders from more than 40 countries participating.
Yvaska art pottery collection headlines Turner Apr 24 sale
SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present Fine Art, Silver, Art Pottery & Art Glass in its online auction starting at 10:30 am Pacific time on April 24. The sale offers 260 lots of art and decorative arts from the 16th to 21st centuries from the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and showcases the personal art pottery collection of Steven Yvaska, a noted writer, speaker, appraiser, and advisor on antiques from the San Francisco Bay Area. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.