Item Report
Contemporary Art Glass Pedestal Bowl
By: Unknown (no apparent maker's mark from image)
Style: Contemporary Studio Glass
Origin: United States or Europe (likely Murano or American studio glass)
Materials: Hand-blown colored and clear glass
Age: Circa 1980s–present
Condition: Very Good (minor surface wear to base, no chips or cracks visible)
Value: $100 – $300 (auction estimate, depending on artist and provenance)
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible
Date: 2025-06-22 23:57:20.942470
Description:
This is a contemporary art glass pedestal bowl, likely hand-blown and displaying a distinctive modernist design. The bowl features abstract multicolored spots (including yellow, pink, and white) within clear glass. Its support consists of flowing, looped clear and white glass extensions, giving it a sculptural, almost organic appearance. Such works are typically decorative rather than utilitarian and are often produced by studio glass artists.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a vibrant example of late 20th or early 21st-century studio glass. The use of color inclusions, looping supports, and the hand-blown execution all point to a contemporary decorative art object, likely crafted in an artisanal glass studio. While the piece has strong aesthetic appeal, unsigned examples generally remain within modest value ranges unless attributed to a noted glass artist. A word about fakes: In the contemporary studio glass market, outright fakes are rare but mass-produced items mimicking studio pieces can exist; look for telltale mold marks or overly uniform forms to spot non-handmade items.
Individual Images:
- Only one image provided; the overall view showcases color patterning and the intricate
- organic base design. No maker's marks or signatures visible from this angle.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface wear to base, no chips or cracks visible)
Identification Score: 90%
The identifiable features—unique coloration, organic base, and hand-blown characteristics—are clear, though without a maker's mark the exact studio/artist is unknown.
Authenticity Score: 85%
Hand-blown details indicate authenticity as a studio art glass work, though lack of signature or artist label prevents higher certainty and precludes attributing to a specific artist. No visible signs of mass-production.
Image Memory Note
Colorful contemporary studio glass bowl with looping clear supports; unsigned; contemporary style.
Keywords
contemporary art glass, studio glass, pedestal bowl, hand-blown, decorative glass, modernist, United States, Europe
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