Morris William Glass
Large William Morris BEADED FIGURE Sculpture, 48"OAH
By William Morris American
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
William Morris (b. 1957) is a renowned American glass artist celebrated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Petroglyph Vessel, Large Contemporary Figural Glass Blown Form
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Beachwood, OH
William Morris (American, b. 1957)
Petroglyph Vessel
Blown glass
Signed on bottom
26 x 20 x 7
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
$23,500
H 26 in W 20 in D 7 in
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Monumental Petroglyph Art Glass Vessel by William Morris
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Dallas, TX
This monumental art glass vessel is the work of American glass artist William Morris. Part of his
Category
1980s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 22 in W 20 in D 6 in
William Morris Original Hand Blown Glass Shard Vessel Vase Signed Modern Artwork
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Bloomington, MN
William Morris Original and Signed Blown Glass Vase, listed with the Submit Best Offer option
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
William Morris Original Hand Blown Glass Shard Vessel Vase Signed Abstract Art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Bloomington, MN
Artist: William Morris
Title: Original Shard Vessel
Medium: Hand Blown Glass
Year: 1980
Artwork
Category
1980s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Blown Glass
William Morris Original Hand Blown Glass Shard Vessel Vase Signed Artwork SBO
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Bloomington, MN
Artist: William Morris
Title: Original Blue Shard Vessel
Medium: Hand Blown Glass
Year: 1980
Category
1980s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Blown Glass
Vessel, Contemporary blown glass sculpture, Contemporary glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Morris moved from fusing glass to transferring powdered glass drawings onto the piece while in
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Standing Stone, Contemporary blown glass sculpture, Contemporary glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
it was 40-60 pound of glass on the blowpipe and was lowered into a wooden mold. Morris would then
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Standing Stone, Contemporary Blown Glass Sculpture, Contemporary Glass Art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
it was 40-60 pound of glass on the blowpipe and was lowered into a wooden mold. Morris would then
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Standing Stone, Contemporary Blown Glass Sculpture, Contemporary glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
it was 40-60 pound of glass on the blowpipe and was lowered into a wooden mold. Morris would then
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Stone Vessel, Contemporary Blown Glass, Contemporary Glass Sculpture,
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Inspired in his travels by the monolithic stones of the Orkney Islands and Stonehenge, Morris
Category
1880s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Standing Stone, Contemporary blown glass sculpture, Contemporary glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
it was 40-60 pound of glass on the blowpipe and was lowered into a wooden mold. Morris would then
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Stone Vessel, Contemporary blown glass sculpture, Contemporary glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Inspired in his travels by the monolithic stones of the Orkney Islands and Stonehenge, Morris
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Stone Vessel, Contemporary blown glass sculpture, contemporary glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Inspired in his travels by the monolithic stones of the Orkney Islands and Stonehenge, Morris
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Stone Vessel, Contemporary blown glass sculpture, Contemporary glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Inspired in his travels by the monolithic stones of the Orkney Islands and Stonehenge, Morris
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Stone Vessel, Contemporary blown glass sculpture, Contemporary glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Inspired in his travels by the monolithic stones of the Orkney Islands and Stonehenge, Morris
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Beaded Figure. Contemporary blown glass sculpture.
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blown glass art in a steel stand by William Morris. Signed and dated by the artist.
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 28 in W 14 in D 8 in
Standing Stone. Contemporary blow glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
glass art created, signed and dated by William Morris.
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Standing Stone. Contemporary blown glass sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blown glass sculpture. Standing Stones were created by William Morris at Pilchuck
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 39 in W 13 in D 11 in
Artifact Panel. Contemporary blown & formed glass
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Artifact Panel by world renowned glass blower, William Morris. Contemporary blown & formed glass
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 44 in W 63 in D 9 in
Stone Vessel. Contemporary blown glass sculpture.
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Blown contemporary glass vessel by William Morris. The Stone Vessels were inspired by the
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 19 in W 15 in D 4 in
Tusk with Sculls. Contemporary blown glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blown glass art by William Morris. Made at Pilchuck Glass School in 1991. Vibrant
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pestle & Mortar Group. Contemporary blown glass sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blown glass by world renowned artist, William Morris. This piece is featured in
Category
1980s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 15 in W 19 in D 21 in
Tusk with Scull. Contemporary blown glass sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blown glass art by William Morris. Blown glass tusk with scull and rib bones. Gold
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 29 in W 21 in D 9 in
Artifact Still Life. Contemporary blown & formed glass sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Artifact Still Life by artist, William Morris. This piece is featured in William Morris's book
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Rope Bowl. Contemporary blown glass sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
The Rope Bowls were made at Pilchuck Glass School and were incredible challenging do to the size
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Rope Bowl. Contemporary blown glass sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blow glass sculpture. Only 15 Rope Bowls were made by Mr. Morris in 1988 at Pilchuck
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Standing Stone. Blown Glass Contemporary Sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blown glass art. The Standing Stones were blown at Pilchuck Glass School, and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 30 in W 17 in D 8 in
Stone Vessel. Contemporary blown glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
The inspiration for the Stone Vessels came to Mr. Morris after visiting Stonehenge and Malta
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Wall Panel. Contemporary blown & formed glass. Wall installation
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blown & formed glass wall installation by world renowned glass blower, William Morris
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Standing Stone. Contemporary blown glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
opaque pink that beautifully reflects light. It was created in 1989 and has been in Mr.Morris's personal
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Stone Vessel. Contemporary Blown Glass
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Stone Vessel series. Vibrant colors. Stonehenge inspired. Signed and dated by Artist
Category
1980s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mazorca Installation. Contemporary blown & formed glass installation
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
common ceremony. Contemporary blown glass art with rope and a steel stand created by William Morris
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Stone Vessel. Contemporary Blown Glass Sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Inspired in his travels by the monolithic stones of the Orkney Islands and Stonehenge, Morris
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 17 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
Rappa, Contemporary blown/formed glass sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Blow Glass with Steel Stand
Contemporary Glass Sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 28 in W 11 in D 6 in
Medicine Jar, contemporary blown glass sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Blown Glass with Steel stand
2006
Contemporary blow glass sculpture
Signed by the artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Fish Trap. Contemporary blown glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blown glass art with steel stand. Polynesian inspired Fish Trap made in 2007. When
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Standing Stone. Contemporary Blown Glass Sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blown glass art. Molds for the Standing Stones were made from wood. The molten glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 45 in W 15 in D 12 in
Stone Vessel. Contemporary blown glass art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Vibrant Stone Vessel inspired by Stonehenge. This vessel glows in the light and has a beautiful iridescent lip wrap. This piece has been in the artists archived collection until no...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Stone Vessel, Contemporary Blown Glass Sculpture, Contemporary Art
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Inspired in his travels by the monolithic stones of the Orkney Islands and Stonehenge, Morris
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 11.5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Rappa. Blown and formed contemporary glass sculpture
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Formed Glass with steel stand. Natural fibers with glass beading. Polynesian inspired design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 28 in W 11 in D 6 in
William A. Morris early hand blown glass vase 79" fine art - Chihuly Mentor
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Chihuly
Title: Red Blanket Cylinder 2000 Sold Out Edition
Medium: Glass Sculpture Best
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Cinerary Urn
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Ketchum, ID
William Morris is considered to be a revolutionary and provocative artist as well as a master
Category
Early 2000s Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Ranna Y Grillo
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Ketchum, ID
William Morris is considered to be a revolutionary and provocative artist as well as a master
Category
Early 2000s Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Stone Vessel
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
Contemporary blown glass art by William Morris. The Stone Vessels were inspired by the monolithic
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Kaesong Man
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Asheville, NC
Edition 2/12 Bronze Cast from Original Glass Sculpture
For more than twenty-five years, William
Category
Early 2000s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rattle
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Ketchum, ID
William Morris is considered to be a revolutionary and provocative artist as well as a master
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Mazorca Urn
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Stanwood, WA
This piece was part of the original Mazorca Installation created in 2004 and is featured in the 'Mazorca, Objects of Common Ceremony' publication. In 2013, the original Mazorca inst...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Shard Vessel
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Renton, WA
Here is a charming William Morris glass vessel from his Shard series. It has a sea blue coloring
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Door with Stained Glass Panel
Located in Woodstock, NY
Arts and Crafts period door, with inset stained glass panel. A William Morris style leaded glass
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Doors and Gates
Materials
Pine
William Morris Hand Blown Signed and Dated Scenic Studio Art Glass Vase, 1985
By William Morris American
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Morris. The vase is signed and dated 1985.
William Morris was first introduced to glass at Pilchuck
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 14.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Rope Bowl by William Morris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William Morris (American born 1957) Rope Bowl 1986
Category
Late 20th Century American Serving Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Stamped William Morris & Co Astral Glazed Twin Pedestal Walnut Dickens Desk
By Hobbs & Co., Morris & Co., William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
measurements are taken at the widest point
The William Morris Legacy
William Morris (1834-1896) is
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 43.71 in W 40.56 in D 23.82 in
Set of Eight Arts & Crafts Copper Plates
By William Morris (English)
Located in New York, NY
A stunning set of eight hand-hammered copper Arts & Crafts under plates. English and most likely, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates
Materials
Copper
Monumental William Morris Shard Vase/Vessel
By William Morris American
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large vessel by William Morris (American, b. 1957). Lot is accompanied by a copy of the receipt
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Raven With Horns
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Seattle, WA
through to his retirement from blowing glass in 2007, Morris has been a major player in the studio glass
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Suspended Petroglyth Vessel
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Seattle, WA
through to his retirement from blowing glass in 2007, Morris has been a major player in the studio glass
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Petroglyph Vase
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Renton, WA
An exceptional early petroglyph vase by Morris. It has two horses and an elk figure on the verso
Category
20th Century Modern More Art
Materials
Glass
Sea Shell Artifact
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Renton, WA
Here is a very unusual art glass artifact by William Morris. This piece was gifted by the artist to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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Morris William Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
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William Morris (b. 1957) for sale on 1stDibs
For more than twenty years, William Morris captivated and intrigued the art community with hauntingly evocative and beautiful glass sculptures. He captured the imagination time and again by creating objects that appear to be ancient stone or wood carvings, not the modern glass sculptures they actually are. His art speaks of human origins, myth, ancestry, and ancient civilizations. It symbolizes a harmony between humanity and nature and provides a ghost-like bond to the world around us – a world that is often forgotten, ignored, and abused. Morris gathered much of his inspiration from ancient cultures from around the world – Egyptian, Asian, Native American – all peoples who respected and admired the land they inhabited. Because of this, Morris’s artwork has become something all its own: culturally distinct and yet familiar to all cultures. His pieces embody a spiritual quality that sharply contrasts old beliefs with those of the modern world. These objects speak to our senses and continuously beg us to explore them further.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.
Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.
If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.
And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)
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