Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
American
Steuben Glass Works is the most illustrious name in American art glass. Its vividly colored Art Nouveau and Asian-style wares produced in the early 20th century as well as later modernist works rendered in flawlessly clear crystal are objects of striking beauty and delicacy.
The Steuben Glass Works was cofounded in 1903 in the town of Corning, New York, by Frederick Carder, an alum of celebrated British glassmaker Stevens & Williams and a self-taught English chemist and glassmaker. Carder was a restless experimenter, constantly creating new color formulas that resulted in a wide array of hues, from milky jades to his iridescent Aurene shades. A favorite Carder technique was to acid-etch decorative patterns into pieces made of glass layered in different colors. The forms of his vessels were relatively conservative. Most are based on classic Chinese pottery; many display the flowing, naturalistic lines of the Art Nouveau period.
The larger local firm Corning Glass acquired Steuben in 1918. The company’s approach to art glass changed radically in the early 1930s, when Corning chemists devised a new type of crystal known as 10M, with perfect clarity and brilliant refractive powers. Corning decided that, henceforth, all Steuben decorative objects, vases, sculptures and other wares would be made from the crystal.
Art glass was made in two formats: molded and polished abstract sculptures and figurines, or pieces for which artists used Steuben crystal as a sort of canvas. The first such artwork was sculptor Stanley Waugh’s 1935 Gazelle Bowl, a vessel etched with brawny Art Deco animal forms. In later years, Steuben would invite artists that included Henri Matisse, Georgia O’Keeffe and Isamu Noguchi to “paint” in the firm’s crystal.
Steuben glass comes in myriad forms and is available in a broad range of price points. Jewel-toned glasses and tableware from the Carder era include candlesticks marked at $300 and full dinner services for more than $10,000. Small crystal figurines bring around $1,000, while larger sculptures are priced in the neighborhood of $7,000.
Steuben glass, with its impeccable artistry and timeless grace, deserves a place in any collection.
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Creator: Steuben Glass
Steuben Art Glass Peacock
By Steuben Glass
Located in Norwood, NJ
Steuben Glass "Peacock" , designed by Bernard X. Wolff in 1986, blown glass with air-trap "controlled" bubbles, h. 12 in, w. 14 in, d. 3 in
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Late 20th Century American Modern Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
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Art Glass
Vintage Signed Steuben Mid Century Modern Crystal Perched Owl Figurine
By Steuben Glass
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Steuben crystal figurine boasts a sleek and modern design, featuring an elegant perched owl sculpture. This piece was designed by Donal...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Steuben Crystal Lion With Base & Original Box
By Steuben Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
Steuben crystal laying lion with pedestal and original leather box. Designed by Lloyd Atkins circa 1986. No damage or scratches to crystal. Leather box ha...
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20th Century North American Modern Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Steuben Controlled Bubble Crystal Dragon Figurine Designed by Bernard Wolff
By Steuben Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Steuben Controlled Bubble Crystal Dragon Figurine Designed by Bernard Wolff.
This stunning crystal figure is made by the famous Steuben crystal company ...
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20th Century American Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Steuben Koala Bear Figurine or Sculpture Model No. 8268 by Lloyd Atkins 1971
By Lloyd Atkins, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass koala bear figurine or sculpture.
By Steuben.
Model no. 8268.
Designed by Lloyd Atkins.
Simply a wonderful koala figurine from Steuben!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Steuben
Pattern:
Model no. 8268
Marks:
With an etched Steuben...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Lion Paperweight / Hand Cooler by Steuben Glassworks
By Steuben Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare crystal lion paperweight / hand cooler by Tal Lebel Schaefer for Steuben Glassworks, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good condition with no c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Galloping Horse / Mustang Sculpture by Steuben Glassworks
By Steuben Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare crystal galloping horse / mustang sculpture by Steuben Glassworks, circa 1990s. The sculpture is in very good condition with no chips or cracks ...
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Mid-20th Century American Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Steuben Glass Eagle
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of an American eagle
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Pair of Vintage Steuben Blown Glass Dolphins
By Steuben Glass
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of blown glass dolphins.
Etched in the glass on the underside: Steuben.
American, circa 1940.
Category
1940s American Vintage Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Steuben Glass Eagle Glass Sculpture
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern signed Steuben glass eagle sculpture.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Large Steuben Art Glass Figurine of a Trout & 18k Gold Fly by James Houston
By James Houston, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Steuben art glass model of a trout just caught by an 18 karat gold fly.
Designed by James Houston in 1966.
Model No. 2011.
Simply a wonderful figural sculpture of th...
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20th Century American Modern Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Mid-Century Steuben Glass Penguin
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of a penguin
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Steuben Glass Elephant
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of an elephant (AS IS-CHIP TO EAR)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
American Mid-Century Steuben Clear Glass Small Figure of a Trumpeting Elephant
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of a trumpeting elephant.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Pair of Mid-Century Steuben Glass Geese
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figures of a goose looking forward (Similar: LNL015A)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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Steuben Glass animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Steuben glass animal sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Steuben Glass animal sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original animal sculptures by Steuben Glass were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider animal sculptures by Artisan House, Loet Vanderveen, and Arthur Court. Prices for Steuben Glass animal sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $6,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $675.
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Questions About Steuben Glass Animal Sculptures
- Is Steuben glass crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends. Since 1903, Steuben has been famous for both its glassware and crystal. Crystal is a kind of glass with additives that make it strong and able to be used in elegantly thin designs. Crystal also refracts light, creating a striking look. Steuben is known for its exceptionally beautiful crystal formula. Shop a range of Steuben glass and crystal pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, most Steuben glass is roughly 30 percent lead. Transparent colorless glassware produced by the brand is usually free of stones, seeds and cords, giving it a true crystal-clear quality. You can find a collection of Steuben glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most Steuben glass was marked in some way before leaving the factory. The most common mark is a fleur-de-lis with “STEUBEN” written in block letters. Other pieces may simply have the letter “S”. Find an authenticated collection of Steuben fine glass and crystal items on 1stDibs.
- Is Steuben glass always marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, most Steuben glass was marked before it left the factory. Unfortunately, there was not a lot of standardization of the marks so one needs to know several different diamond script maker’s marks to verify if the glass is a real Steuben. Shop a collection of authentic Steuben glass from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.