A fine Mieke Groot studio glass vase from 1983

A fine Mieke Groot studio glass vase from 1982. Clear glass with a white inner layer. Decorated with pieces of applied gold foil, crackled up during blowing the piece to its final sh...

A good Johann Loetz Witwe "Onyx" marbel glass Vase from the late 19th century. Made ca. 1888 in Bohemia in Klostermühle, today part of the Czech Republic and known as Klášterský Mlýn...

Sculptural Organic Modern oversized mug was hand blown with thin layer of white glass underlying the deep, jewel-like dark purple fused glass in abstract pattern that is swirling around the gentle curves of the piece; the whole structure is enclosed in thin layer of clear glass in sommerso technique, adding depth and definition to the piece. The central part of the pattern is brough up close to the surface, creating a light texture and adding rare tactile quality to the piece; the upper and lower parts of the pattern are receding into the white background, accentuating the curving sides of the mug. Minimal shape of the piece allows the bold flow of the pattern to take the center stage, and clear glass handle offers minimal distraction from the design while adding functionality. The piece can be used either as a mug or a vase due to large, generous size. The piece is signed and dated in etching on the bottom; rare, hard to find example of vintage Vitrix glasswork would make a great gift to any studio glass or art collector. Founded in 1979 by brothers Matthew and Thomas Buechner III in Corning's Market Street District, Vitrix Hot Glass...

Unusual vase form of white glass with internal glass foil, and applied blue lip at opening. multicolored glass whips applied all around the body of the vase.