ART GLASS
Art glass sprang from a revolution in glassmaking in the mid 1800s, when glass blowers began experimenting with different colors, patterns, and textures. The subsequent melding of artistry and technique resulted in a wide variety of beautiful handmade objects such as vases, lampshades, bowls, bottles, paperweights, figural works, and even marbles. Many art glass designs created by early innovators like Rene Lalique and Louis Comfort Tiffany are still in use today.
Other collectible art glass names include Johann Loetz, Fredrick Carder of Steuben, Galle, Thomas Webb and Sons, Stevens and Williams, Handel and Co., Pairpoint, Waterford, Baccarat, Fenton and Blenko.
Art Nouveau art glass, produced around the turn of the 20th century, was inspired by ancient glass that had been buried for so long it had become iridescent. Works from this era are characterized by bright and iridescent colors, and a focus on organics and nature. In the 1920s and 1930s, Art Nouveau gave way to Art Deco. Art Deco art glass is characterized by clear crystal, pastel colors and geometric designs.
After the Art Nouveau era in the early 1900s, there was a void in American-made art glass. But work continued in Europe, especially in France by artists such as Lalique, Daum, and Baccarat, in Scandinavia by artists such as Orrefors and Kosta Boda, and in Italy on the island of Murano. The 1950s and ’60s saw a reawakening in American-made art glass, led by artists such as Harvey Littleton - a tradition continued today by contemporary designers like Dale Chihuly.
The A.G.C.A.P. Dealer of the Month for the Month of June is Brian Walker. Brian has been a member of the Antique Gallery of Houston for over 7 years. Brian specializes in Glassware as well as some furniture. He has a very extensive collection of various types of glassware including Art Glass. Make sure to stop by his Booths located on Aisle 3 North Booth E-16 and Aisle 4 North Booth G- 5 & G-6. Just look at some of the beautiful glassware he has to offer!
The Blog will now be updated once a month on or around the 1st of each month beginning July 2012. There will no longer be blog specials, instead each month there will be a "code word" . You will then be able to enter for a drawing for a gift certificate to be used in a designated A.G.C.A.P. members booth. Gift Certificate amounts will vary and can only be used for merchandise in that A.G.C.A.P. Dealers booth. The drawing will be held on the last day of each month. Only 1 entry per person per month.
English and European art glass is well represented by names like Webb, Stevens and Williams, Lalique, Daum, Galle, Baccarat, Val St. Lambert, and Venetian glass from Murano.
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