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Lush Life Party Ice Luge $22.49 Talk about an ice breaker! This large mold, looking like a luge course at the Winter Olympics, fills with water, pops into the freezer for 24 hours to thoroughly freeze, and creates the most-talked-about party centerpiece in years. Drink shots poured in the top of the two chutes not only chill on their way downhill but can be raced against each other to see which one spills into the waiting glass … |
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Hourglass Sand Timer – 5 Minute Glass The Hourglass Sand Timer – 5 Minute Glass with Black and White Sand is an elegant accessory for your desk. This hourglass is made of handblown glass and is freestanding with no frame. Help limit the length of those endless meetings by using this 5 minute… |
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Art Glass Sculpture Amber & Clear Wine Bottle Stopper $12.99 This stunning art glass bottle stopper is made by fusing orange and clear glass in to a beautifully blown sculpted form. The bottom of the stopper is made from stainless steel for easy cleaning and caring. This beautiful bottle makes a great gift. Approximate Dimensions: Height: 5 1/2″, Width: 1 1/2″, DEPTH: 0 3/4″…. |
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Some Kind of Strange $13.31 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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Rollerball [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] $17.98 Director Norman Jewison’s original 1975 Rollerball was an odd mix; half action thriller (about a future blood sport that crossbred the most violent aspects of roller derby and hockey), half futurist cautionary tale (about the dangers of all-encroaching corporate power and the decadent elite who wield it). In retrospect, it was all too prescient on both counts. It also marked one of the last major … |
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Dances on the Prairie $22.99 A community of talented sculptors carve, weld, and shape stunning creations for the Texas Sculpture Garden, the largest permanent collection of work by Texas sculptors ever assembled and open for free to the public…. |
Glass Sculpture!
Amazing Venetian Glass Sculpture
Glass Sculpture Questions
I have a signed, numbered Dale Chihuly glass sculpture. How do I find out its name and what it’s worth?
I received it as a wedding gift years ago and do not have the original box or card that came with it. All I know is that it is “inspired by the Phantom of the Opera.”
It is worth a fortune. I would be very grateful to the person giving such a wanderful gift.
Here are some sample prices for his work.
http://www.artnet.com/PDB/PublicLotDetails.aspx?lot_id=426897127&page=1
http://www.artnet.com/artwork/426024790/425931441/dale-chihuly-black-cylinder-19.html
http://www.artnet.com/artwork/426024798/425931441/dale-chihuly-black-basket-set-with-citron-lip-wraps.html
http://www.artnet.com/artwork/426024799/425931441/dale-chihuly-black-lime-soft-cylinder-with-golden-lip-wrap.html
http://www.theprudentcollector.com/dale_chihuly.html
Gamble on the Future of Glass Arts
Urban Glass and Steuben Join Forces for Casino Night Fundraiser
Steuben’s glass gallery changes its character depending on the type of event it happens to be hosting. In September, the flagship store became a chic auction house hosting a silent auction on behalf of the African Wildlife Foundation. In early November, the glass art gallery and showroom became a world-class art museum upon the opening of Ross Bleckner’s “Artworks in Glass”, a collaboration with Steuben’s master glass craftsmen. Bringing Mr. Bleckner’s interpretation and energy, allows crystal and glass arts achieve a whole, new level of aesthetic possibility. Then the very next night, Steuben became a festive Monte Carlo casino sponsoring a fundraiser for the non-profit Urban Glass.
Urban Glass and Steuben Join Forces for Casino Night Fundraiser
Steuben’s glass gallery changes its character depending on the type of event it happens to be hosting. In September, the flagship store became a chic auction house hosting a silent auction on behalf of the African Wildlife Foundation. In early November, the glass art gallery and showroom became a world-class art museum upon the opening of Ross Bleckner’s “Artworks in Glass”, a collaboration with Steuben’s master glass craftsmen. Bringing Mr. Bleckner’s interpretation and energy, allows crystal and glass arts achieve a whole, new level of aesthetic possibility. Then the very next night, Steuben became a festive Monte Carlo casino sponsoring a fundraiser for the non-profit Urban Glass.
Gathering to Supporting Glass Artists
Steuben, makers of the world’s finest Crystal, has fantastic gallery space located below the main floor of its flagship store on Madison Avenue and makes for a great party space. The Urban Glass fund-raising casino was in the European Monte Carlo tradition; guests were in the spirit and dressed the part, proving again that crystal need not be stuffy.
Art Glass Fuses with Casio Losses and Everyone Wins!
As a gathering for glass artists and their patrons, the evening was festive affair! Gaming tables were set up, dice rolled, and Avion tequila flowed. Everyone was merrily losing money to benefit a great arts organization. At one point, all the dealers stopped the games and the lights grew dim. Out came the Bourbon St. sound of the Tin Pan Band, let by trumpeter Jesse Selengut, followed by three can-can dancers wearing glass corsets.
The “Lady Luck” dancers were remarkable in hand rolled and embossed solid glass sculpture encircling their torsos, each one unique and form-fitted by Urban Glass artist, Ivan Lee Mora.
The four piece band, in their pork-pie hats and zoot suit swagger played music that has been described as “a cross between Ray Charles and Tom Waits” Dancing ensued and more money “lost”.
Giving to the Glass Arts Supports Us All
In supporting the arts, community causes and non-profits, Steuben gives opportunities for glass artists and glass art-lovers to support and maintain their beloved arts resources. We love the organizations such as Urban Glass that continue the glass arts and act as a hothouse for contemporary glass talent where artists come from all over the world to learn and grow. These emerging artists are the up-and-coming energy for the world of art glass and will ultimately influence the future look of crystal design as pioneered by Steuben. It is through collaborations like this, Steuben contributes its own unique century-old tradition of excellence to the future of American art. Steuben thanks Urban Glass for the opportunity and an excellent night of fun!
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