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Spherical Unica Vase on Stand

Spherical Unica Vase on Stand

 
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Object Name: 
Spherical Unica Vase on Stand
Department
Modern
Maker(s)
Leerdam Glassworks, Maker
Copier, Andries Dirk ((1901-1991)), Maker
Place Made: 
Netherlands, Leerdam
Date: 
about 1950
Color
Irridescent effect
Technique
Blown, cased
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 13.4 cm, Diam (max): 16.5 cm
Accession Number: 
51.3.149
Location: 
Not on Display
Description
Lead glass; gray metal oxide. Spherical form; bird shaped air traps; multiple layer process; iridescent effect; heavy walls; polished pontil mark; wood base. Signed by designer.
Inscription
LEERDAM- UNICA
Inscription
:
AB 8
Inscription
:
A D Copier
Signature
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Provenance
A. J. Dugteren & Sons, Inc, Source
1951

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Exhibitions

Decades in Glass: The 50's
Venue(s)
Corning Museum of Glass 2003-09-22 through 2004-03-01
Corning Incorporated Gallery 2004-06-17 through 2004-10-03

Publications

Treasures from The Corning Museum of Glass (1992) illustrated, p. 124, #123; BIB# 35679
Contemporary Glass: A World Survey from The Corning Museum of Glass (1989) illustrated, p. 15; BIB# 32803

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