An Incredible Signed PAUL STANKARD APPLE TREE w/ Apple & Buds Glass Paperweight

Description: OUR DESCRIPTION An amazing Signed Paul Stankard Detailed Apple Tree with Branches and a Apple and a Pink & White Bud and 2 Blossoms and 16 lovely Green Leaves Art Glass Paperweight. This is a Limited Edition piece and is marked 57/100 on the bottoms edge with an additional number #A232 next to that as well as being dated 1984. The bottom is clear and slightly concave and show negligible shelf ware. This is a lovely size paperweight and measures approximately 3" in diameter by 1-5/8" Tall. Paul is one of the few artist who's paperweights have escalated in price over the years and has not only held it's price but almost doubled over the past 5 years which makes his paperweights a true investment and you can't go wrong buying his work. I consider this lovely work of art glass to be in Excellent Original Condition and is much better seen in person then in pictures. I did give you a short history below of Paul for your convenience. It is signed with one of Paul's traditional S signature Cane in the piece and can easily be seen in the last picture. Of course no collection is complete without a few of Paul's Inspiring works of Art Glass Paperweights. The degree at which Paul accomplishes his breathtaking piece is truly astounding. Please check pictures for further description. I will be covering the insurance on this most incredible work of art glass and a signature will be required when it arrives. The Stand is not part of this sale and is only used here for illustrative purposes. I will Consider any Reasonable Offers on this Wonderful Antique Art Glass Paperweight and Thank You for Looking. Please do not miss my many other lovely Art Glass Paperweight Auctions by various Well Known and Famous Artists. Short History of Paul Stankard:Early LifeWidely recognized as the father of modern glass paperweights, Paul Joseph Stankard is a visionary and pioneer in the art of glasswork. Born in April 1943 as the second of nine children in an Irish Catholic family, Stankard grew up in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. In 1961, he enrolled at Salem Vocational Technical Institute (now Salem Community College) where he pursued a degree in scientific glassblowing. After completing his studies, Stankard spent the next decade honing his skills, crafting scientific instruments for various chemical laboratories.Fine TuningAs Stankard's expertise grew, so did his interest in exploring glass as an artistic medium. While continuing to work as a scientific glassblower to support his family, he began creating glass paperweights in his garage. His breakthrough came when renowned art dealer Reese Palley discovered Stankard’s work at a craft exhibit on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Impressed by Stankard’s precision and artistry, Palley became a sponsor, enabling Stankard to leave the scientific glass industry and devote himself full-time to the creation of glass paperweights.1960s American Studio Glass MovementThe American studio glass movement emerged in the 1960s, gaining international attention for its bold colors and exaggerated, cartoonish designs. Stankard, however, took a different approach. His background in scientific glassblowing gave him a foundation of precision and control that set him apart from his contemporaries. Instead of focusing on abstract art, Stankard’s glassworks featured stunningly realistic botanical designs, so lifelike that viewers often believed he had somehow encased real flowers in his pieces. Some even mistook his invented flowers for actual species. As his work gained recognition, other artists in the studio glass movement began to follow his lead.The Creative Journey of an Artist in GlassIn his autobiography, Stankard reflects on the challenges he faced growing up with dyslexia, which caused him to struggle in school and perform poorly on tests. Labeled a slow learner, he graduated at the bottom of his high school class with a low IQ, a label that deeply affected his self-esteem. However, these early struggles ultimately fueled his determination and creativity, leading him to become a trailblazer in the field of glass art.Paperweight PioneerToday, Paul Stankard is internationally celebrated as a master of glass paperweights, having elevated the craft into a respected art form. His work is featured in more than 60 museums worldwide, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Smithsonian Institution, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Louvre in Paris, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Over his 50-year career, Stankard has received numerous honors, including the Glass Art Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also the author of two books: Spark the Creative Flame: Making the Journey from Craft to Art and his autobiography, No Green Berries or Leaves: The Creative Journey of an Artist in Glass. ABOUT ME I am first and foremost a collector of many different types of antiques. One of my hobbies is collecting Art Glass Paperweights. I'm a member of Midwest Paperweight Collectors Club as well as the Paperweight Collectors Association (PCA) which is our National Club. Please follow me so you won't miss any of my fabulous items. OUR TERMS Please feel free to ask questions before you bid on my Items. (Buy It Now Items – Payment is due Immediate.) (Best Offers & Auctions Items – Payment is due within 3 days of the auction ending.) Pictures are used as part of my descriptions. We only accept payment through PayPal. We Only Ship to USA – (Lower 48 States Only) I am more than happy to combine shipping when possible. If you intend to buy several items please let me know beforehand and I can wait a few days (hopefully not more than 5) and then send you a combined shipping invoice. All items sold will be insured. RETURNS Any of our items can be returned, but ONLY if there is a Mistake in the description. Should you need to return something, you must notify us of your intent to return through the normal ebay Messaging System within 3 days of receiving the item. All items returned must be received back within 14 days of you receiving it. If you receive your item and the box is damaged please keep that for reimbursement from the shipper should they need it back. Thank you very much, Kim

Price: 1975.49 USD

Location: Saint John, Indiana

End Time: 2024-12-24T15:27:18.000Z

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