Description: VTG Higgins Studio Art Glass ( Riverside IL.) ( 2 BOWLS ) Colorful Fruit ~Pears, Grapes, Lemons, Apples. With a gold accent weave cross hatch. GREAT Previously Owned Condition: No Chips or Cracks. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS Dimensions: Diameter ~8.2 inches, Height~ 2.25 inches The Higgins Studio, home of “modern miracles with everyday glass” was founded in 1948 by Michael and Frances Higgins. Today, the miracles continue, under the leadership of the Higgins’ chosen successors, Louise and Jonathan Wimmer. This direct line of continuity means that glass objects in the distinctive Higgins style will continue to enchant collectors for many years to come. Michael and Frances Higgins, who met at the Chicago Institute of Design, were pioneers in the rediscovery and refinement of the ancient art of glass fusing. Because it is so labor-intensive, fusing had, by the mid-twentieth century, been all but abandoned in favor of glass blowing. Essentially, fusing is the creation of a “glass sandwich”. On one piece of enamel-coated glass, a design is created, either drawn with colored enamels, or pieced with glass segments. Over this, another piece of enameled glass is laid. Placed on a mold, the object is then heated. Under heat, the glass “slumps” to the shape of the mold. The design itself is fused between the outer glass pieces, with additional layers often adding to the texture and color complexity. Originally the Studio operated out of the Higgins’ Chicago apartment, with kilns set up behind the sofa. Everyday items, such as bowls and plates, were transformed, through an arresting mix of geometric and curved lines, and bold use of color, into objects still useful, yet also visually vibrant and exciting. Promoted as “an exclamation point in your decorating scheme”, the unique blend of artistry and practicality that Higgins glassware offered quickly attracted buyers. Working round-the-clock in split shifts, Michael and Fran met ever-increasing orders from such major retailers as Marshall Field’s, Georg Jensen, and Bullock’s Wilshire.
Price: 94 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-20T19:20:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.35 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pattern: Pears, Lemons, Grapes Apples
Shape: Round
Color: Gold
Item Diameter: 8.2 inches
Material: Glass
Set Includes: 2 Bowls
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Higgins
Type: Bowl
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 2.25 inches
Theme: Fruit
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Production Style: Art Glass
Production Technique: Fused Glass
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
