MASTERWORKS IN GLASS:Sarasota Florida Edition

Wednesday January 14th, 2015 - 7:30 pm

MASTERWORKS IN GLASS:Sarasota Florida Edition

Wednesday January 14th, 2015 7:30 pm (Preview Tuesday January 13th, 2015 5:30 – 7:30 pm)

Welcome to the first Studio Glass Auction in Florida! Although Habatat Galleries has been conducting contemporary glass auctions for over 20 years, this is only the second time outside of our home state of Michigan.

We have assembled an excellent selection of vintage works from the legends of glass. Many of these works were originally sold through Habatat Galleries. A large percentage of this auction came from the very significant private collection of Robert and Liz Turissini of New York. Unfortunately this collection has become available after the passing of Robert. The Turssini’s lived close to the Corning Museum and Robert was a high level executive for Corning. His many visits to the museum gave him a great eye for what was created in glass which becomes obvious by many of the works in this auction.

Other works represent a number of de-accessioned collections throughout the U. S. All works are in excellent condition unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions, please contact Habatat Galleries.

- Ferdinand Hampson

1. John Littleton and Kate Vogel (American), Bagged Bag, 1989. 15 x 9 x 9”.An example of one of the most recognized sculptures from 1980s. The blown glass bagged bag series has maintained its position as one of the most enjoyable series. From the Sandjaldjian collection. Signed by the artist...$2,800 - $3,500

2. Dale Chihuly (American), Azzuro Blue Persian, 1998. 9 x 15 x 11”. This pipe blown 2 piece azzuro blue with red lip wrap sculpture is Habatat Galleries Michigan 25th anniversary sculpture - created by Dale Chihuly for that occasion! It is from in an edition of 25. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist…$8,000 - $10,000

3. Pavel Hlava (Czech Republic), Leaf, 1999. 13 x 16 x 3”. Pavel Hlava, who is considered one of the great Czech artists, created this sculpture later in his life. The leaf has organic imagery based on nature. This gathered, cut, laminated and polished sculpture uses the best properties of glass to make an interactive kinetic visual. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist… $10,000 - $14,000

4. Leon Applebaum (American), Lava, 1998. 12 x 21.5 x 8”.An outstanding example of Leon Applebaum’s blown glass work with glass shards. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist…$3,000 - $4,000

5. Steven Weinberg (American), Untitled, circa 1995. 6 x 8.5 x 8.5”.This architectural statement in crystal is from the series that distinguished Steven Weinberg’s early career. Setting on a series of cast glass legs, the interior images add to the mystery of the sculpture. This single cast glass architectural form represents a series of beautiful optical work by the aritst. From a private collection. Signed by the artist...$10,000 - $14,000

6. Richard Royal (American), Synergy, circa 1997. 42 x 16 x 15”. A beautifully formed blown sculpture from this noted Seattle artist. Acquired from Pismo Gallery. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini…$9,000 - $12,000

7. Richard Marquis (American), Teapot, 1999. 6 x 7 x 3.5”.An unusual example of Richard Marquis’s “Tea Pot” Series. This flattened teapot was constructed hot with murrini and incalmo. This series is the most sought after of the artist’s works. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$9,000 - $12,000

8. David Huchthausen (American), Untitled Floral Series, 1977. 6.5 x 6.5 x 6.5”. This series reveals multi-layers of images drawn with colored glass. David Huchthausen along with Mark Peiser were the only artists creating works with similar techniques that would literally require hours of nonstop work blowing and gathering of several pounds of glass. The Corning Museum has the largest collection of these works in the world. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$7,000 - $10,000

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10. Cissy McCaa (American), Metamorph #920821, 1992. 12.5x17x11”.Blue, purple, clear laminated sculpture originally acquired from Habatat Galleries Michigan. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist…$2,500 - $3,500

11. Dale Chihuly (American), Seaform Series Cobalt Blue with Coral Lip Wrap, 1998 (10 piece), 9.25 x 22 x 20”. A particularly beautiful and complex sculpture from one of the best known artists in the world. From the collection of Trevor and Debbie Creed. Signed by the artist…$34,000 - $40,000

12. Jamie Harris (American), Heated Orb Series, 2001. 15 x 11 x 5”.A 3 layered blown, cut, acid polished glass vessel with blue interior from the “Heated Orb Series”. From the Robert and Liz Turissini collection. Signed by the artist…$1,200 - $1,500

9. José Chardiet (American), Table Mesa #5, circa 1990. 28 x 13 x 8”. In 1988, José Chardiet attended an exhibition of artist inspired by primitive art including Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani and others. José would soon become one of them! The symbolism that has developed blended the thoughts of family, history and the evolution of man...or are they primitive implements set on a table? Good art allows you to use your imagination! Blown, sandcast glass and copper. From the collection of Sol and Sylvia Iwrey…$7,000 - $9,000

13. Lino Tagliapietra (Italy), Untitled, 1999. 19 x 9.5 x 5. This is an elegant example of the great Maestro of Venice. It is decorated with white glass cane using a pulling and swirling technique onto clear glass. Acquired from Habatat Galleries Michigan. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$18,000 - $24,000

14. Bertil Vallien (Sweden), Entrance - Map Series # 1363990301, circa 1985. 23.5 x 14.5 x 4”.This is a very early example of a successful series created at Kosta Boda. This sculpture is particularly desirable having his iconic boat imagery included in this sand cast sculpture. With granite base. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$13,000 - $16,000

15. Mark Peiser (American), Coming Out, 1990. 14 x 21 x 4”.From Mark Peiser’s inner space series a cast glass sculpture inspired by sunrise in the Appalachian Mountains. This iconic artist has created some amazing bodies of work using nature and sunlight as inspiration. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$18,000 - $22,000

16. Emily Brock (American), The Pawn Shop, 1991. 15.5 x 14.5 x 14”.A lamp work and fused glass sculpture is an iconic example of Emily Brock’s extraordinary work. From the Up-Town / Down-Town exhibition. Acquired from Habatat Galleries Michigan. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$8,000 - $12,000

17. David Bennett (American), Three Horse Race, circa 1998. 22 x 44 x 21”.One of the most sought after series in glass, this is a museum quality example of Bennett’s early work. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist…$36,000 - $42,000

18. Robert Michelson (American), Organism – Alien, 1998. 25 x 18 x 8.5”.Inspired by nature this lamp-worked sculpture is from the Organism Series mimics surreal sea forms based on coral and other living forms from the ocean. It was restored by the artist after minor damage. Acquired from Habatat Galleries Michigan. From a private collection…$4,000 - $6,000

19. William Morris (American), Suspended Artifact Series, 1996. 17 x 18 x 5.5”. This is perhaps Bill Morris signature sculpture series. This 6 piece blown sculpture is an excellent example from a living legend. Purchased from Habatat Galleries Michigan. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist…$30,000 - $40,000

20. Danny Perkins (American), Red Stripe, 1992. 45 x 12 x 12”.A unique artist, Danny Perkins would break his work so that he could reconstruct and re-assemble it by sandblasting, painting and then laminated each element. This is an example of his wonderful glowing organic structures. Acquired from Habatat Galleries Michigan. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini…$10,000 - $15,000

21. Tom Patti (American), Tubated Grey with Parallel Pinstripes, 1977. 5.25 x 5.5 x 4.5”.A very early sculpture created with a technique that was described by the director of the Corning Museum in 1979 as the “first unique technique in contemporary glass”. Blown, fused and laminated glass. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$18,000 - $22,000

22. Bertil Vallien (Sweden), Untitled Vessel 1614, circa 1972. 6.5 x 8 x 8”. Created at Kosta Boda and signed “unik” and with his signature. He is one of the most important artists internationally that works with glass. This is a very early blown piece using the Swedish technique called Graal. From a private collection…$1,500 - $2,000

23. Paul Stankard (American), Untitled F41, 1989. 4.75 x 3 x 2.75”.Paul Stankard comes from a glass paperweight tradition, which involves working over a torch. In this technique he is considered one of the greatest in the world. This is a beautiful example of a Botanical with figures integrated in the roots. From the collection of Sol and Sylvia Iwrey. Signed by the artist…$6,000 - $7,000

24. Davide Salvadore (Italy), Piccola Spingarpa, 2013. 22 x 9.75 x 15.5”.This blown and cold worked sculpture is an interesting example from the sought after Springarpa series. This is the series that introduced him to the United States in 2006 and uses most of the Italian glass making techniques. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$20,000 - $25,000

25. Alain and Marisa Begou, (France), 20-B-46, circa 2003. 21 x 13.5 x 5”.A large scale vessel with abstract glass painting set on a rich background. The artists retired shortly after this work was created. This is one of the best examples that we have seen. Acquired from Habatat Galleries Michigan. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist…$5,000 - $6,000

26. William Carlson (American), Prägnanz Series #75, 1992. 27.5 x 15 x 5”.This sculpture is a signature piece by this noted artist. It represents some of the earliest multi-media works with glass and is constructed using cast glass, vitrolite and granite. Acquired from Heller Gallery. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$20,000 - $28,000

27. Richard Jolley (American), Tabula Rasa Figure, 2002. 14” high.This sculpture combines several glass techniques including glass blowing, carving and acid polishing. Richard is one of the best glass handlers in America. This piece reflects his recognizable images with the color and form that has made him noted in the field. From the collection of Steve Brondino. Signed by the artist…$9,000 - $12,000

28. Mark Peiser (American), Paperweight Vase Series, circa 1980. 8 x 4 x 4”.A spectacular example of the PWV series. While Mark Peiser has created a variety of work throughout his career, the paperweight vessels series were both the most challenging and time consuming. There are less than 400 made with this technique making them a rarity in the art world. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$12,000 - $14,000

29. Kreg Kallenberger (American), Untitled 38089B, 1989. 9 x 18 x 4”.Using the unique properties of glass, this cast sculpture reveals a literal landscape when viewing from different angles. From the collection of Sol and Sylvia Iwrey. Signed by the artist…$8,000 - $12,000

30. William Morris (American), Antelope Head, 2000. 10 x 3 x 4”.This is an excellent example of the William Morris “Pin Series”. Miniature blown sculptures on specially designed bases. From a private collection with proceeds going to The Arts Center in Corvallis Oregon. Signed by the artist…$14,000 - $18,000

31. Brian Hirst (Australia), Flat Form Black #18, 2000. 17.75 x 14 x 5.5”.A classic example of Brian Hirst’s blown and cold worked vessel form. Noted for his rich black surfaces combined with layers of silver and distinctive decoration. From the collection of Tom and Sandy Kully. Signed by the artist…$3,200 - $5,000

32. David Huchthausen (American), Fantasy Vessel, 1978, 10 x 6 x 6”.A very complex multi-layered example of an early David Huchthausen created in Austria. From the Wingo collection. Signed by the artist…$6,000 - $9,000

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33. Lino Tagliapietra (Italy), Cosmo, 1992. 26.25 x 24 x 7”. A Red and Blue blown glass sculpture with a stand designed by Lino. An excellent example of this series. Acquired from Habatat Galleries Michigan. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist…$30,000 - $34,000

34. Toots Zynsky (American), African Dream Series, 1988. 5.5 x 16 x 11”.This work was created after Toots Zynksy’s trip to Africa and inspired by the shimmering bodies of water that she encountered. The piece is constructed by fusing thousands of strains of glass in a technique called Filet de verre. Acquired from Habatat Galleries Michigan. From the Collection of Robert and Liz Turissini…$9,000 - $12,000

35. Vladimira Klumpar (Czech Republic), Untitled, 2007. 9 x 9 x 7”.Vladimira Klumpar is known for her large sculpture and has challenged the glass world with her monumental scale. This unique Maquette-like sculpture resembles her large work without compromising her true concept of a continuing plane. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$12,000 - $15,000

36. Joel Philip Myers (American), Contiguous Fragment Series #14, 1978. 6.5 x 2.25 x 2.25”.This is a great example of America’s famous early masters. From his signature black background shard and oxide painted series. From private collection. Signed by the artist…$7,000 - $10,000

37. Ann Wolff (Sweden), Untitled, 1970. 5 x 7 x 6”.Created at Kosta Boda and signed “unik” by the artist. An early example of her blown work sculpted when she worked at Kosta Boda. It is an early treasure from this famous artist. From a private collection Signed by the artist…$1,500 - $2,000

38. Lino Tagliapietra (Italy), Riverstone, 1999. 15.5 x 15.75 x 5.5”.A large oval blown vessel, black sides and volcano stripe in the center. This cut and carved piece is a wonderful example of this respected artist. Acquired from Pismo Gallery. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist…$40,000 - $45,000

39. William Carlson (American), Untitled, 1977. 6 x 4 x 4”.This gathered and layered William Carlson is an early perfume bottle cut and polished that reveals a mysterious interior. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$2,200 - $2,800

40. Stephan Rolfe Powell (American), Passion Okra Johnson, 1990. 32 x 14 x 14”.Comprised of over 2000 glass elements with an undulating form it gives the appearance of elaborate and kinetic stained glass windows. Acquired from Habatat Galleries Michigan. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist…$16,000 - $24,000

- AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS -

The following conditions of sale concern the items offered at the auction, including those listed in this catalogue. Habatat Galleries, Inc., reserves the right to determine the Terms of Sale, whether it be absentee bid, phone bid, internet bid or live auction.

ABSENTEE BIDS: If you cannot attend the sale, you may submit in writing an absentee bid on one or more objects. The auctioneer will bid for you by executing your absentee bid at the lowest possible price while taking into account the reserve and other bids. If two or more parties leave identical bids the first bid received by Habatat Galleries will take precedence.

TELEPHONE BIDS: Arrangements for telephone bidding should be confirmed at least 24 hours in advance of the sale. The staff of Habatat Galleries will execute telephone bids from designated areas in the showroom.

INTERNET BIDS: Images of the pieces will be hosted online and bids will be placed by email and must be received twenty-four hours before the auction starts. If two or more parties leave identical bids the first bid received by Habatat Galleries will take precedence.

RESERVES: The reserve is the minimum price that the seller is willing to accept for their consigned objects, below which it will not be sold.

AUTHENTICITY OF CONDITION REPORT: All the works in the auction have been reviewed by the staff of Habatat Galleries. The pieces are deemed in good condition and any notable exceptions will be revealed in the catalogue. Habatat Galleries certifies that the work has been created by the artist to whom it is attributed.

SALES TAX: All objects are subject to sales tax unless they are being shipped by common carrier out of state.

BUYERS PREMIUM: A premium of 15% (17% for payment by credit card) will be added to the successful bid price of all items sold at this auction. Auction items may be paid for by cash, check, wire transfer, Visa or MasterCard. Please note: All items bought at auction must be paid for, in full, at the auction’s conclusion.

ESTIMATES: This catalogue provides descriptions along with auction estimates. These estimates are guides for prospective bidders and should not be relied upon as our predictions of the final selling price.

41. Dale Chihuly (American), Cobalt Blue Indian Basket with Red Lip Wrap, 1994. 9.5 x 9.5 x 9.5”.This cobalt blue blown work with a red lip wrap was the first piece made in the ongoing series now described as Portland Press Editions (now Chihuly Workshop).This Indian Basket was sold through museums and exclusively through Habatat Galleries - Michigan. Later series were sold in many venues. From the collection of Robert and Liz Turissini. Signed by the artist…$4,000 - $5,000

42. Ilene Frolic (Canada), Labyrinth, 1991. 17 x 13.5 x 8”.This two piece cast glass sculpture is a classic example of Ilene Frolic’s haunting and sensitive figurative work. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$9,000 - $12,000

43. Harvey Littleton (American), Rose Opal Twist, 1983. 21 x 12 x 8”.(Pictured on cover) Harvey Littleton who is considered the father of the contemporary glass movement passed away in 2013. This 2 section hot sculpted piece is a beautiful example of his later work. From a private collection. Signed by the artist…$32,000 - $40,000

GENERAL AUCTION RULES: The reserve is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept for their consigned objects. If identical winning bids are left by two or more parties, the first bid received by Habatat Galleries will take precedence.

All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds are permitted. Everything will be sold “AS IS” to the highest bidder. The descriptions of all items have been made in good faith and every effort has been made to describe each accurately.

The cost of shipping and insurance is the responsibility of the purchaser.

Auction will be held at:

Longboat Key Center for the Arts,a division of Ringling College of Art and Design

6860 Longboat Drive South, Longboat Key, FL 34228941.383.2345 – Directions only