Iridescent Art Glass Egg-shaped Paperweight With Controlled Bubble Design, Signed 'GES 93'

This iridescent art glass egg paperweight was created in 1993, as indicated by the signature. The piece showcases the controlled bubble technique popular in American studio glass during the late 20th century, where artists deliberately trapped air bubbles within molten glass to create decorative patterns. The iridescent finish, achieved through metallic oxide fuming, creates the distinctive rainbow effect that shifts colors depending on viewing angle. Art glass paperweights and decorative eggs became highly collectible in the 1980s and 1990s, with studios across the United States producing limited edition pieces. These objects appealed to both glass art enthusiasts and general collectors who appreciated their aesthetic beauty and craftsmanship. Such pieces are highly valued by studio glass collectors and decorative art enthusiasts for their artistic merit, technical skill, and representation of the American studio glass movement. The combination of iridescent finish, controlled bubbles, and egg form makes this a desirable example of 1990s art glass.

$40 - $75

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15%

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Memphis, TN 38104

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Tuesday, 4/28, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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