Paul stankard is one of the most prestigious and worldreknown glass artists, famed for encasing his extremely delicate sculptures of flowers and insects in globes or cubes of clear glass. Paul stankard is one of the founders of the studio glass movement of the 1960s and 70s. Paul stankard environmental blackberries paperweight, three blackberries and two green berries with a morning glory flower and bu paul stankard american, b. Paul stankard paperweight lampworked, glass signed ebay. Word on the street says czech artists leopold blaschka and his son rudolph did a pretty good job hammering together their over 4000 glass models of plants representing more than 830 plant species. Paul stankard, internationally renowned glass artist, recently published his third book, studio craft as career, a guide to achieving excellence in art making.
Paul stankard pink ladys slipper from the botanical series glass 20th century american sculpture. Paul stankard 1982 lampwork wildflower bouquet on clear. Paul worked in industrial scientific glass during most of the. He is considered a living master in the art of the paperweight, and his work is represented in more than 60 museums around the world.
Named a distinguished alumnus in 1999, stankard was awarded an honorary associate of fine arts degree in 2008 in recognition of his. He creates natural environments in glass that challenge the. The club teaches five students per class in a sixhour session. Paul joseph stankard was born in attleboro, massachusetts on april 7, 1943, the second of nine children.
Stankard american, born 1943 signeddated art glass sculpture paperweight flowers on lily pads, root people,c. Considered a living master in the art of the paperweight, paul stankards work is represented in over 50 major. See more ideas about glass paperweights, glass art and paper weights. He is considered a living master in the art of the paperweight. Master glass artist paul stankard shares how he makes his intricately detailed paperweights. Paul stankard signed and dated very special art glass. Signed paul stankard handcrafted art glass paperweight ebth.
Though it may seem implausible, these translucent orbs bursting with activity and life are made entirely from glass by new jerseybased artist paul stankard, largely considered. A single meadow wreath blossom with leaves and roots. Inventory a43 includes gallery certificate of authenticity. Adelson, special to cherry hill courierpost published 3. The original design in clear glass, when finalized in 1972, was dedicated to a limited edition of 50 in the american floral series. The clear glass encasing a cluster of flowers, blackberries, a bee and an ant, with two masks on the underside in a mossy bed. Signed and dated 1975, signature cane paul stankard, mantua, nj paul stankard is an internationally respected flamework artist. Stankard is a contemporary american glassmaker touted as the father of contemporary paperweights.
The bestselling author signed books for about 400 adoring fans for more than three hours on dec. A visit to the studio of katherine stankard campbell, who paints on glass. Stankard, who is known especially for his paperweights. Paul joseph stankard, considered the father of modern glass paperweights, was born april 7, 1943 as the second of nine children in an irish catholic family. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This hardcover first edition of face the music has been personally autographed by paul stanley.
Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. He lived in north attleboro, massachusetts in his early years. A guide to achieving excellence in artmaking by paul j. Paul stankard signed and dated very special art glass paperweight with root people, words and flowers. Paul stankard blue flower paperweight botanical contemporary floral glass art. Oct 01, 2019 by the turn of the century, interest had waned, but in the 1950s artists like paul ysart and charles kaziun sought to rediscover the secrets to making glass weights, paving the way for hyperrealistic paperweight artists like paul stankard. Paul stankard is acclaimed for his mastery of the paperweight form. A single white marsh genitan with green leaves on an amethyst background. He creates natural environments in glass that challenge the viewer to move closer, rewarding them with. Museum quality with no flaws signed by the artist and dated. Wenonah councilman ron farina and glass artist paul stankard hosted a signing in the library on wednesday to celebrate a new book, beauty beyond nature.
Stankard, opens this month with 68 works spanning his 50year career as a flameworker. With this guide, learn to compete with the best from the past and the present as you pursue a personal journey in the studio, or consider a career in the arts. Paul stankards book offers insight into his career nj. Paul joseph stankard is an internationally acclaimed artist and pioneer in the studio glass movement. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics. Unfollow paul stankard to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. He is inspired by the south jersey landscape where he grew up, and where he still lives and works.
Popper himself even pops into the shop to give chum a harmonica lesson. Stankard is particularly renowned and respected for his flameworked floral motifs expressed in crystal paperweights, rectangular columns, and orbs. When he was 15 his family moved to new jersey, where he now lives, in mantua, with. Paul stankard morning glory glass 20th century american sculpture. Paul stankard experimental 1981 lampwork wildflower bouquet on clear. The art of the flame, an exhibition honoring the illustrious glass artist paul j.
Research 188 paul stankard prices and auction results in collectibles. James creates sea creatures and marinethemed sculptures that portray the beauty of the oceans diverse flora and fauna. To the center is a realistic study of a curved single white lily flower that appears to. Super rare super mario is super expensive season 17 history. Homage to nature, decorative arts curator ulysses grant dietz writes with ease and affection about this gregarious, immensely talented artist. The original design in clear glass, when finalized in 1972, was dedicated to a limited edition of 50 in. Paul stankard paul stankard glass paperweight fine art. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. First, by referencing his own career path, he offers readers what he yearned for during his 45year journey toward international acclaim. Beatrice wood march 3, 1893 march 12, 1998 was an american artist and studio potter involved in the avant garde movement in the united states. Experimental poinsettia crafted in 1972 and reworked in 2017 adding a blue background. Jean paul riopelle original lithograph hand signed hc proof avant.
A beautiful very detailed lampworked flax flower with 2 small buds, a stem and lovely leaves on a translucent green over white ground. Paul stankard paperweight lampworked glass, signed. Funeral home services for paul are being provided by george f. Early paul stankard paperweight excellent condition. Campbell learned to work with glass with her father, the glass artist paul stankard. See legendary glass paperweight maker, paul stankard, produce a paperweight in the greenfield village glass shop. Paul stankard 1983 flamework purple lady slipper botanical study. As always modern artifact 100% satisfaction guarantees everything in this listing to be true and. However, because i deal with nicole monday through friday, and feel appreciative of her help, i asked her to drop the mister and call me paul. Wenonah photographer ron farina and artist paul stankard.
Paul a gorgeous book showing the spectacular work of. Paul stankard paperweight oct 19, 2019 kaminski auctions. A vest made to hold the 14 harmonicas of blues traveler frontman john popper is music to chums ears. Internationally renowned artist paul stankard provides a practical, personal guide outlining his philosophy based on selfdirected learning. This site is a showcase for the work of paul j stankard, both his glass art and his writings. Exclusively made available at premierecollectibles. Things get heavy when a seller brings in a paperweight made by renowned glass artist paul stankard. Paul stankard visionaries on innovation the henry ford. This book promotes selfdirected learning, and is destined to be a. A signed handcrafted art glass orb paperweight by paul joseph stankard american, 1943.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. This unique work of art will be available for this special price for a limited time. Jan 6, 2014 detail blown glass root people by paul stankard. Book, homage to nature paul stankard by ulysses grant dietz. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Masters, 60, passed away on sunday, february 23, 2020 at the dedham health care center. A handcrafted art glass orb paperweight by paul joseph stankard american, 1943. Stankard paul stankard is an internationally acclaimed artist and pioneer in the studio glass movement.
Antique saint louis art glass paperweight lampwork basket of turnips. His intricate, floral inset paperweights, are remarkable for both their naturalism. Paul stankard artwork for sale at online auction paul. South jersey master glass artist paul stankard focus of. Signed and dated 1975, signature cane, signed artist proof paul stankard, mantua, nj paul stankard is an internationally respected flamework artist. With 180 of his works illustrated in color, as well as, photographs showing the preparation and assembly of the pieces. The photos are stunning and capture stankards work in glorious detail i am not one for large art books, but this one is an exception. John stankard customer service manager creative print. Paul stankard paperweight lampworked glass, signed for. Paul stankard passed away in dedham, massachusetts. About james james stone is an ocean conservation mixed media sculpture artist, working fulltime out of his environmentally conscious, hot glass studio, in escondido, calif. John stankard customer service manager at creative print group,inc.
The orb features a cluster of blue and green flowers, with dangling roots. The story of a glass sculpture hope and healing september 11, 2001 signed by yood, james. A guide to achieving excellence in artmaking, by paul j. Discover a large selection of the finest paul stankard glass paperweights for sale at l. This special edition features a oneofakind rendering handdrawn and signed by paul stankard with handapplied coloring by his daughter katherine stankard campbell. South jersey master glass artist paul stankard focus of beauty beyond nature fred b. Stankard, schiffer publishing, 2016, 208 pages, paperback bemis art school holiday art sale as a fundraiser for our educational mission. On the underneath side there are three root spirits. He graduated from salem county vocational technical institute now salem community college in salem, new jersey with a degree in scientific glassblowing. Paul stankard has established the standard by which we judge contemporar.
Join facebook to connect with paul stankard and others you may know. Paul stankard 2002 morning glory with damselfly and ant paperweight, from the walt whitman series. Born in massachusetts in 1943, he moved with his family to southern new jersey at the age of 15. Katherine stankard campbell, glass artist state of the arts. Paul a gorgeous book showing the spectacular work of flame work artist, paul stankard. Paul graduated from salem community college in 1963.
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