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Title: Slightly smokey-coloured polar bear... ID = Gralglas by Livio Seguso
Post by: Anik R on March 09, 2011, 02:07:36 PM

Hello,

I would like some help in identifying the maker of my slightly smokey-coloured polar bear.  It's quite a distinguished bear, with its long and pointy muzzle and pretty ears.  It is a rather large and heavy piece, 11cm high and 15cm long, and very well made.  The base is chamfered.

I think I can see initials (unfortunately, written quite crudely) on the base:  LF or maybe LP.  I don't know if it has anything to do with the maker, or if the previous owner was being possessive of his belongings.

I appreciate all help and comments.  Thank you.

Title: Re: Slightly smokey-coloured polar bear... help with ID please
Post by: dirk. on March 09, 2011, 03:14:51 PM

 :rah: Congratulations, Anik! Your next piece of Gralglas - by Livio Seguso.  :rah:

Title: Re: Slightly smokey-coloured polar bear... help with ID please
Post by: chriscooper on March 09, 2011, 03:39:38 PM

Nice piece Anik, his animals usually sell well, I know the bird sculptures do, here is a link to a previous thread to confirm the signature.

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php?topic=30892.0

Chris :sun:

Title: Re: Slightly smokey-coloured polar bear... help with ID please
Post by: Anik R on March 09, 2011, 03:54:24 PM

WHAT???  :o :o :o   Holy sh....  :thud:

I never expected that...  Gralglas, by Livio Seguso. Thank you, Dirk!!!!!  :kissy:  My goodness, I'm so happy and excited!!!!!!!  Would it be 1970s then?

I won in on Allegro for 15 PLN (under 4 euro) -- the seller didn't give any measurements or description, but I bid because I thought it was different.  I liked its pointy muzzle and its curved lines.  Oh, I'm extremely pleased!!!   

Now pardon me while I go bounce around the apartment (without that polar bear in hand). ;D ;D ;D


Thank you!  And Chris, thank you for the link...  I'll take a look when I calm down a little.

Title: Re: Slightly smokey-coloured polar bear... help with ID please
Post by: dirk. on March 09, 2011, 04:50:04 PM

I´m really happy for you, Anik! You´ve got an eye for quality and you deserve to make such a great find!  :kissy:
Amongst LS´s animals the bear and the elefant are my favourite - just the right degree of abstraction IMHO.
(Although I´m not too fond of animals otherwise...)

Title: Re: Slightly smokey-coloured polar bear... help with ID please
Post by: Anik R on March 09, 2011, 08:29:11 PM

Oh, thank you, Dirk!  I'm feeling mighty pleased... Not only is it a beautiful polar bear, but it's a wonderful addition to my budding German glass collection.   I'm a winner  ;D.

 :hi:

Title: Re: Slightly smokey-coloured polar bear... help with ID please
Post by: rosieposie on March 09, 2011, 10:56:11 PM

Wonderful news Anik,  :rah: and I am so pleased he has turned out to be so special.  Here is a link that will make you VERY happy indeed....

http://www.von-zezschwitz.de/detail.php?onlinecatalog=1&chapter=10&objectid=33987&ref=%252Fonlinecatalog.php%253Fid%253D64%2526chapter%253D10%2526view%253Dgallery%2526language%253Ddeutsch&id=64&language=deutsch

Hope the link works. and in the meantime, if you see another....I'll have it please!!  :sun:
rosieposie.  :kissy: