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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => British & Irish Glass => Topic started by: cjones on September 16, 2011, 09:08:00 PM

Title: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: cjones on September 16, 2011, 09:08:00 PM

THANKS FOR ANY HELP IDENTIFYING THE ARTIST - IT'S AN IMPRESSIVE PIECE IS 8" TALL X 5" AT WIDEST AND WEIGHS 1.76KGS - IT IS SIGNED ON BASE BUT AFTER MUCH SEARCHING HAVE COME UP WITH A BLANK !!
THE SIGNATURE LOOKS LIKE "MIKAL ROGIER - TAHAID BAY" .. ????? IT'S A LOVELY PIECE AND VERY TACTILE
(http://i54.tinypic.com/ooaba.jpg)
IMG]http://i55.tinypic.com/do9fm0.jpg[/IMG]
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2888s2s.jpg)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/kbx9ag.jpg)

THERE WAS A BUILD UP OF MANY YEARS DUST WHEN I PURCHASE IT SO GUESSING ALTHOUGH CONTEMPORARY HAS SOME AGE.

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: antiquerose123 on September 16, 2011, 09:21:22 PM

???????

Just taking guesses here.

first looks like Micheal (or could be Michael)

Next name looks like ???  Redbey, Redby, Playford, Playfred.......???

Could the last word be "Hungary" -- as I am just guessing here.  Can we get a few more shots of the signature at some closer angles, or just some variations of it.

Thanks -- all Guesses here (http://serve.mysmiley.net/confused/confused0009.gif)

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: ahremck on September 17, 2011, 06:20:09 AM

This looks like a good case for the Talcum powder trick.  I think it reads Michael Page  then  Tolland  .

If you look at http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php?topic=35231.new;topicseen#new you will see a couple of postings where I tried to help a user get a better photo of the signature.  The problem always with a fornt on shot is that the background colours and pattern tends to confuse the eyes.  Best to try to eliminate as much of it as you can.  TThe phot from a shallow angle ought to work better as well.  Good Luck.

Ross

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: glassobsessed on September 17, 2011, 07:57:24 AM

No idea about the signature but the glass was made at Alum Bay.

John

Please don't post in uppercase, information here: http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,30896.0.html

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: cjones on September 17, 2011, 08:41:05 AM

Thanks all for your help - I will try your advice to clarify the signature - Alum Bay it is !! Sorry about the upper case will make sure I don't use in future

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: glassobsessed on September 17, 2011, 09:42:00 AM

The signature probably reads as "Michael Rayner": http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,13170.msg86389.html#msg86389

John

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: cjones on September 17, 2011, 10:23:57 AM

Thanks again John

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: Pinkspoons on September 17, 2011, 10:57:14 AM

Max has/had a 1977 vase signed Michael Rayner, Totland Bay - which deciphers the rest of the signature.

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: cjones on September 17, 2011, 11:03:00 AM

Yes it was the Totland that threw may I recognised "Bay" but not "Alum" now I can see it perfectly - Thanks a lot

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: glassobsessed on September 17, 2011, 08:02:33 PM

Totland Bay was presumably the name used before the move to the premises in Alum Bay, looks to be about a mile down the road....

John

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: rosieposie on September 17, 2011, 08:20:47 PM

Hi cjones, please can you do the talcum powder trick so we can see the signature clearly for those of us (ie me!!) who haven't seen the signature before?

I am very impressed that you have gone from no info to knowing the Artist, and geographical location in less than 24 hours!!
Some of you guys on this board are really awesome.  :sun:

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: cjones on September 17, 2011, 08:35:05 PM

I couldn't agree more !!!! I will try to get a better photo of signature in next couple of days.

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: cjones on September 18, 2011, 04:49:43 PM

This is as good as I can get - sincere thanks again as it has helped me identify another piece too.

(http://i54.tinypic.com/rricfo.jpg)

Title: Re: CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE - ARTIST ?
Post by: rosieposie on September 18, 2011, 04:54:36 PM

Blimey cj,  did you put talc on it??  Should have come up lovely. :usd: