Topic: ID for this vase with abstract pattern please

[johnfandmaryp]

Hi guys,

This vase was with a large Whitefriars one which I bought at auction recently, and I'm wondering whether it's worth listing on eBay so would be very grateful if anyone could help me with identifying the maker. It's about 7.5"/19cm tall.

Thanks in anticipation, John. 

[vidrioguapo]

Can't help you John, but it looks very "pop art" to me, and at first I thought it was ceramic.   Is it as "dense" as it appears?

[chopin-liszt]

I think some of the surface effects come from the use of incompatible glazes - the dull greyish-black rough stuff seems to have that sort of pattern -  a hole-y sort of mesh.
But there's a bit more to it than that, I think.
It's reminiscent of the grey stuff used in some of Benny Motzfeldt's pieces.
(pic in this thread)
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,26069.0.html

I'm not suggesting this vase is or isn't anything to do with Benny Motzfeldt - just that it looks like the same stuff/technique has been used.

It's a lovely piece.

[vidrioguapo]

 :huh: Which thread Sue? :huh:

[chopin-liszt]

I had to "run off" and find it Emmi - I was only gone a moment or so, sorry - it's there now.
Pics by alexander,  :thup:  a bit down the first page.

[johnfandmaryp]

Sorry for the delay in getting back!

The vase has a rough texture on the outside ~ looks like it's been rolled in grit when still soft ~ but is smooth inside. The coloured pattern (reds/blues) appears to have been painted on but the deep purple colour (not grey/black!) is in the glass (I think!!). Have to say that I thought it was ceramic when I first saw it too Emmi! Glass is a reasonable thickness and appears fairly dense, especially when it's not backlit!

Thanks for the link Sue ~ had a look and it has a lot of similarities to some of the pieces there. Will keep looking!

[chopin-liszt]

I still think it's some sort of chemical-resistance/ incompatability thing which has produced the texture.

I also think it's a pretty stunning and lovely piece, well worth finding out more about it.