Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. > Scandinavian Glass
Scandinavian = Tora Pors, i Kalmar
tmaritta:
--- Quote from: "svazzo" ---Hi Frank!
I was just wondering if it was done on purpose, and if it was part of this particular technique. I've seen something similar with Seguso's "Pulveri" pieces, but there you can actually see the powders and no bubbles. In this piece you see mostly the colors not the powder particles.... I know, I know its another technical question, lol, but as an artist myself, I'm interested in all that stuff :D
I do want this talk to be more about the Artist than the techniques.
At 1 point I wanted to sell it, but now I would actually like to see more of the artist and maybe collect it!
Thanks!
Javier
--- End quote ---
Well, actually the swedish description does not mention powder, but speaks about colorful glass treads or sticks (glasstavar, whereas powder is pulver in swedish) that were applied to the clear glass. However, my swedish is very rusty and I only have online dictionary for help. So I don't know if that makes any sense?
svazzo:
Hi again Laura,
I still have that gut feeling that says this piece is Italian, but the Vase posted by taylog1 looks very similar.
It would be increadible if I could have the 2 pieces side by side and inspect the decoration and the actual color of the glass. I know it is very hard to know for sure in pictures, but the vase posted has an orangy-pink tint, and my bowl has more of a clear smoky feel. Just to mention it, since we all know artists play aound with colors all the time.
Also noticed a difference in the decoration itself. It looks like the vase has both yellow and orange swirls ovelaping, where in my bowl the 2 colors are purposely separate.
The Vase (link) that Peter posted has a wildly abstracted decoration, where mine has , I would say a more "controlled" abstraction, if that makes sence...
Javier
P.S.
Laura! Cant believe you won the Toso Swirl vase for $1.
Where you distracting me??? :lol: :wink:
Frank:
I think glass sticks? is right for Javiers vase. I had been looking at the close-up and the lining would certainly make powder unlikely.
It would probably have had some marvering which is a commonly leads to picking up frit but that tends to show up more as specks. Also the variations in the type of glass can lead to bubbling when casing. That they are so fine on your piece is an indication of the glassmakers skill.
svazzo:
Thank you for that information Frank!
The little bubbled effect is only on the Blue color, the Purple doesnt have it.
I also tried to take a photo as close as possible and where it was more prevalent. I am really glad to hear you say the piece was done by a very skilled glassmaker!
Thanks again!
Javier
Anonymous:
Hi Javier,
Yes, I was only here to distract you from the Fratelli Toso vase. :twisted:
Just kidding. Actually, the vase (a cased piece with external swirls of color) is not my favorite. But, for a dollar, I just couldn't pass it up! Javier, where you tracking it, or just keeping tabs on my recent purchases. :wink: If you were checking up on me, did you see the two early Fratelli Toso vases I bought a few weeks ago? Those are fab!
I have been unable to log into ebay today, and had to use esnipe to win the vase. Is anyone else having ebay problems?
Laura
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