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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => New Zealand & Australia Glass => Topic started by: chrisade on October 05, 2013, 07:01:35 AM

Title: Flask Shaped Vase Etched Signature - ID = Ian Johnstone
Post by: chrisade on October 05, 2013, 07:01:35 AM

Flask shaped vase in mottled blue with an applied contrast amber rim decoration. The front and back also have a slight texture/dimple design, though hard to photograph. Reminds me of Scandinavian glass but I am not convinced that it is. It has an etched mark that looks like IAN. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks Chris

Title: Re: Flask Shaped Vase Etched Signature
Post by: chopin-liszt on October 05, 2013, 12:03:41 PM

It certainly does look as if it reads IAN.
I did have a very vague thought that it could have been made by Ian MacDonald, a contemporary artist I'm very fond of, but he is in England, and I see you are in Australia.
So I would doubt it.
He does not have one distinctive style - he is very versatile, from organic/lumpy/bubbly to ultra clean and pure perfection.
It struck me he might have simplified his signature.
Can't find much on-line...

http://www.museum.bristolblueglass.com/folded-glass-vase-by-ian-macdonald-2008/#.Uk_92VOfIqw

Title: Re: Flask Shaped Vase Etched Signature
Post by: ahremck on October 05, 2013, 01:20:17 PM

Very sure it is Ian Johnstone an Australian Glass Artist.  The dropped part of the A is the same as on a goblet and vase that I have of his.  See photos

Ross

Title: Re: Flask Shaped Vase Etched Signature
Post by: chopin-liszt on October 05, 2013, 01:27:03 PM

A much more realistic and accurate id, Ross, well done. :)

Title: Re: Flask Shaped Vase Etched Signature
Post by: chrisade on October 07, 2013, 03:51:13 AM

Hi Sue and Ross,
Thank you for the help in identifying the signature. I am amazed as always, how helpful people are. Thanks once again. Chris