Hi all,
Picked up this studio glass piece recently at a car boot on the Isle of Wight. I guess it would be an art glass hot worked sculpture. The lady who sold it told me it was part of a collection made by her husband, but couldn't remember who the maker was or how long ago he purchased it. Would seem likely it came from one of the island's studio's although by no means a certainty. Anyone have any idea who made such pieces and also when?
Haven't got many art glass reference books and online searches have also not proved very helpful so far although I did come across mention of "knot" sculptures.
It's approx 21cm tall with blue, purple and gold streaks, with hints of other colours. It's iridescent in places and stands on a clear circular glass stand. There's no ID marks that I can see so perhaps came originally with a sticker. Scratching to the base suggests at least some age on the piece.
Any help would be appreciated,
Keith M