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See available design, sculpture, and decorative objects for sale and learn about the artist. Unfollow glass paperweight stankard to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. After working for ten years in the scientific glass industry, stankard shifted his career to become a. With 180 of his works illustrated in color, as well as, photographs showing the preparation and assembly of the pieces. Receive this glass it holds my memories, crafted blossoms suspended in stillness to be. Whether beautifully bound, signed by the author or bursting with exclusive content, these collectible editions make exquisite gifts and are the perfect adornment to any bookshelf. The glass art of paul stankard by timothy close, robert m at the best online prices at ebay. Since childhood, nature has always been important to paul stankard, and now as. Barkus farm antiques, collectibles and fine art, description. Paul stankard 1979 foxglove duo of white flower spikes and root person paperweight, from the medieval herbal series. Paul stankard has established the standard by which we judge contemporar. Make offer large astounding paul stankard glass fertility art.

Follow paul stankard and explore their bibliography from s paul stankard author page. The original design in clear glass, when finalized in 1972, was dedicated to a limited edition of 50 in the american floral series. Homage to nature, decorative arts curator ulysses grant dietz writes with ease and affection about this gregarious, immensely talented artist. Early paul stankard paperweight excellent condition. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Paul is the greatest and most interesting paperweight maker that has ever lived. Browse our everchanging selection below, and check out our signed preorders as well to reserve a signed edition from an upcoming author event.

A guide to achieving excellence in artmaking, paul stankard gives an intimate record of his journey as an artist. Paul stankard is a glass blower from new jersey who makes excellent glass paperweights that are featured in more than 60 museums around the world. Handmade paul stankard glass orb amazing unique piece james joyce in a potato orb 2007 this gorgeous oneofakind orb by paul j. Signed and dated with a script signature cane, as well as signed in script on side of weight. But 1 believe that, in trained hands, glass is the perfect substance for perpetuating its transient. Photos do not do justice to this incredibly beautiful weight by the wellknown and always in demand paul stankard. This book promotes selfdirected learning, and is destined to be a. Jun 05, 20 glass artist paul stankard creates botanical paperweights. Stankard, who is known especially for his paperweights.

Paul stankard glass paperweight fine art green apple. Blown glass art sea glass art stained glass olympic colors glass book. Featured in the origins episode of craft in america. Though it may seem implausible, these translucent orbs bursting with activity and life are made entirely from glass. Weve gotten ahold of a limited supply of signed editions from some of todays most celebrated authors just for you. Paul stankard signed and dated limited edition paperweight. In the book, stankard describes the pressure and stigma of being labeled a slow learner by an educational system that at the time was not aware of dyslexia and the steps he took to overcome his low selfesteem and learning disabilities to become. A paul stankard first bouquet bouquet weight, dated 1978, signed with a single red s cane, incised b 147 1978. A wonderful example of one of paul stankard s more advanced pieces.

Paul stankard 1986 arbutus bouquet pin paul stankard 1986 arbutus bouquet pink, blue and red blossoms paperweight. Buy signed books by bestselling authors and celebrities from americas largest autographed book store. Stankard divides his time between flameworking and writing. This unusual twosection resource directs creative people. A beautiful very detailed lampworked flax flower with 2 small buds, a stem and lovely leaves on a translucent green over white ground. While many will find his work instantly recognizable, if youre like me, you might have been unaware that modern glass paperweights existed. Stankard is a contemporary american glassmaker touted as the father of contemporary paperweights. Unfollow paul stankard to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. He graduated from the salem county vocational technical institute, where he studied scientific glass blowing. According to paul stankard, the meadow wreath is a stylized imaginary flower. Book, homage to nature paul stankard by ulysses grant dietz.

The photos are stunning and capture stankard s work in glorious detail i am not one for large art books, but this one is an exception. With this guide, learn to compete with the best from the past and the present as you pursue a personal journey in the studio, or consider a career in the arts. Publications books videos contact glass art botanicals. Stankard cites a line from leaves of grass as a guiding principle that has personal resonance. Purchased riley hawk galleries with original box and tag.

Paperweights contemporary american paperweights for sale. Paul stankard 1986 arbutus bouquet pink, blue and red blossoms paperweight. Paul stankard graduated from the salem county vocational technical institute, new jersey, where he earned a diploma in glassblowing technology. Experimental poinsettia paperweight on blue background d. There are a number of books and publications, articles, etc about him here and in europe. The museums physical galleries allow us to display only a fraction of our 5,000 objects, while this site will eventually make the entire collection available to you. Inventory a43 includes gallery certificate of authenticity.

All of our first edition books are hand signed by the author without inscription unless otherwise noted. Paperweight with insect, flower, and moss, millville, nj lampworked glass, polished clear glass signed paul stankard experimental 2 14 x 3 dia. Paul stankard 1987 pine barrens blackberry and blossom bouquet paperweight. A vibrant mayauel ward aquatic coral reef motif artglass paperweight l. His creativity in producing the lampworked elements goes far beyond simply evoking nature realistically. A large format, liberally and beautifully illustrated book. Extraordinary glass paperweights paul joseph stankard. This special edition features a oneofakind rendering handdrawn and signed by paul stankard with handapplied coloring by his daughter katherine stankard campbell. Stankards work has shown across the united states and europe and in japan and taiwan. A guide to achieving excellence in artmaking by paul stankard. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.

Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This is an amazing early example with many of the features that would later define the best of paul stankard s work. This unique work of art will be available for this special price for a limited time. Define black glass paperweights paper weights art decor home decor mother nature glass art bouquet american. However, because i deal with nicole monday through friday, and feel appreciative of her help, i asked her to drop the mister and call me paul. This compound arrangement is placed over a clear ground. Making the journey from craft to art and most recently studio craft as career. This may have added meaning, since the artist has suffered from dyslexia and is an experiential learner. There is no better way to connect with the story and the author than by owning a book signed by an author. Paul stankard signed paperweight featuring a orchid. Paul a gorgeous book showing the spectacular work of flame work artist, paul stankard. Oct 05, 2019 paul joseph stankard was born on april 7th, 1943.

Glass paperweight fine art blossoming white lillys from a. Every serious contemporary paperweight collector treasures paul stankard s creations. Stankard american, born 1943 signeddated art glass sculpture paperweight flowers on lily pads, root people,c. Stankard was born under the astrological sign of aries with its element of fire. Says stankard, to some, the rigidity of glass and crystal may seem contrary to the delicacy of a flower. I have a personally signed copy of a floating world about paul stankard, put out by the museum of arts and design. By engaging in the flameworking and coldworking process, he says, he has invented ways to express the seen and unseen beauty of nature.

Paul a anderson, signed abebooks passion for books. Paul stankard paperweight lampworked, glass signed ebay. He is the second of nine children born to an irish catholic family. Dale chihuly, chihuly studio, seattle, wa paul stankard tells a spirited and personal story of achievement with the grace and humility of one who treasurers life and values learning. Red berries and greenbrown leaves are on a clear ground.

Payment must be made within seven 7 days following the auction. In the book, stankard describes the pressure and stigma of being labeled a slow learner by an educational system that at the time was not aware of dyslexia and the steps he took to overcome his low selfesteem and learning disabilities to become one of the foremost. Paul stankard glass botanical bouquet united states 1999 a beautiful paul stankard glass botanical with a bouquet of chicory, raspberries, tea roses, ants and spirits, signed paul j, stankard, c7, 1999. Botanical drawings, handcolored with gouache paint. This special edition features a oneofakind rendering handdrawn and signed by paul stankard with. It is signed on the base with an early s signature cane. Museum quality with no flaws signed by the artist and dated. He is considered a living master in the art of the paperweight, and his work is represented in more than 60 museums around the world. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. He lived in north attleboro, massachusetts in his early years. Paul joseph stankard, considered the father of modern glass paperweights, was born april 7, 1943 as the second of nine children in an irish catholic family. Paul stankard paperweight art glass new jersey, 2002 the brockton honeycomb bouquet with honeybee and masks, encased in colorless glass, signed paul j. The majority of paul stankards glass paperweights have the botanical landscap set in a clear paperweight. As always modern artifact 100% satisfaction guarantees everything in this listing to be true and.

Lamp worked glass with flowers, bee, ant, and roots. He is the recipient of numerous awards and holds two honory doctorates. Paul stankard artwork for sale at online auction paul. There are two white mountain laurel flowers, two pink mountain laurel flowers, four blue flowers, two berries, and assorted buds and foliage. The creative journey of an artist in glass, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist.

Directory price results news help consign classic site. Red berries and green brown leaves are on a clear ground. Though it may seem implausible, these translucent orbs bursting with activity and life are made entirely from glass by new jerseybased artist paul stankard, largely considered to be the father of modern glass paperweights. Paul stankard paperweight lampworked, glass signed. Paul stankard is one of the most prestigious and worldreknown glass artists, famed for encasing his extremely delicate sculptures of flowers and insects in globes or cubes of clear glass. Paul stankard, author of no green berries or leaves. His intricate, floral inset paperweights, are remarkable for both their naturalism and detail. A morningglory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books. On the underneath side there are three root spirits. Three pale pink arbutus flowers center a gathered bouquet, topped by a stem of blue forgetmenots which is flanked by a sprig of small red flowers and accompanied by buds and fanning assorted green leaves. Paperweight with insect, flower, and moss, millville, nj lampworked glass, polished clear glass signed paul stankard experimental 2 14 x. Stankard american, born 1943 signeddated art glass. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.

Paul stankard 1991 mountain laurel compound cube botanical. More than 180 photographs by fine arts photographer john bigelow taylor display close to 200 paperweights and botanicals made by paul stankard. Stankard is an internationally acclaimed artist and pioneer in the studio glass movement. Stankard, who has been a fulltime studio artist since 1972, says he has been challenged by the goal of advancing the floral paperweight tradition. Interpreting flowers, bees, vines, and leaves encased in glass, his work is a celebration of nature and her primal beauty. Available work about the artist public collections. Paul stankard has established the standard by which we judge contemporary paperweight art. Paul stankard paperweight lampworked glass, signed for. Paul stankard yellow cactus paperweight, signed in cane and inscribed 1625 a672 1979, 3 dia. After working for ten years in the scientific glass industry, stankard shifted his career to become a fulltime paperweight maker in 1972. This site is a showcase for the work of paul j stankard, both his glass art and his writings. Etched saying on side reads, a morning glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books. Paul stankard signed and dated limited edition paperweight number 5 or only 25.

Paul stankard, orchid bouquet botanical, inches in height, 3 inches in width this site is a showcase for the work of paul j stankard, both his glass art and his writings. Paul stankard is a master at capturing the essence of organic form through elegant compositions of color, symbolism, and atmosphere. Wild about babies by brown, paul, anderson, parnell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Paul stankards handblown green glass paperweight with apple blossom and honey bee is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity from modern artifact. Paul stankard, of mantua, new jersey, is perhaps the most prolific and accomplished paperweight artist working today. Glass paperweight fine art blossoming white lillys from a rooted. Large astounding paul stankard glass fertility art paperweight flowers bouquet. Signed books by the author author signed books are a passion of the fan, reader and book collector.