ART GLASS CHAMPAGNE FLUTES GEORGE PONZINI HANDCRAFTED PAIR (2) originally $130

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Offered in this auction is a pair of champagne flutes that are art glass. These were handmade by George Ponzini. I searched online to find out something about the artist and found that the glasses sold for $130 the pair. They have never been used and are really contemporary. The original sticker is on the bottom of each glass. There also is a signature etched on the bottom. You can search for this artist and find lots of information. Here is some of what I found: George Ponzini, an internationally recognized glass artist, creates functional and sculptural pieces with an uncommon style of assemblage. Architecture, art deco and modern art influence his lively work that he calls Neo-Deco. Engaging and elegant, George’s glass includes sculpture, stemware, martini pitchers, candlesticks, perfume bottles, bowls, mirrors, bud vases, sconces, shelves and even custom chess sets, tables and chandeliers. Stunning composites of slumped and constructed elements juxtapose with free form and geometric shapes ingeniously. Abstract and complex, George’s built pieces weave together modern and post-modern sensibilities to highlight glass’s color and light. Echoes of 20th century art deco and architecture deepen his work’s meaning, but his style also heralds futuristic urban design. For over thirty-eight years, George’s built structures of glass planes have defiantly departed from traditional glass art. History and Influences George found glass art at New Hampshire's Franklin Pierce College in 1974. “Taking my first stained glass course on a whim was my introduction to glass. I was always intrigued with the stained glass windows in church as a child.” Soon he was learning stained glass and furniture design at Virginia University's Arts School of Crafts. His current style was influenced by his studies at Pilchuck Glass Center and at North Carolina's Penland School of Crafts. From Sonja Blomdahl at Pilchuck, George deepened his understanding of the importance of a unique color sensibility that infuses his work. “I'm still fascinated with glass itself. As a medium, glass has seemingly endless possibilities. Even after 30 years I am still conceiving new ideas: a dining room table, bathroom accessories and a table lamp.” Other influences are his urban childhood and travels abroad. “My work is definitely founded in my urban roots in New York City. I was fascinated with the city's art deco buildings and modern architecture. More recently, on a trip to Milan, I was inspired by Italian contemporary design.” Galleries and Exhibits George Ponzini's work is in galleries, notable exhibits and collections in the US, Europe and Japan: The Glasmuseum in Ebeltoft, Denmark, The Renwick Gallery, Vassar College, Nicolaysen Art Museum, and The International Exhibition of Glass Craft in Kanazawa, Japan. George has served on the faculty of the Sharon Arts Center in Peterborough, New Hampshire. He has been a Vermont Council of the Arts Fellowship Recipient, and he earned a Grodin Award for Excellence in Design and Craftsmanship. Here is an opportunity to own a pair of his glasses for a fraction of the purchase price. I have one more pair for sale this week. Please see my other auctions and I will combine shipping to save you money. Hope you might like to buy them for a special occasion! Shipping Information Satisfaction is guaranteed. I enjoy buying and selling as a hobby. I am not a business but someone who loves old things. I sell only a few items at a time in order to provide excellent customer service! Most of my items are vintage, and I try to describe all of the defects to the best of my ability. Vintage items will have some wear so keep this in mind and view my photos carefully. I am happy to answer your questions and try to do so within 24 hours. Item must be returned in the same condition as sent for a refund to be issued. Additional charges are the responsibility of the buyer and are not refundable. Damage in the mail is covered by insurance, which is included in the shipping calculator. read more

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