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CARL RADKE PHEONIX STUDIO ART GLASS SHELL

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 10,000.00 USD
CARL RADKE PHEONIX STUDIO ART GLASS SHELL
Carl Radke (American) Phoenix art glass iridescent shell. Carl Radke was one of the vanguard of young artist who participated in the Renaissance of American Art Glass in the early 1970s. Originated by Tiffany in 1881. and popular during the early part of the nineteenth century. Lustre Art Glass had fallen out of favor about 1925. and had practically become a lost art. The art programs of several California universities began to rekindle an interest in Silver Lustre Art Glass specifically, in the later part of the 60's. Several of the young artists became facinated by the medium and caught up in the challenge of Re-discovering the complex and sophisticated art form.
Size: 7.5" Length
Condition: Very fine.