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Novaro Signed Hand Painted French Art Glass Sculpture

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,150.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Novaro Signed Hand Painted French Art Glass Sculpture
This two piece art glass sculpture was hand crafted by the French master glass artist Novaro. It it also hand painted with lovely images of rolling countryside in the south of France, with small houses. It is both a work of sculpture and a painting. The rounded form of the glass makes a nice surface for the hillside terrain imagery. The scene is yellow in tone, and has the mood of a bright, warm, sunny day. The two pieces can be displayed as separately, or together. * Artist: Jean Claude Novaro * Title: "French Countryside" * Medium: Hand blown glass; hand painted on the outside * Size: Base is 9 1/2 inches tall, and 8 inches in diameter; Top is 7 1/2 inches tall, and 10 1/2 inches in diameter * Signature: Etched by the artist, and dated on the bottom of the base; also signed and dated in paint on the outside, on the bottom edge of the base and shade * Year: 2005 * Condition: Excellent, with no visible scratches or wear * Certificate of Authenticity: Included * * * This charming art glass is sure to brighten up any room. * Biography: * Jean Claude Novaro was born in 1943 in Antibes, France, and began studing the art of glass making at the age of 14 under Eloi Monod in Biot. By age 20 he was already considered a master. Novaro knew he had found his calling in life. He describes his relationship with glass as being "love at first sight," saying "I've never even thought of doing anything else." * * Novaro always works alone, with no assistants. His technique is one of studied intention, with each move completing a desired result. And the result is often breathtaking. * Novaro's unique style has become well known for its weight, depth and multiple layers of color with clear glass, an effect requiring exquisite talent. Novaro has often incorporated gold leaf into his glass. He even invented new techniques which he patented, such as painting between layers of glass, and was the first to incorporate luminescent elements. * * * In recognition of his outstanding talent, the French government honored Novaro by awarding him the "Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres" (Knight of Arts and Humanities). * * Novaro's work has appeared at over 100 solo and group exhibitions worldwide. Signature pieces can be found in museums around the world, including France, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Australia, Japan, and the United States. His glass was given as a gift to representatives of all NATO countries at a recent summit. His pieces are well loved by many art connoisseurs world-wide, including noted entertainer Bill Cosby, and music legend Frank Sinatra. Jean-Claude is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's largest hand blown coupe. * * His accomplishments in the world of glass art are unparelleled, and his work is prized around the globe.
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