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Vandermark-Merritt Orchid Vase by Merritt, Smarr
Currency:USD
Category:Pottery & Glass
Start Price:1.00 USD
Estimated At:350.00 - 550.00 USD
SOLD
475.00USDto 200555-174221+ buyer's premium (47.50)
This item SOLD at 2005 May 07 @ 16:03UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
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Vandermark-Merritt orchid vase by Douglass Merritt and Stephen Smarr, with 3 torch-worked orchids and millefiori blossoms over a translucent, iridescent blue background. Footed base. Signed. Limited edition of 750, edition number 105. Height 11 12"; Diameter 3 1/3". Donated by: Vandermark-Merritt Glass Studios.<p>Proceeds from the auction will go to benefit Santa Cruz, California glass artist Steven Lundberg, who, after 30 years of blowing glass locally, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). This auction is a fundraising effort to help Steve meet the challenges of this disease.<p>Costs of treating ALS over a period of time can be exorbitant. In the short-term, Steve needs basic equipment such as an electric scooter and pointing devices to help him read and write.<p>Please join us for this auction, and help support a friend. Check out our other auctions to see the 150 paperweights, vessels, and glass sculptures from internationally known glass artists, donated by generous artists, galleries, and glass collectors from all over the country. Please contact us at 1-800-538-0766 or (831) 427-1177 for more information, or see <a href=http://www.selman.com/press target=_blank>www.selman.com/press</a>.
Auction Location:
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Previewing Details:
The items will be available for inspection at the following times:
At the Vets Hall, 11:30 am, Saturday, May 7, 2005 (The day of the event), and at The Glass Gallery, 123 Locust Street, beginning April 15, 2005, during the hours of 10:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday (1-800-538-0766, (831) 427-1177).
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| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
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Infinite |
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