Sam Stang 1997 Signed Studio Art Glass Blue Vase Applied Polka Dots Latticino
Sam Stang 1997 Signed Studio Art Glass Blue Vase Applied Polka Dots Latticino. Yes (Incised signature: "Sam Stang 1997"). Decorative, Applied Polka Dots / Prunts, Latticino Filigree Rim. Stunning 1997 Signed Sam Stang Studio Art Glass Vase - Masterful Venetian Technique Add a brilliant piece of contemporary American craft to your collection with this exceptional, original hand-blown art glass vase by highly regarded Missouri master glassblower Sam Stang. Handcrafted in 1997, this vessel showcases a flawless blend of striking color composition and classical Murano hot furnace techniques. Vibrant Form & Tone: Features a beautiful, heavy bulbous body tapering into an elegant flared neck. The translucent teal-blue glass yields incredible luminosity when placed in natural light. Textured Accents: The exterior body is meticulously adorned with dozens of dark, applied glass prunts ("polka dots") that project outward to add magnificent depth and physical texture.
Latticino / Reticello Rim: The lip of the mouth reveals an intricately woven, delicate white filigree line pattern built directly into the rim border. Signature & Date: Fully authenticated with the artist's hand-incised signature and date, reading "Sam Stang 1997" etched clearly on the polished, ground base pontil.
Beautifully preserved with completely smooth edges and no chips, nicks, cracks, or repairs. The exterior glass retains its high-gloss studio shine. The interior shows minor cosmetic surface dust from display and is ready for a light cleaning. This specific vase is considered highly rare within the secondary market for studio art glass. Unique Studio Production: As a pure hot-shop creation, no molds or templates were used. Each individual applied dot and line of the filigree mesh rim is completely unique to this specific piece. Scarce Design Combination: While Sam Stang is internationally renowned for his colorful mosaic. Glassware, his mid-90s experiments using heavy applied external prunts (dots) contrasted by a delicate.Rim technique are far less common. Early Studio Period: Dating precisely to 1997, this represents a coveted early-era piece blown shortly after he established his standalone studio, making it a highly collectible piece of 20th-century American art glass history. About the Artist: Sam Stang. Born in Minnesota in 1959, Sam Stang attended Washington University in St.
Louis before training extensively under American studio glass pioneer Fritz Dreisbach at the. He later studied under legendary Venetian maestro Lino Tagliapietra at the. Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. His pieces are strictly produced at the hot furnace utilizing ancient Italian and mid-century Scandinavian design concepts. His elite command over complex murrini and cane configurations has made his work widely sought after by private collectors and galleries nationwide.