Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
An iridescent dark blue-green art glass paperweight featuring a classic pulled feather design in lustrous gold and green tones. The surface displays a striking metallic sheen that shifts beautifully in the light, reminiscent of historical Favrile glass. This piece represents the late 20th-century revival of classic Art Nouveau glassmaking techniques by independent American studio artists.
Story
In the 1960s, a rebellious group of American artists brought glassmaking out of industrial factories and into private studios. This paperweight captures that spirit, using ancient techniques to recreate the organic, iridescent magic of Tiffany's lost formulas.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned in the photos, this piece is highly characteristic of prominent American studio glass artists of the late 20th century, such as those working for Orient & Flume, Lundberg Studios, or Correia Art Glass. These studios specialized in reviving the complex, organic iridescence of the Art Nouveau period, turning molten glass into highly collectible miniature canvases.
Condition & Value
The glass appears to be in very good condition with no visible chips, cracks, or deep scratches on the polished dome. The iridescent finish remains bright and intact. Excellent condition is vital for art glass and helps secure the higher end of the value range. Value is driven primarily by maker attribution and condition.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.