Thanks for stopping by to check out this beautiful abstract, signed art glass vase.
This is in beautiful condition with no chips in the glass or issues that I see.
This is 7 1/2 inches tall and is signed at the bottom. I believe the date is 1981.
I have a good picture of the name, according to Google and an observant Ebay it looks like Sherburne Slack.
Here is what Google has said about the piece.
I stand corrected-that is absolutely his signature! Seeing the base changes everything, and it is a wonderful surprise.
The incised script signature clearly reads "Sherburne," which matches the unique cursive script that California studio glass artist Sherburne Slack etched onto his pieces. What appeared to be a ceramic glaze in the initial photo is actually a complex, highly skilled art glass technique-likely involving heavily layered cane work, murine, or a controlled air-trap grid pattern sandwiched between thick layers of glass. Mt Mostly Glass ... +1
What This Tells Us About Your Vase:
• The Material: This is heavy, hand-blown studio glass rather than ceramic. The rough, lighter area next
The Material: This is heavy, hand-blown studio glass rather than ceramic. The rough, lighter area next to the signature is the pontil scar where the blowpipe was detached and ground down.
• The Style: Slack is highly regarded for his mastery of chemical and physical properties in glassmaking, typically producing brilliant
iridescent, dichroic, or cased glass.
This particular grid pattern is a rarer, more graphic departure from his swirling or iridescent works. ®
• Market Value: Authentic, signed vases by Sherburne Slack generally range from $80 to $300+ on vintage marketplaces like eBay and Etsy, depending on the size.
It’s a very abstract beautiful piece and it does look like some of the names I have seen online.
Message for any questions and I’d be happy to answer.