Up for bid is an original vintage pre-owned 1991 Robert Eickholt Iridescent Aura Bubble Black Ribbon Blown Glass Paperweight Signed.  Found at an estate sale.  This beautiful, signed art glass paperweight by artist Robert Eickholt was dated 1991.  Made in USA.  It features a flowing black ribbon surrounded by bubbles and some precious metals.   In excellent condition with general wear from display and storage.  No chips, cracks, or any major damage.  Measures about 3 ¼” diameter by about 2 ¼” tall. Please see pictures for more condition details or e-mail with any questions. Thank you for looking.   Happy bidding!!!

Background:  Robert Eickholt is a well-known glass artist who has been creating captivating blown glass for over 30 years. Robert founded Eickholt Glass in 1978 when he returned home to Columbus, Ohio after studying glassblowing in Berkeley, California. Once home he continued his studies at Ohio State and at the Columbus College of Art and Design.

Since that time, a full line of unique glass art has emerged. Jellyfish sculptures, paperweights, perfume bottles, eggs, vases and sculptures have been designed to reflect the artists obsession with the extraordinary, creating a distinctive line of fine art glass. Many of the exquisite designs incorporate the use of precious metals such as gold and silver, and rare oxides such as cobalt and copper. By combining the intriguing contrast of soft and bold colors, Eickholt Glass has mastered the use of depth and space to create a piece of incomparable beauty and personality all its own. Eickholt Glass is quite well known for their distinctive designs which incorporate precious metals. By combining the intriguing contrast of soft and bold colors, Eickholt Glass has mastered the use of depth and space to create a piece of incomparable beauty and personality all its own.  His beautiful art glass has earned him accolades worldwide.  In 2013 Robert Eickholt announced that he has retired.  His works today are greatly sought after by collectors.

Items condition: Please take a moment to enlarge & view all the detailed photos, as they are the true description for the condition of this item and override any written description above. I'm selling mostly used items purchased at Estate Sales. I try to describe the best I can but the photos capture what may have been missed in the written description. I try to describe everything to the best of my knowledge but very few things I sell are Brand New and it will be stated in the listing if they are new. If it looks like a stain, nick, or fading in the photographs then it probably is, but I believe the condition of these items is part of their charm. All used items are sold "AS IS" we do our best to expose all defects if possible, please review all pictures and condition before you buy

 

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