Art
Hand Blown Glass Reptilian Opal Bag Vase by Tom Philabaum
- Item Number
- 193
- Estimated Value
- 420 USD
- Sold
- 353 USD to bjohnson007
- Number of Bids
- 46 - Bid History
Item Description
Philabaum Glass Studio & Gallery
Downtown
711 South 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-884-7404
philabaumglass.com
(1) Tom Philabaum
Reptilian Opal Bag Vase in Red
Hand Blown glass
14 x 6.5 x 6 in
“The Reptilian Bag series developed in the early 80s. Though not intended to look like anything in particular, the finished surface pattern has been said to resemble snake skin. Above all, the pattern is always strikings and has become the most long-standing signature look for my designs.”
For more than thirty years, Philabaum Glass has been a presence in the art scene of downtown Tucson. The gallery features Philabaum’s work, as well as many of today’s best known glass artists. Visitors are welcome to watch in the studio when the glassblowers are working. See the Contact page for hours.
Tom Philabaum built his first glassblowing studio in 1975 in downtown Tucson, and opened a gallery in 1982. The following year, 1983, the Glass Arts Society (G.A.S.) conference took place in Tucson, with Tom as the liason for the local glass community. In 1985, the present location became the new home of Philabaum Glass, and in 1997, the G.A.S. conference returned to Tucson with Tom as Co-Chair, and Philabaum Studio & Gallery again being a major venue for demos and exhibitions.
Tom and his wife Dabney ran a second gallery location in the Tucson foothills from 2002-2007. Since that time, they have re-focused their efforts at the original home of Philabaum Glass in downtown Tucson, where Dabney runs Philabaum Gallery, showing artists from across the country, and Tom continues to spearhead the studio of blown glass, and the more current sculptural and site specific art, using a broad array of techniques, including kiln casting, fusing, and slumping.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10-5.
Glassblowing viewing available, but call to confirm.
Item Special Note
Winner must pick up at station or pay for shipping. This item is fragile and shipping will cost at least $40 to $50 to ship.
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