Schmidt-Rhea Studio Art Glass Hand-Blown Heart-Shaped Paperweight, Signed & Dated
An exquisite, high-quality studio art glass paperweight by the renowned Schmidt-Rhea studio. Hand-blown in an elegant heart-shaped form, this piece features a vibrant magenta/deep pink core overlaid with an intricate, multi-layered matrix of horizontal and vertical ribbons in pastel pink, soft mint green, and milky white. The delicate, cane-like abstract lattice pattern is masterfully encased within a heavy, flawless clear glass outer layer. The underside is finely wheel-engraved with the authentic script signature "Schmidt-Rhea" and includes the artist's original creation date/serial mark. This stunning example of mid-to-late 20th-century American studio glass combines a romantic motif with complex, precise line-work, making it a perfect addition for discerning art glass collectors. Diameter: 4 inches.
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Excellent Vintage Condition
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An exquisite, high-quality studio art glass paperweight by the renowned Schmidt-Rhea studio. Hand-blown in an elegant heart-shaped form, this piece features a vibrant magenta/deep pink core overlaid with an intricate, multi-layered matrix of horizontal and vertical ribbons in pastel pink, soft mint green, and milky white. The delicate, cane-like abstract lattice pattern is masterfully encased within a heavy, flawless clear glass outer layer. The underside is finely wheel-engraved with the authentic script signature "Schmidt-Rhea" and includes the artist's original creation date/serial mark. This stunning example of mid-to-late 20th-century American studio glass combines a romantic motif with complex, precise line-work, making it a perfect addition for discerning art glass collectors. Diameter: 4 inches.
Condition
Excellent Vintage Condition
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Reserve
Time, Location
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