Original Vintage BLENKO Paper Bag Vase by DON SHEPHERD (Model 8813M) 10 1/4 Inch

Description: ORIGINAL VINTAGE BLENKO EMERALD GREEN PAPER BAG VASE (MODEL 8813M) DESIGNED BY THE AMERICAN ARTIST DON SHEPHERD (b.1930) This classic Blenko blown glass “paper bag” vase is an excellent example of the work created by the well known American glass artist Don Shepherd. A luminous emerald green color vase which measures 10 1/4 inches high. The top measures 5 3/8 x 3 1/2 inches and the bottom base measures 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches. The bottom has the pontil mark. Weight is 3 pounds 2 ounces. PLEASE NOTE CONDITION: The vase has the slightest hint of wear, otherwise the vase is in very fine to excellent vintage condition, with no chips and no cracks. Don Shepherd studied at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco and later at the Catan-Rose Institute of Fine Art in Jamaica, New York, where he received a certificate of fine art in 1957. He was trained as an architect before working as a design designer for Blenko Glass Company from 1974 to 1988. Shepherd later joined former Blenko designer John Nickerson to hold demonstrations of their glass craft at the art departments of various institutions. Shepherd left Blenko in 1988 to design office furniture for Herman Miller. ________________________________ ATTENTION! FULL REFUND GIVEN ONLY IF ITEM RECEIVED IS NOT AS DESCRIBED. PLEASE READ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ITEM BEFORE BIDDING ! I make every effort to describe the items I have up for auction with utmost care for detail and will also show close-up photos if necessary. If you have any questions at all in regards to the item offered, please contact me via email before bidding. SHIPPING INFORMATION: 1. I SHIP EVERY ITEM VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL WITH INSURANCE AND WITH DELIVERY TRACKING NUMBERS. 2. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST EMAIL ME FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES BEFORE BIDDING! 3. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING, HANDLING, INSURANCE, AND INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS FEES! Shipping prices quoted include proper packaging in corrugated box with bubble wrap and/or peanuts. Insurance is required on all items shipped. Buyers pay for insurance & shipping. I do not ship my items free. I ship via USPS PRIORITY MAIL and only for larger items I will ship via UPS. I will try my best to keep the shipping costs to a minimum, however, please be aware that I care about using the correct materials for proper packaging of the item so that it will arrive safe & sound. PAYMENT INFORMATION: Buyer to prepay shipping and insurance. PLEASE: Payment must be received within 2 business days. THANK YOU.

Price: 70 USD

Location: Portland, Oregon

End Time: 2024-11-19T22:45:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD