MajorMarbles762 Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 Not sure who made this or what it's worth if anyone could help me out, the only mark I notice is that small dash or I on the top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorMarbles762 Posted November 25 Author Report Share Posted November 25 This was in a large collection from an estate in Northern Minnesota if it helps at all. The guy had a very large collection of modern and vintage toys, cards, games, magazines etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 The construction is fairly unremarkable. What is odd about it is that most artists wouldn't use a dark core like that. It kind of disappears. The "I" appears to be someone's signature, but not one I am familiar with. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorMarbles762 Posted November 25 Author Report Share Posted November 25 Ya it's very dark red and almost has a slight green to it when looked at a certain way. I'd like to sell it but no clue what's it's worth or who made it. I'm new to collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 3 hours ago, Alan said: The "I" appears to be someone's signature, but not one I am familiar with. Well--we all know that Alan looks but this one took me awhile to find--the "I". Nice find Alan! I have no clue on the maker--nice marble--if you like it keep it--if selling it--good luck. I believe that @William may have some knowledge of this signature--maybe @Melissa as well. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 Ian Arremony....only guess I have...got called out (I think I'm the only William around?), not much of a Contemporary "go to" myself, lol, but researching I found this name? Probably way off, as far as examples that I saw are concerned, and couldn't find anything signed (in my brief search)...took a stab at it.... 👍😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 33 minutes ago, William said: took a stab at it.... Good stab my freind--- Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 27 Report Share Posted November 27 On 11/25/2024 at 5:15 PM, William said: Ian Arremony....only guess I have...got called out (I think I'm the only William around?), not much of a Contemporary "go to" myself, lol, but researching I found this name? Probably way off, as far as examples that I saw are concerned, and couldn't find anything signed (in my brief search)...took a stab at it.... 👍😎 I'm not familiar with him so I looked him up. All of the examples of his work is torch work. The OP piece is a tank piece. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted November 27 Report Share Posted November 27 What’s a Tank Piece? That’s a new one on me when it comes to Contemporary’s 🔥 RAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 27 Report Share Posted November 27 Torch: Tank (Geoff Beetem): 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorMarbles762 Posted November 27 Author Report Share Posted November 27 25 minutes ago, Alan said: Torch: Tank (Geoff Beetem): Cool thanks for the knowledge, how do you tell the difference between tank and torch in the marble? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorMarbles762 Posted November 27 Author Report Share Posted November 27 I think I've narrowed in down to Steven Maslach, I read that he rarely signs his marbles and it look alot like others he makes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 27 Report Share Posted November 27 1 hour ago, MajorMarbles762 said: Cool thanks for the knowledge, how do you tell the difference between tank and torch in the marble? The best answer is to watch the processes and study the result. Tank work involves the construction of a cane, one layer and one step at a time. Sometimes the step is a twist or a cane/frit pick-up or pulling the cane down. The slower approach is to study and understand how a cane construction marble is made by looking at photos, perhaps Youtube videos. There are a number of types - just as in vintage handmades. Each has it's own approach to the process, but the basics are the same. Over time you can look at a piece and reverse-engineer how it was made step-by-step. The torch/cane difference is easy to pick up with some study. They are quite different. ETA: The VERY best is to to take classes at studios. I took torch lessons from Kate Fowle which were 90% bead making, but the process for handling glass at the torch is similar. I have tank experience at Wheaton and a glass studio conveniently 15 minutes from me. Both helped immeasurably - not to mention watching true professionals like Ro Purser, Geoff Beetem, Mark Matthews, Harry Besett, Josh Simpson etc. Harry Besett: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorMarbles762 Posted November 27 Author Report Share Posted November 27 3 hours ago, Alan said: The best answer is to watch the processes and study the result. Tank work involves the construction of a cane, one layer and one step at a time. Sometimes the step is a twist or a cane/frit pick-up or pulling the cane down. The slower approach is to study and understand how a cane construction marble is made by looking at photos, perhaps Youtube videos. There are a number of types - just as in vintage handmades. Each has it's own approach to the process, but the basics are the same. Over time you can look at a piece and reverse-engineer how it was made step-by-step. The torch/cane difference is easy to pick up with some study. They are quite different. ETA: The VERY best is to to take classes at studios. I took torch lessons from Kate Fowle which were 90% bead making, but the process for handling glass at the torch is similar. I have tank experience at Wheaton and a glass studio conveniently 15 minutes from me. Both helped immeasurably - not to mention watching true professionals like Ro Purser, Geoff Beetem, Mark Matthews, Harry Besett, Josh Simpson etc. Harry Besett: Very cool thank you, I love learning about glass art 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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