A striking signed Peter Hewlett art glass sculpture in rich Bristol cobalt blue β a wonderfully sculptural piece of British studio glass. A beautiful example of hand-blown Bristol studio glass by Peter Hewlett, who famously helped revive the lost 18th-century art of Bristol Blue glassmaking in the 1980s. Signed clearly on the lower side.
This substantial hand-worked glass piece has a wonderfully architectural, almost abstract form, created from layers of deep cobalt blue glass. Viewed from different angles, the form changes completely, with curved, folded and textured elements catching the light beautifully.
The sculpture is signed by Peter Hewitt to the lower edge and is associated with the celebrated tradition of Bristol Blue Glass, renowned for its intense cobalt colouring.
It works beautifully as a decorative glass sculpture, desk object or substantial paperweight and would look particularly good displayed where natural light can pass through the blue glass.
Details
Artist: Peter Hewlett
Origin: Bristol, England
Material: Hand-worked art glass
Colour: Deep cobalt / Bristol Blue
Type: Art glass sculpture / decorative paperweight
Signed: Peter Hewitt
Period: Vintage, late 20th century
Style: British studio glass / contemporary art glass
Condition: Very good vintage condition, with minor signs of age and use consistent with a handmade vintage glass object.
The wonderful irregularities, folds and textures are part of the handmade character of the piece rather than the uniform finish of factory-produced glass.
A particularly decorative example of collectible British art glass and a fabulous flash of Bristol Blue for a bookshelf, desk, cabinet or contemporary interior.
Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
This substantial hand-worked glass piece has a wonderfully architectural, almost abstract form, created from layers of deep cobalt blue glass. Viewed from different angles, the form changes completely, with curved, folded and textured elements catching the light beautifully.
The sculpture is signed by Peter Hewitt to the lower edge and is associated with the celebrated tradition of Bristol Blue Glass, renowned for its intense cobalt colouring.
It works beautifully as a decorative glass sculpture, desk object or substantial paperweight and would look particularly good displayed where natural light can pass through the blue glass.
Details
Artist: Peter Hewlett
Origin: Bristol, England
Material: Hand-worked art glass
Colour: Deep cobalt / Bristol Blue
Type: Art glass sculpture / decorative paperweight
Signed: Peter Hewitt
Period: Vintage, late 20th century
Style: British studio glass / contemporary art glass
Condition: Very good vintage condition, with minor signs of age and use consistent with a handmade vintage glass object.
The wonderful irregularities, folds and textures are part of the handmade character of the piece rather than the uniform finish of factory-produced glass.
A particularly decorative example of collectible British art glass and a fabulous flash of Bristol Blue for a bookshelf, desk, cabinet or contemporary interior.
Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.