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UNIQUE Don Wreford Aust. art glass goblet (2002) signed COLLECTABLE
$300
Offered for sale is this stunning vintage 21st Century handmade goblet by Australian art glass pioneer Don Wreford, signed and dating from 2002. Arguably one of Australia’s most eminent glass craftsmen (who sadly passed in 2020), Don’s unique works are highly desirable and found in national and global collections (both private and institutional). It’s fair to say Don lived the sort of adventurous life that people simply don’t (or can’t) any more! Originally from England, he studied at the experimental and progressive Hornsea College of Art (London) in the 1960’s before travelling widely around the globe to expand his knowledge of different ethnic cultures. Don also established London’s first vegetarian restaurant, ‘Manna’ in 1967 (still operating today!). Initially self-taught glass-making during the early 1970’s before arriving in Australia, he later trained under Richard Morell, Stanislav Mellis and Julio Santas at The Jam Factory, Adelaide. After living and creating in Gisborne and Malmsbury, Daylesford would became the eventual site of his permanent studio and home in 1993. In 2004 one of Don’s pieces was sent as a gift for the wedding of Princess Mary of Denmark.
This exciting work can be divided into two distinct, joined parts which form the whole. The first is the hand-spun bowl of light purple, rolled over with a (most likely) gold oxide. The resulting striation to the gold is a wonderful outcome, catching the light and its myriad patterns can be appreciated from multiple angles.
The second part is the incredible base and stem. A bold, sculptural form. It consists of a series of (what appear to be) chunky, stacked and twisted ‘bricks’ supporting a square cube before terminating into a broad, lightly textured base. The ‘bricks’ have been formed with a hot-trail of glass wrapped over an inner core. Within the stem are flutings of orange and white dusted with gold and green metallic flakes. The combination of cubed form and sculpture conjures reference to Whitefriars’ ‘Drunken Bricklayer’ or the Brutalist output of Troika Pottery (which Don would have been well aware of). It feels great in the hand, very solid.
That Don has chosen to sign this work reveals the joyous acceptance of form and outcome that doesn’t express perfection but reveals the intuitive soul of a true artist. The ‘wonk angle’ to the stem is a demonstration of this intent, pure creation!
A highly unusual example (I cannot find another example of a goblet form for reference).
No cracks or chipping. There is a very small abrasion (as pictured) which may have occurred during the creation process or caused by a previous owner.
Measures 19.5cm (h) x 8.5cm (diameter, at base) approximately.
Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.
References:
https://www.invisedge.com.au/product/don-wreford-major-work-citrine-top/
https://glasscentralcanberra.com/2009/03/22/australian-glass-pioneers-the-paper/
https://issuu.com/dhslocal/docs/the_local_october_12__2020__issue_201
https://www.mannalondon.co.uk/
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase (as any sale is final).
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: JA23022
This exciting work can be divided into two distinct, joined parts which form the whole. The first is the hand-spun bowl of light purple, rolled over with a (most likely) gold oxide. The resulting striation to the gold is a wonderful outcome, catching the light and its myriad patterns can be appreciated from multiple angles.
The second part is the incredible base and stem. A bold, sculptural form. It consists of a series of (what appear to be) chunky, stacked and twisted ‘bricks’ supporting a square cube before terminating into a broad, lightly textured base. The ‘bricks’ have been formed with a hot-trail of glass wrapped over an inner core. Within the stem are flutings of orange and white dusted with gold and green metallic flakes. The combination of cubed form and sculpture conjures reference to Whitefriars’ ‘Drunken Bricklayer’ or the Brutalist output of Troika Pottery (which Don would have been well aware of). It feels great in the hand, very solid.
That Don has chosen to sign this work reveals the joyous acceptance of form and outcome that doesn’t express perfection but reveals the intuitive soul of a true artist. The ‘wonk angle’ to the stem is a demonstration of this intent, pure creation!
A highly unusual example (I cannot find another example of a goblet form for reference).
No cracks or chipping. There is a very small abrasion (as pictured) which may have occurred during the creation process or caused by a previous owner.
Measures 19.5cm (h) x 8.5cm (diameter, at base) approximately.
Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.
References:
https://www.invisedge.com.au/product/don-wreford-major-work-citrine-top/
https://glasscentralcanberra.com/2009/03/22/australian-glass-pioneers-the-paper/
https://issuu.com/dhslocal/docs/the_local_october_12__2020__issue_201
https://www.mannalondon.co.uk/
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase (as any sale is final).
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: JA23022
- Date Listed:17/01/2023
- Last Edited:17/01/2023
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Pickup Only
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