Authentic Masterpiece by Patrick Wadley Etched Vase Start Price USD 7,500.00 Current Price USD 7,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 20, 2008 End Time Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Location Port Orange, Florida See more about ' Authentic Masterpiece by Patrick Wadley Etched Vase ' Description Authentic Masterpiece by Patrick Wadley Etched Vase Item Description:  Up for auction this rare extremely large original glass etched work by Patrick Wadley. This could be his largest work of this type. This bright beautiful Cobalt Blue cylinder measures 20 1/4” tall and is 6” in diameter. The wonderful blue cylinder is very thick glass. The piece has numerous figures circulating around the cylinder, with many symbols floating within the scene. I would call this a Nordic Opera, with dragons and swords and Celtic rings. The human figure is prominent in this work which would be expected. The translucency doesn’t come through as well with these photos, but is a truly magnificent piece of etched glasswork.  This wonderful piece of American folk art came from the collection of Bob Self and Pie Galiant. They were avid collectors of American folk art (see featured article from the home section of the New York Times). Bob Self had purchased this large work directly from the artist when he had a small storefront in the village in New York City. I am the second owner of this masterpiece of Patrick Wadley. The work is signed and dated on the side. I have included numerous photographs to try and show this work. This would be an excellent addition to a museum collection in fact The Corning Museum would love to receive this work as a donation. If you have the work appraised for the value of your tax deduction. Anyone need a major tax deduction? He has had numerous solo exhibitions. Due to the date of this work 1988; I’ll mention the exhibit “Glass Opera” Archetype Gallery, New York, N.Y. 1988, and “Confessions of a Cultural Kleptomaniac” Matrix Gallery, Austin, Texas 1988. I have an extensive bio of his professional experience, solo exhibitions, group exhibitions and selected bibliography which include “Patrick Wadley”, Glass Art Magazine, Dec. 1988, pp 8-9 and “Patrick Wadley 1950-1992”, American Craft, Feb.-March 1993.  You can find Pie Galiant in the Directory of Restorers in the book Collecting American Country by Mary Ellisor Emmerling. 1983 I have been collecting artifacts for over 25 years and I have been a member of the EBay community since 1998 Please Bid with confidence. Ref: Patrick Wadley, Glass, glass etching, cobalt blue, vase, cylinder Biography Patrick Wadley (1950-1992) was an artist who lived and worked in Austin, Texas. His etched and sandblasted designs and figurations on glass objects were exhibited and collected nationally. Wadley was a natural in the print studio; his etchings and monotypes display a rare talent and understanding of the possibilities of the media. Patrick Wadley was born in Oklahoma in 1950. He studied briefly at the University of Oklahoma and Sam Houston State University. In the Early 1970’s he made his home in Austin. While known primarily for his glass, he was also accomplished in printmaking and sculpture. His interest in people is reflected in his subject matter the human figure. Combining images from many cultures and times in unique often fanciful ways, the majority of his pieces portray people in moments rich with detail, frequently evoking narratives as if the pieces were scenes taken from an opera. Even many of his later works, which express preoccupations with death and spirituality more seriously, maintain a certain whimsy amid the intensity. Before his death in September 1992, his work with glass appeared in over 25 shows, across the United States, in Europe and Japan. His expertise in the medium was acknowledged with teaching positions at Pilchuck School and the New York Experimental Glass Workshop, where he was also Artist in Residence in 1986. Wadley first received recognition for his brilliantly complex etchings on two-dimensional glass panels and three dimensional glass forms. His work is held in numerous private collections around the world, as well as the Blanton Museum (formerly the Huntington) at the University of Texas at Austin, the High Museum in Atlanta and the Museum of the Rhode Island School of Design. During his lifetime Patrick forged strong personal and creative bonds with many people who have remained influential in continuing his personal and artistic legacy. This is a link to another piece of his work for sale www.askart.com/askart/artists/search/inquiry.aspx?ad=73672&searchtype=ART_FOR_SALE&artist=11153738 They are asking for $10,000 for an etched bowl that measures 12” in diameter and is 5” high.         · Buyer info: Packaging and shipping is done with care and completed in an expedient manner, shipping days are Tuesday and Thursday for gas conservation. If you have a special request we will do our best to adjust the schedule to accommodate your request. · Combined shipping is not always available due to the delicacy of an artifact. Multiple items will be packaged in a single box only when possible without potential damage to an object. · International buyers can use Paypal or Xoom as a method for payment.   · It is my intention to be as clear and accurate as possible. In the event I make an error, I will always do my best to remedy the situation. · Please feel free to contact me with any questions. 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