Amazing CATHY RICHARDSON STARFISH w/Coral on Ocean Floor Art Glass Paperweight

Description: OUR DESCRIPTION A Splendid Signed CATHY RICHARDSON STARFISH w/Coral on the Ocean Floor Art Glass Paperweight. It does have Gold Lutz Sparkling Crystals thought-out the piece. The paperweight is miniture size and measures approximately 2" in diameter by 1-3/4" Tall. I consider this lovely work of art glass to be in Excellent Original Condition and is much better seen in person then in pictures. I did give you a short history below of Cathy for your convenience. It is signed with one of Cathy's traditional scratch "CKR 2006 signatures. Of course no collection is complete without a few of Cathy's Inspiring works of Art Glass Paperweights. Please check pictures for further description. I will be covering the insurance on this most incredible work of art glass and a signature will be required when it arrives. The Stand is not part of this sale and is only used here for illustrative purposes. I will Consider any Reasonable Offers on this Wonderful Antique Art Glass Paperweight and Thank You for Looking. Please do not miss my many other lovely Art Glass Paperweight Auctions by various Well Known and Famous Artists. Short History of Cathy Richardson She was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Falls Church, Virginia, where her love for art and nature took root at an early age. She spent much of my time drawing and painting, exploring the woods near our home, helping her mother in her gardens and greenhouses, and wandering beaches along the Chesapeake Bay while my father fished. These experiences sparked a lifelong passion for both art and the natural world.Though she chose to pursue a career in geology, earning a BA, MA, and PhD, art remained close to my heart. When research funding diminished in the 1980s, she returned to her first love—art—and launched a stained glass business. Her work drew heavily on nature, capturing scenes of flowers, prairie grasses, trees, birds, sea creatures, and people. She was inspired by the flowing, organic lines of Art Nouveau artists like Alphonse Mucha, as well as the intricate borders of old books and manuscripts. Many of her stained glass panels and paintings incorporated detailed borders that framed the naturalistic scenes within.During this time, she was also influenced by the abstract naturalism of Georgia O’Keeffe, the gentle beauty of the Impressionists, and the sense of light and realism in the work of 20th-century photographers, particularly Ansel Adams. Throughout her artistic journey, she had maintained a fascination with small details and the interplay of light, color, and textures. In her current work, she strive to depict natural settings in a way that feels both authentic and artistically composed, inviting viewers to explore her miniature worlds in greater detail.She met her husband at Boston University in 1967, and they married in 1971. Over the years, She watched him grow into a dedicated geology professor, an excellent teacher, and eventually the director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Iowa State University. He later served as associate provost at Bowling Green State University and vice president at Winona State University before retiring to work alongside her in their studio. Today, he helps with bookkeeping, website management, polishing and grinding paperweights, packing and shipping orders, and generally assisting wherever needed.They have two children: a daughter, Meredith, who works for Fidelity in Raleigh, NC, and is married with two boys. Their son, Colin, is happily married and lives in Minneapolis, MN. He has been worked with her in the studio for several years and has since established his own studio to continue his career in glass. ABOUT ME I am first and foremost a collector of many different types of antiques. One of my hobbies is collecting Art Glass Paperweights. I'm a member of Midwest Paperweight Collectors Club as well as the Paperweight Collectors Association (PCA) which is our National Club. Please follow me so you won't miss any of my fabulous items. OUR TERMS Please feel free to ask questions before you bid on my Items. (Buy It Now Items – Payment is due Immediate.) (Best Offers & Auctions Items – Payment is due within 3 days of the auction ending.) Pictures are used as part of my descriptions. We only accept payment through PayPal. We Only Ship to USA – (Lower 48 States Only) I am more than happy to combine shipping when possible. If you intend to buy several items please let me know beforehand and I can wait a few days (hopefully not more than 5) and then send you a combined shipping invoice. All items sold will be insured. RETURNS Any of our items can be returned, but ONLY if there is a Mistake in the description. Should you need to return something, you must notify us of your intent to return through the normal ebay Messaging System within 3 days of receiving the item. All items returned must be received back within 14 days of you receiving it. If you receive your item and the box is damaged please keep that for reimbursement from the shipper should they need it back. Thank you very much, Kim

Price: 1147.49 USD

Location: Saint John, Indiana

End Time: 2024-11-22T23:34:14.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.99 USD