For sale out of my personal collection is this absolutely massive One of One Kevin Ogrady marble measuring over 3in in diameter. Absolutely perfect condition with no scratches, stress fractures, chips or cracks of any kind. This marble was made by Kevin in 2010 and has his signature Mille chip with date/signature located in the base of the MIB. This marble features a deep worm hole style vortex composed of countless expertly located flower milles (millefiories). Please message with any additional questions. This would make the perfect addition to any serious marble collection. About the artist: Kevin O’grady is now known best for his beautiful glass bracelets, collectible marbles, and for mastering the art of murrine (pictures in glass) made in the ancient Italian tradition. All of his work is signed and dated with his exclusive signature murrine. Kevin has taught and demonstrated his creative techniques at various venues around the United States: GAS (Glass Art Society), ISGB (International Society of Glass Beadmakers), Glass Expo, Corning Museum of Glass, and has taught students from around the world in his private studio. He was the first to teach borosilicate techniques and was instrumental in creating an entire artistic industry in his medium. He has received many awards through the years including Best in Glass, Scottsdale Center for the Arts (multiple years), Excellence in Artistry Award , 2007, Kalmbaugh Publishing, and the prestigious NICHE Award for Sculptural Jewelry, 2011. Kevins work has been featured at the Kobe Glass Museum in Kobe, Japan in 2017, the Baccarat Glass Museum in Baccarat, France in 2015 and has pieces in the permanent collection of the Corning Museum of Glass. His work has been published in many books and magazines. Feel free to reach out with any questions! The item “HEADY Kevin Ogrady HUGE Hand Blown MIB marble Collectible Boro Glass Murrini 3″ is in sale since Thursday, February 7, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “bimmerben93″ and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown