Designed by Katherine de Sousa 1971. Consider this vintage but new in box signed. Sculpture a perfect gift for your beloved for a special birthday, anniversary or JUST BECAUSE!! Styled like Gustav Klimt’s. A loving couple is entwined in an embrace. This creation for Steuben by artist designer Katherine de Sousa in 1971, is a mouth blown handmade piece of the purest crystal. This Steuben sculpture is scratch free new in box and has no scratches, no damage, no nicks or chips, and no base bottom scratches or display marks to the glass. It is correctly signed in script on the base edge and measures approx. 5″ tall by 5″ wide with the weight and clarity that Steuben was renown for. This will come wrapped in it’s fine new Steuben flannel bag and fine gift box with care folder. A very fair price for a new in box Steuben sculpture in flawless condition. Steuben Glass was the premier American glass company founded by Frederick Carder in 1903. It ranked as the world’s foremost artisan glass house. Handmade by American craftsmen at the works in Corning NY, it was frequently the United States’ gift of State to foreign dignitaries. Steuben marketed no “seconds, ” items that did not meet their exacting standards were destroyed by being smashed in a bin. Steuben, a recognized luxury brand and the ultimate in art glass. Thank you for considering this rare design and please see my other Steuben and art glass listed on. Extra so that you can enlarge the photos, please do so and take a closer look at this beautiful item. If quality is important to you, please know that I make every effort to locate items that meet Steuben’s renown standards for perfection. This Steuben design is shown in the 2003 MJ Madigan Steuben Glass reference book. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Paperweights”. The seller is “sabinewoman2065″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Origin: USA
- Color: Clear
- Material: Glass
- Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
- Brand: Steuben
- Type: Paperweight
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
- Object Type: Paperweight, Figurine
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Theme: Love, Romance, Couples, Friends
- Original/Reproduction: Original 10M Formula Steuben Crystal
- Features: Signed
- Production Style: Art Glass
- Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
- Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Handmade: Yes