MASTERWORKS IN GLASS: Sarasota Florida Edition
Friday, January 27th, 2017 Auction Preview and Strolling Dinner 6:30 – 7:30 pm Auction Begins 7:30 pm Welcome to our 17th studio glass auction and our third in Sarasota. This year we are proud to present significant works from three noted collections. These collectors include Jean and Hilbert Sosin, Mickey and Edwin Schiff and Evelyn and Ralph Goldstein all of whom distinguished themselves by collecting studio glass early on. These works, in retrospect, are seminal in each artist’s career. This auction also features notable work from other substantial collections. The Jean and Hilbert Sosin collection of American Studio Glass is legendary. They have had an enormous influence on early studio glass. The Sosin collection has been in storage for the past decade. Their story, which was published recently in the AACG Newsletter, describes the impact they had on the world of glass. Mickey Schiff collected internationally with her husband Ed until he passed in 2007. They traveled the world, often with Habatat Galleries, selecting the best examples of each artist from their studios. Evelyn and Ralph Goldstein seemed to have a crystal ball in their early years of collecting. They acquired Harvey Littleton, Howard Ben Tré and Paul Stankard amongst many others from the late 1970s to early 80s. These artists were later to be revealed as very significate to the history of studio glass. This auction presents several examples of work that are considered signature examples of each era. Please review all the images and feel free to call or email Habatat Galleries with any questions. - The Staff of Habatat Galleries
1. John Littleton and Kate Vogel (USA), Bag Explosion, 2008. 10 x 12 x 9”. This is a unique example from this iconic series presenting great energy and exuberance with rich colors. Blown glass. Acquired from Habatat, MI. From the collection of Mickey and Edwin Schiff. Signed and dated by the artist…$2,800 - $3,800