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Presenting an exceptionally large and impressive Australian Studio art glass paperweight masterfully hand crafted and signed by one of Australia's leading contemporary glass artists, Philip Stokes in 1983 as a part of his early "Freeformed" gallery range. This magnificent piece features sweeping veils of various shades of opaque blue radiating around a central tubular core. The radiating design adds a dynamic sense of movement to the stylish contemporary abstract design. The cool blue colours are encased within the solid clear form which acts like a lens, magnificently magnifying and distorting the shapes and tones within. This spectacular paperweight is a fabulous example of gallery quality Australian art glass expertly executed and beautifully finished by a master glass artist. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE - ALL ITEMS PROFESSIONALLY PACKAGED TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS Shop threetreefrogs Add threetreefrogs to favourites Contact threetreefrogs X X X X X X X STUNNING EARLY EXAMPLE OF PHILIP STOKES FREEFORMED ART GLASS ! Presenting an exceptionally large and impressive Australian Studio art glass paperweight masterfully hand crafted and signed by one of Australia's leading contemporary glass artists, Philip Stokes in 1983 as a part of his early "Freeformed" gallery range. Not only is this an early example of Phil Stoke's work, it is rather rare to find a paperweight crafted by this talented artist. This magnificent piece features sweeping veils of various shades of opaque blue radiating around a central tubular core. The radiating design adds a dynamic sense of movement to the stylish contemporary abstract design. The cool blue colours are encased within the solid clear form which acts like a lens, magnificently magnifying and distorting the shapes and tones within. This spectacular paperweight is a fabulous example of gallery quality Australian art glass expertly executed and beautifully finished by a master glass artist. SIZE: This exceptionally impressive piece stands approx 90mms tall and measures 115mms in diameter. WEIGHT: This substantial piece weighs just over 1.5kg unpackaged. CONDITION: This stunning paperweight is presented in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. There is some minor surface scratching to the quality flat ground polished base commensurate with age. This piece has been very well cared for and presents spectacularly. MARKS: This piece is beautifully signed and dated to the base "Freeformed 83" an early mark used by Phil Stokes. THE ARTIST: Philip Stokes is widely regarded as one of Australia's leading contemporary glass artists. His colourful, playful and unique work is highly sought after throughout the Asia Pacific and world wide. Stokes has received numerous prestigious awards and completed many exciting customised commissions producing architectural sculptures, lighting and art work for luxury hotels, casinos and businesses around the world. Stokes operated an open studio in Cremorne, Melbourne, where he sought to foster a supportive, vibrant and creative space to support emerging and established glass artists, before relocating to New Zealand with equally grand visions. This exquisite piece would make an outstanding addition to any quality paperweight, Australian Art Glass or Phil Stokes collection! This impressive work of art would make a stunning feature in any well designed home A fabulous gift idea for the discerning admirer of unique and individual hand crafted objects of sheer beauty! 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