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A "compression" sculpture forming a paperweight, made of thick blown glass by the renowned master glassmaker Jean-Claude Novaro*. It takes the form of a block of glass tinted a deep blue, enhanced by iridescent reflections on the surface and an interspersed decoration of gold leaf. 20th century.
This compression is in good condition, superb quality. Signed underneath.
This highly decorative object, with its deep and vibrant colors, is a perfect example of the artistic and technical prowess of its creator.
Please note: there are some scratches and signs of wear consistent with age, see photos.
Jean-Claude Novaro was born in Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes) in 1943. He began his training at the age of 14 in Éloi Monod's glassworks in Biot, where he became a glassblower and then a colorist. He became a master glassblower at 20 and was appointed head of the glassworks. He established his own workshop in Biot in 1977, assisted by his wife. He works both with marble and hand tools, using hot techniques, reduction metallization, and incorporating metals, metallic oxides, gold leaf, and various precious metals. From 1979 to 1981, he collaborated with Jean-Paul van Lith, who influenced his elegant and refined creations with a tachist style. Over the years, Jean-Claude Novaro has pursued extensive research. He invented a glass that, when mixed with powders, absorbs light and then emits it in the dark, in a series called Luminescences. Enjoying international renown, he is considered one of the greatest glassmakers of our time. His works are exhibited at Nice Airport and in numerous galleries. Some of his pieces have been sold on the American television program Fine Art Showcase, and his clients include celebrities such as Prince Albert II of Monaco, Sheikh Tariq Al Qassimi, Robert De Niro, Bill Cosby, Mike Tyson, Philippe Monet, and Jean Reno. His fame is such that a golf trophy bears his name. In 2011, he opened a workshop near Dubai, where he signed an agreement with the international group Rak Ceramics to design an exclusive line of tiles and bathroom fixtures.
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