Vintage Glass Paperweight

Salazar Studio Art Glass Paperweight or Marble Description and Item Information Up for sale is this fish marble or small paperweight by glass artist, D. Please excuse any glare in the photos. This piece is small, like a studio glass marble, but it does have a flat, polished base, so it may be considered a mini paperweight. Whatever you want to call it, it is beautiful. The design features an undersea scene with an angelfish. This piece measures approximately 1 1/2 inches across. Unpacked, it weighs 3.0 ounces. This would be a lovely addition to a studio glass collection. Identification This piece is by D. Salazar, thought to be David P. Salazar (there also is a Daniel Salazar who is a glass artist). It is dated 3/91, so it was made in March of 1991. Salazar’s website, he has been a glassblower and glass designer for over 40 years. In 1972, he began working at Lundberg Studios in Davenport, California. Salazar became their chief designer. During this period of his career, some of his pieces were exhibited at the Corning Museum of Glass. Also during this time, Salazar became associated with Larry Selman, one of the foremost paperweight dealers in the world. Salazar’s work was featured in many of Selmans catalogues, and also in books on paperweight collecting. He exhibited pieces at the Tiffany Exhibit for the Museum of Art in Chicago. In 1988, Salazar began making marbles in flower and sea life patterns. One of his angelfish marbles was featured in the April 1988 issue of Smithsonian Magazine. Condition This piece looks great overall, with no chips or cracks. It has very light wear. Terms of Sale 1. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. And international government regulations prohibit such behavior. Other Information Individual computers may display colors differently. The item “DAVID SALAZAR CALIFORNIA STUDIO ART GLASS ANGELFISH FISH MARBLE MINI PAPERWEIGHT” is in sale since Saturday, July 3, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “craigkc” and is located in Sunny California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country of Origin: United States
• Material: Glass
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• New or Used: Used
• Color: Multi-Color
• Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
• Type of Glass: Blown Glass
• Subject/Theme: Fish
• Brand: DP Salazar