1970s Michael Pavlik Blown Studio Art Glass Vase With Applied Cobalt Hearts

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An exceptional early piece of American studio glass history by celebrated Czech-American artist Michael Pavlik (b. 1941). This hand-blown art … Read more An exceptional early piece of American studio glass history by celebrated Czech-American artist Michael Pavlik (b. 1941). This hand-blown art glass vase showcases Pavlik's masterful command of hot-glass surface manipulation, pairing a deep, luminous translucent burnt red body with an intricate exterior network of layered cobalt blue, emerald green, and opalescent white glass trails.
The front and sides feature distinct, floating plum-cobalt heart motifs nested directly into the organic webbed patterns on the outer surface of the vessel. The top rim rolls into a dramatic wide collar, beautifully highlighting the rich interior coloration. The polished, flat underside base is cleanly wheel-engraved with the artist's full authentic signature, "Michael Pavlik".
About the Artist:
Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, Michael Pavlik received his formal education at the prestigious College of Applied Arts in Prague before relocating to the United States. He emerged as a highly influential figure in the 1970s American Studio Glass Movement. Renowned for his complex manipulation of hot glass and subsequent optical geometric sculptures, Pavlik’s early vessels are highly sought after by collectors. His works reside in major permanent public collections worldwide, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Corning Museum of Glass.

Dimensions:
3.5ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 5.25ʺH

Condition:
Good condition, original vintage wear. No structural cracks, chips, flea bites, or bruises. Normal, light shelf scuffing and faint contact wear are present on the polished flat underside base, completely consistent with the age and display history of an early studio piece. See less