paperweight

Object NamePaperweight with Orchid on Base

Artist Paul Stankard (American, b. 1943)

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1985

Place MadeUnited States, NJ, Mantua

Techniquelampwork, paperweight

SizeOverall H: 5 cm, Diam: 7.9 cm

Accession Number85.4.79

Credit LineGift of Paul J. Stankard

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionPaperweight with Orchid on Base. Colorless, yellow-green, red, brown, green non-lead glasses; lampwork, paperweight. (a) Domed, circular form, enclosing a naturalistic branch of orchid (Cymbidium) flowers, in green, cream and red, arching from a plant with speckled green leaves and pseudo bulbs, which are attached to a forked branch, with mottled green moss on one branch; circular "millefiori" cane inserted into the side, composed of a dark purple "S" on a white background; scratched inscription "A004 1985" alongside; polished, concave base.
Provenance

Source Paul Stankard (American, b. 1943) - 1985-09-12