Harvey K. Littleton

(American, 1922-2013)

Ruby-Blue Mobile Arc, 1986

blown glass

signed 'Harvey K. Littleton 12-1986-12'

H 12 x W 13 x D 3 inches

Provenance:

The Glass Art Gallery Inc., Toronto

Overall, the sculpture presents well, with the various damages not immediately noticeable. The largest element shows a 1-inch fracture to the front-right lower edge, with some material loss. The smaller element shows a 1/4-inch chip to one edge of the flattened side. The rectangular pedestal element shows one small chip to one of the corners. Each of the three elements shows age-related scratches associated with surface contact.

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Mr. Berry joined the firm in 2018, approaching the category of Design with a vision and aesthetic that has brought waves of accolades to the Hindman brand. He evaluates, researches, and catalogues over 3,000 works of design each year. Prior to joining Hindman, Mr. Berry served as co-founder of Condition Report Conservation, a conservation and restoration studio focused on 20th-century design, where he worked with some of the nation’s leading galleries, collectors, institutions, and design fairs.

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Ruby-Blue Mobile Arc, 1986

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Ruby-Blue Mobile Arc, 1986

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