Featured Henry Yitra Paperweight?

I swear, I can't resist a paperweight no matter how bizarre, if it is signed. I couldn't find this Henry Yitra, so I'm hoping someone recognizes his work. The glass part is irregularly shaped, but highly polished, and is 4 inches tall at its tallest point. The central piece is reminiscent of an ocean creature in my mind. It is signed and was created in 1995. Anybody recognize this artist?

 

There are some for sale from a Vitra Glass Studio, one said to be by Peggy Henry. I wonder if that it. They don't show the sig on this one.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/372937275180?hash=item56d4cb372c:g:eJoAAOSwFN9dxaB7

 

https://www.theglassgallery.com/art...ral-reef-abstract-paperweight-by-peggy-henry-

'Vitra', and it is lovely

 

Vitra! No wonder I couldn't find it. Great catch. Thank you very much.

 

Thanks so much. Sometimes I get caught up with what I think is obvious. Interesting that L. H Selman is carrying it. They usually have the good stuff.

 

Vitra Glass Studio doesn't seem to have a presence on the web that I can find. I found two weights on L H Selman, but no other references.

I take this back. I found some other artists from that studio on ebay - all about the same time period.

vitra glass studio 1994 coral reef abstract glass paperweight, by peggy henry for sale | eBay

 

I'm not the only dummy. This was sold as a Henry Vitra on Live Auctioneers

VTG HENRY VITRA ART GLASS PAPERWEIGHT 3" HIGH - 3" HIGH X 4" DIAMETER- SIGNED BY THE ARTIST- VITRA 1995 UNDERSEA CORAL REEF TIDEPOOL - VERY GOOD CONDITIONCOLLECTIBLE HOME DECOR; COLLECTIBLE ART GLASS; PAPERWEIGHTS; UNIQUE OFFICE ACCESSORIESBC060221

(11) VTG HENRY VITRA ART GLASS PAPERWEIGHT 3" HIGH - Jun 21, 2021 | DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions in FL (liveauctioneers.com) Sold price $60. I paid $7.50.

another one

GLASS PAPERWEIGHT HENRY VITRA - Feb 05, 2021 | Seven-Seas-Auctions in GA (liveauctioneers.com)

and another

Henry Vitra signed art glass paperweight - Sep 06, 2007 | B.S. Slosberg, Inc. Auctioneers in PA (liveauctioneers.com)

and another

Henry Vitra Art Glass sculpture : Lainey's Antiques & Collectibles | Ruby Lane

 

Vitra Studios only existed from 1990-1996 according to this account
MADE IN BANDON, OREGON AT DUTCH AND ARO SCHUL ZE'S VITRA GLASS STUDIO THAT WAS JUST OUTSIDE OF TOWN . MARTEN STONE ALONG WITH THE SCHULZES, MIKE CARNEY, PEGGY HENRYAND TYLER STONE BLEW GLASS WITH SEA THEMES FROM 1990 TO 1996.
Source:
VITRA GLASS STUDIO, BANDON OREGON: M. STONE 1994 CORAL REEF/SEA SCAPE ! | #419400922 (worthpoint.com)

 

LOL sniped!

This listing give a little of what they say they knew about it.


"PARTING WITH A REALLY COOL PIECE MADE IN BANDON, OREGON AT DUTCH AND ARO SCHUL ZE'S VITRA GLASS STUDIO THAT WAS JUST OUTSIDE OF TOWN . MARTEN STONE ALONG WITH THE SCHULZES, MIKE CARNEY, PEGGY HENRY AND TYLER STONE BLEW GLASS WITH SEA THEMES FROM 1990 TO 1996"

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vitra-glass-studio-bandon-oregon-419400922

 

Great minds.

 

The designs definitely look like sea anemones to me.

(Side note: Bandon, Oregon: small, remote, and really beautiful!)

 

I agree. Now that I see the themes of these. Too bad the studio didn't thrive. My weight is highly polished and has an unusual liquid shape. The center piece is well done and nuanced.
I'm passing through Oregon next summer on my way to Olympic National Park for 9 weeks of camping. I'll see if I can visit Bandon. Thanks for the idea.

 

I cant resist a paperweight either. Id have jumped on that with both feet,.

 

No control either. My house is going to sink under the weight.

 

BTW There are paperweight-style perfume bottles out there.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284533995086?hash=item423f8c364e:g:fGoAAOSw881hlpKm

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133533030388?hash=item1f173057f4:g:EBwAAOSwiZpfc96R

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174596852785?hash=item28a6c88c31:g:jh0AAOSwCQ1f6mYi

 

I have a few of those myself .

 

Gorgeous, Kiko. I agree with @Potteryplease , I can see sea anemones too.

What I read was even worse: YMCA.

You had to go and post those didn't you, you evil woman!

 

Vitra means glass or hard ceramic.

 

I didn't think about where they got their name from. Very interesting, also very interesting that you know this.

 

You are very naughty indeed. Santa is going to give you a lump of coal this year. I especially love that Perthshire made one. Quit tempting me.