Large Mark Armstrong Studio Art Glass Vase

Large Mark Armstrong Studio Art Glass Vase – 2019 PEC Jazz Festival Award Piece For sale is a stunning, substantial piece of contemporary Canadian studio art glass handcrafted by renowned glassblower Mark Armstrong at Armstrong Glassworks in Wellington, Ontario. This impressive teardrop-shaped vase is heavily inspired by Kosta Boda's iconic "Fossil" series by Kjell Engman. It features a deeply textured, frosted "ice bark" exterior contrasted by smooth, clear recessed oval "windows." This technique creates a beautiful optical illusion, making the pattern look as if it is floating deep inside the thick glass walls. Local Provenance & History: This particular piece was custom commissioned as a prestigious presentation award for the 2019 Prince Edward County (PEC) Jazz Festival. The clear foot of the vase features beautiful hand-engraved text honoring a key festival organizer. This unique local history makes it a fantastic collectible for enthusiasts of Ontario art history, jazz memorabilia, and Prince Edward County culture. Item Details & Specifications: Artist: Mark Armstrong (Signed) Studio: Armstrong Glassworks (Wellington, Prince Edward County, ON) Year: 2019 Style: Postmodern / Scandinavian-Inspired Ice Bark "Fossil" Design Dimensions: 11.25" Height x 5" Width (at the widest point) Engravings on Base: "Mark Armstrong" (Artist signature) "Terry Sheard with Thanks PEC Jazz Festival 2019" Condition: Excellent vintage/studio condition. The rim is completely smooth and fire-polished with no chips, flea bites, or cracks. The interior clear glass is bright and transparent with absolutely no water staining or clouding. Fully structurally sound with a solid, ground pontil mark on the base Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue