Kaziun Paperweights for Sale
Kaziun Paperweights for Sale
You can read about him in many books, including:
If you are interested in
purchasing any of these paperweights, e-mail me at: aport@paperweights.com
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Charles Kaziun Jr. Miniature
Blue and White Convolvus (Morning Glory) with Bud and Bee on
Dark Red Ground. circa 1960-1980. This is a
graceful three-dimensional blue and white Convolvus (or Morning
Glory) flower with a bud, four leaves, and stem. There is a
miniature gold foil bee on one of the leaves. The ground is
a very dark red (almost black). The red layer is slightly
transparent but it is backed with an opaque white layer which
makes the ground overall opaque. The paperweight is signed
on the white underside of the ground with a gold foil K.
This is a very attractive addition to any collection of Kaziun
paperweights.
This design was one of Charles Kaziun's signature designs. There are variations with and without the gold bee. Note: The mirror like dark ground made this
paperweight very difficult to photograph. Please ignore
the reflections from the lights and from my camera and lens.
Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including: Signature: Signed on the white underside of the dark red ground with Kaziun's gold K. Condition: Excellent condition with no chips or cracks or scratches. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 2907 | Charles Kaziun Jr. Crimp Rose Upright
Pedestal Paperweight - Dark Pink. circa
1960-1980. This upright pedestal paperweight features a
magnificent crimp rose with fifteen variegated dark pink petals, a
center pistil, and four upturned dark green leaves. The
petals are arranged in Kaziun's 4+4+4+3 crimp pattern. It is
signed on the underside of the rose with Kaziun's complex
signature cane having a K in the center surrounded by six heart
canes. The design is set on a clear ground and supported by
a large pedestal base. A fantastic addition to any
collection of glass paperweights.
After being introduced to the Millville glass artist Emil Larson, Charles Kaziun set a goal to create and perfect his own version of Larson's famous Millville Rose. This was considered the ultimate icon of glass perfection. It took Charles almost four years and many thousands of dollars worth of experimentation to succeed. Many collectors consider the pedestal rose the pinnacle of Kaziun's artistry. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including: Signature: Signed on the underside of the rose with Kaziun's complex signature cane having a K in the center surrounded by six heart canes. Condition: Excellent condition with no chips. cracks, or scratches. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4632 | Charles Kaziun Jr. Vogue Lady Gold Foil
and Millefiori Micro Miniature Faceted Paperweight. circa
1950-1980. This paperweight features a gold foil
silhouette referred to as the "Vogue Lady" surrounded by a garland
of six white millefiori canes with green star centers. The
Vogue Lady is more than a silhouette, it is embossed to show
details such as the hair, lips, nose, and neck. The
arrangement is placed over a translucent amethyst ground. It
is a true micro miniature paperweight, almost button size, faceted
with six side facets and a larger top facet. It is signed
with a gold foil K on the base. This is an especially nice
example with amazing detail.
This paperweight appears in photograph SI-30 on page 136 of the book Magic in the Glass - The Paperweight Artistry of Charles Kaziun, Jr. by Bernard A. Drabeck. Drabeck states that the gold foil is 24 karat gold. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including: Signature: This paperweight is signed with Kaziun's gold K on the bottom. Condition: Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Execution: There is at least one tiny bubble in the glass, visible in the pictures at 9 o'clock.. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweightSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4712 | Charles Kaziun
Jr. Miniature Tilted Pedestal Spider Lily Paperweight with
Opaque Red Ground. circa 1960-1980. This is a
miniature pedestal paperweight with a turquoise and white spider
lily and four leaves on a rich dark red ground. The flower
has a turquoise stripe on each petal and the stamen is a yellow
millefiori cane. Each leaf is a double leaf - two leaves
with a clear layer joining them so a bit of the red ground shows
through. This makes it look like each leaf has a red stripe
down the center. The paperweight is tilted at a 45 degree
angle so it displays beautifully. Signed on the white
underside of the red ground with a gold K.
This design was Charles Kaziun's signature design and one of the most popular with collectors. This size and style was often referred to as a #1. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including: Signature: Signed on the white underside of the red ground with Kaziun's gold K. Condition: Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureNew Price $245 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Charles Kaziun Jr. Millefiori Heart
Paperweight. circa 1960-1980. Charles Kaziun Jr.
millefiori paperweight with a wonderful large heart cane in the
center of a heart shaped garland of identical white floret
canes. Each floret cane has a white six pointed star with a
blue background in the center. All of this is set on an pink
aventurine ground backed with an opaque white layer. It is
signed with a gold foil "K" on the base. This is an
especially nice example. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including: Signature: This paperweight is signed with Kaziun's gold foil "K" on the base. Condition: Excellent condition with no chips or cracks or scratches. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Charles Kaziun Jr. Miniature Three Color
Rope Roses Nosegay Bouquet Paperweight. circa
1960-1980. This miniature paperweight has a nosegay or
bouquet with red, yellow, and orange rope roses along with three
dark green leaves. The design is placed on a white lace or
upset muslin ground. Signed on the bottom of the ground with
a gold K. A special paperweight by this talented
artist.
Note: There is a scratched area on the side of the paperweight with two 1/8" long scratches and I am selling this at a reduced price. Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the lights. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including: Signature: Signed on the bottom of the ground with Kaziun's gold K. Condition: Very good condition. There is a scratched area on the side of the paperweight with two 1/8" long scratches. No chips or cracks found on inspection. There are some tiny bubbles in the design, especially in the lace ground. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4721 | Charles Kaziun Jr. Miniature Tilted
Pedestal Light Blue Spider Lily Paperweight with Aventurine
Ground. circa 1960-1980. This is a miniature
pedestal paperweight with a light blue spider lily and four green
leaves on an opaque aventurine ground. The flower has a red
stripe on each petal and the center is a complex millefiori cane
made up of seven star shaped millefiori canes (three blue, three
yellow, and a slightly orange center). Each leaf is a double
leaf - two leaves with a clear layer joining them so a bit of the
ground shows through. This makes it look like each leaf has
an aventurine stripe down the center. The aventurine ground
is set on a brown base and a white under-layer. The
paperweight is tilted at a 45 degree angle so it displays
beautifully. Signed on the white underside of the ground
with a gold K.
This design was Charles Kaziun's signature design and one of the most popular with collectors. This size and style was often referred to as a #1. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including: Signature: Signed on the white underside of the aventurine ground with Kaziun's gold K. Condition: Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureNew Price $245 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5424 | Charles Kaziun Jr. Miniature Tilted
Pedestal Lilac Spider Lily Paperweight with Aventurine
Ground. circa 1960-1980. This is a miniature
pedestal paperweight with a lilac spider lily and four green
leaves on an opaque turquoise aventurine ground. The flower
has a six variegated red to lilac petals and the center is a
complex millefiori cane made up of seven star shaped millefiori
canes (six yellow and an orange center). Each leaf is a
double leaf - two leaves with a clear layer joining them so a bit
of the ground shows through. This makes it look like each
leaf has an aventurine stripe down the center. The ground is
an opaque turquoise layer with sparkly copper aventurine sprinkled
on top. The correct color shows up best in the side
views. The paperweight is tilted at a 45 degree angle so it
displays beautifully. Signed on the underside of the ground
with a gold K. This design was Charles Kaziun's signature design and one of the most popular with collectors. This size and style was often referred to as a #1. Note: My pictures don't accurately capture the color of the aventurine and show silver rather than the actual copper color. Rest assured that the correct color is more copper than silver. The correct color shows up best in the side views. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including: Signature: Signed on the underside of the aventurine ground with Kaziun's gold K. Condition: Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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