Willem Heesen (1925-2007)
Unique glass object.
Dated 29-10-1987.
The length is 28 cm.
Diameter maximum 14cm.
Weight 2.2kg.
Good condition, some signs of age, some scratches on the outside.
Signed Weesen.
Dutch glass artist, glass artist, glass painter, painter, sculptor and designer of the glass factory Leerdam, born 26 February 1925 Utrecht - died 12 May 2007.
Willem Heesen is one of the pioneers in the field of free glass art. His contribution to the studio glass movement has been decisive. His work can be found in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Van der Togt in Amstelveen, the National Glass Museum in Leerdam, the Arnhem Museum, Museum Boymans van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Musee du Verre Liege and museums in Stuttgart, London, Ebeltoft, Paris. , Xian China, Hamburg and more...