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Christopher Ries (American, b. 1952)
Lot 123

Christopher Ries (American, b. 1952)

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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Christopher Ries ( American, b. 1952)
'Falling Petals'
Glass sculpture
13in (34cm) h. 6in (14cm) l.
3in (8cm) d.
On a revolving stand 1in (2.5cm) 8in (20cm) sq.
Inscribed; Christy
Condition: Small chip on edge.
Ries composes light through the medium of glass by sculpting monolithic forms from giant blocks of optic crystal. His elegant polished forms reflect internally, then transmit evocative geometric facets.

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