Charles Kaziun, Jr., “Father of the American Paperweight Renaissance.” (Brockton, Massachusetts, USA) In the 1940s, Mr. Kaziun began a six-decade career in glass, producing some of the finest paperweights ever made, and inspiring many others about the potential of awe and beauty in glass. Mr. Kaziun passed away in 1992, but his work lives on. For more information, see Magic in the Glass: The paperweight Artistry of Charles Kaziun, Jr, by Bernard Drabeck.
PW974. Charles Kaziun, Jr. Museum Piece. Rare Double Pansy with bud and gold bee. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the finest, if not THE finest, paperweight artist of his time (1919-1992). He paid special attention to the brightness and balance of color in his work. The deep blue on the petals is electric in intensity. He used an attractive robin’s egg or cerulean blue . Signed to the base with a tiny gold “K”. Condition: Excellent/like new. 2 1/4 inches in diameter; 1 11/16 inches tall; 8 ounces. $700 SOLD
PW1672. Charles Kaziun, II Footed Yellow Crimp Rose. Charles Kaziun was one of the greatest paperweight artists of all time. And in my opinion, his crimp flowers are the finest ever made. Notice how the green petals perfectly cup the delicate rose. Signed to the base with his blue “K” in a circle of hearts signature cane. Condition is excellent. 2 1/4 inches tall; seven ounces. $500
PW1652. Charles Kaziun, Jr. Museum Piece , c. 1940s – 1960s. Rare Kaziun ivory crimp rose, sometimes called “cream” in color. Signed to the base with a K and hearts signature cane. Condition: Excellent. 1 7/8 inches in diameter at the base; 1 15/16 inches at the globe; 2 5/8 inches tall; seven ounces. $400
PW2403. Charles Kaziun, Jr. Museum Piece , c. 1940s – 1960s. Rare Kaziun red shaded to pink crimp rose. A fine example with a lovely gradation of color in the petals from deep red to pink. Signed to the base with the master’s K and hearts signature cane. Condition: Excellent/like new. 2 1/16 inches in diameter at the base; 2 1/4 inches at the globe; 2 13/16 inches tall; nine ounces. $850
PW2814. Charles Kaziun, Jr. Museum Piece , c. 1940s – 1960s. Rare Kaziun yellow crimp rose. Signed to the base with his K and hearts signature cane. Perfect yellow rose. Rough pontil. A few bubbles on each sepal tip. Condition: Excellent. 1 15/16 inches in diameter at the base; 1 13/16 inches at the globe; 2 1/4 inches tall; five ounces. $350
PW2816. Charles Kaziun, Jr. Museum Piece , c. 1940s – 1960s. Tilted rose. Rare Kaziun deep red shaded to light red crimp rose. A killer example with a lovely gradation of color in the petals. Signed to the base with a K and hearts signature cane. Condition: Excellent. Quite large at 2 3/8 inches in diameter at the base; 2 1/8 inches at the globe; 3 inches tall; ten ounces. $850
PW2817. Charles Kaziun, Jr. Museum Piece , c. 1940s – 1960s. Rare Kaziun yellow crimp rose. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the finest, if not THE finest, paperweight artist of his time (1919-1992). He paid special attention to the brightness and balance of color in his work. His crimp roses are unparalleled and this is a fine example with a beautiful bright yellow. Signed to the base with his K and hearts signature cane. Rough pontil. Condition: Excellent/like new. 2 1/4 inches in diameter at the base; 2 inches at the globe; 2 1/4 inches tall; seven ounces. $500
PW2989. Charles Kaziun, Jr. Museum Piece , c. 1940s – 1960s. Super rare Kaziun white shaded to pink crimp rose. An especially nice example with a striking gradation of color in the petals. Signed to the base with a K and hearts signature cane. Condition: Excellent. Large for a Kaziun crimp at 2 1/4 inches in diameter at the base; 2 1/4 inches at the globe; 2 3/4 inches tall; nine ounces. $1000
PW3032. Charles Kaziun, Jr. Museum Piece , c. 1940s – 1960s. Rare Kaziun deep red shaded to light red crimp rose. A superb example with a stunning gradation of color in the petals. Signed to the base with a K and hearts signature cane. Condition: Excellent with light shelf wear. Quite large at 2 1/8 inches in diameter at the base; 2 1/16 inches at the globe; 2 3/4 inches tall; nine ounces. $850