Richard Marquis (American, b. 1945), Pilloff Installation: Marquis Decade Archive Unit (1985-1995)

1995, cut out, assembled and painted wood with a sawtooth case edge, four interior floating shelves, pencil signed and dated for the custom installation "Marquis Decade Archive Unit (1985-1995)" together with an assortment of glass cane, murrini, four vintage teacups, three shaving brushes and a number 2 pool ball.

43.5 x 63 x 25 in.

The Contemporary Art Collection of Francine & Benson Pilloff, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

"Richard Marquis and his wife, Johanna Marquis, were with us for several days to install this installation. We visited with them and alway loved both Richard and Johanna's work and humor." - Francine Pilloff

Accompanied by a series of drawings and plans for this custom display as well as records for the pieces to be installed; letters detailing the work, pricing and installation; a newspaper article about his work; several images of the completed installation as well as the Pilloffs and Richard Marquis with the work.

This unit was custom built by the artist and installed at the Pilloff's residence to display the previous lots of Marquis artwork.

Richard Marquis, glassblower and collector of beat-up, vintage objects, has had an extraordinary influence on the development of contemporary studio glass in America and around the world. His work is humorous, ironic, smart, and beautifully—some might say obsessively—made. As an artist, Marquis is admired for his understanding of color and form as much as for his humor and willingness to experiment. As a glassblower, he has influenced an entire generation of artists working in glass who aspire to his technical mastery and the originality of his vision.

Originally constructed to house majority of the Richard Marquis lots in this auction, now offered as a single unit with expected hook and hole mounts from original configuration; overall good condition.