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Marvin Lipofsky

American · 1938–2016 · Sculptor

Marvin Bentley Lipofsky was an American glass artist. He was one of the six students that Studio Glass founder Harvey Littleton instructed in a program at the University of… (Wikipedia)

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29auction results2015–2026years recorded93%sold (27)$3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Marvin Lipofsky, IGS VI #4, 1997-98, mold-blown glass, cut, sandblasted and acid-polishedIGS VI #4Rago Auctions · $16,380≈ £13,086≈ €15,039Sign up to see
  2. Marvin Lipofsky, Frauenau Group 2, blown glass, lightly etched signature and further inscription on baseFrauenau Group 2Bonhams · $15,075≈ £11,639≈ €13,449Sign up to see
  3. Marvin Lipofsky, California Color Series #2, 1986, hand-blown glassCalifornia Color Series #2Rago Auctions · $13,970≈ £10,425≈ €12,018Sign up to see

Marvin Lipofsky’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 29 auction results for Marvin Lipofsky between 2015 and 2026, of which 27 sold (93%). Recorded sale prices range from $792Sign up free to see to $16.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $16.4kSign up free to see for IGS VI #4 at Rago Auctions in May 2023. Most results come from Rago Auctions (20), Bonhams (5) and James D. Julia (2).

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  1. Marvin Lipofsky, California Storm Series #43, 1982-83, mold-blown glass, cut, sandblasted and acid-polished
    California Storm Series #43, 1982-83
    mold-blown glass, cut, sandblasted and acid-polished
    8¾ h x 11⅛ w x 9⅝ d in (22 x 28 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 168
    $1,536≈ £1,150≈ €1,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Marvin Lipofsky, California Color Series #2, 1986, hand-blown glass
    California Color Series #2, 1986
    hand-blown glass
    13¼ h x 16¼ w x 14½ d in (34 x 41 x 37 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 114
    $13,970≈ £10,425≈ €12,018Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Marvin Lipofsky, Untitled (from the Sketch series), c. 1975, hand-blown glass
    Untitled (from the Sketch series), c. 1975
    hand-blown glass
    4½ h x 10⅜ w x 7¼ d in (11 x 26 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 180
    $1,524≈ £1,137≈ €1,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Marvin Lipofsky, Split Piece (from the Fratelli Toso series), 1977-1980, mold-blown, cut, and polished glass
    Split Piece (from the Fratelli Toso series), 1977-1980
    mold-blown, cut, and polished glass
    12¾ h x 13½ w x 13 d in (32 x 34 x 33 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 156
    $3,302≈ £2,450≈ €2,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Marvin Lipofsky, Untitled, 1973, hand-blown iridized glass
    Untitled, 1973
    hand-blown iridized glass
    5½ h x 8 w x 4½ d in (14 x 20 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $1,122≈ £833≈ €963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Marvin Lipofsky, Early vase, 1965, hand-blown glass
    Early vase, 1965
    hand-blown glass
    8 h x 7½ w x 5 d in (20 x 19 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 139
    $924≈ £686≈ €793Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Marvin Lipofsky, Early vase, 1966, hand-blown glass
    Early vase, 1966
    hand-blown glass
    10⅞ h x 4 w x 3¾ d in (28 x 10 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 140
    $792≈ £588≈ €680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Marvin Lipofsky, Pilchuck Series #12 Summer Rain, 1984-85, glass
    Pilchuck Series #12 Summer Rain, 1984-85
    glass
    12¼ h x 18½ w x 14¾ d in (31 x 47 x 37 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 253
    $3,024≈ £2,262≈ €2,711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Marvin Lipofsky, Untitled (#5 from the IGS II series), 1985-98, mold-blown glass, cut, sandblasted, and acid-polished
    Untitled (#5 from the IGS II series), 1985-98
    mold-blown glass, cut, sandblasted, and acid-polished
    12 h x 20½ w x 13½ d in (30 x 52 x 34 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 146
    $5,670≈ £4,261≈ €5,078Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Marvin Lipofsky, Untitled (California Sketch), 1982, hand-blown glass, cut and polished
    Untitled (California Sketch), 1982
    hand-blown glass, cut and polished
    10 h x 9½ w x 8¾ d in (25 x 24 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 148
    $1,703≈ £1,280≈ €1,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

Marvin Lipofsky: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Marvin Lipofsky at auction?

$16,380Sign up free to see, for IGS VI #4 at Rago Auctions (May 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Marvin Lipofsky?

The median sale price is $3kSign up free to see across 27 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Marvin Lipofsky have sold at auction?

27 of 29 recorded lots sold between 2015 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Marvin Lipofsky?

Rago Auctions, Bonhams and James D. Julia account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Bonhams · James D. Julia

About Marvin Lipofsky

Marvin Bentley Lipofsky was an American glass artist. He was one of the six students that Studio Glass founder Harvey Littleton instructed in a program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in fall 1962 and spring 1963. He was a central figure in the dissemination of the American Studio Glass Movement, introducing it to California through his tenure as an instructor at the University of California, Berkeley and the California College of Arts and Crafts.

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