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Richard Marquis

b. 1945

Richard "Dick" Marquis is an American studio glass artist. One of the first Americans ever to work in a Venetian glass factory, he became a master of Venetian cane and murrine… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Richard Marquis, American Acid Capsule with Cloth Container, 1969-70, solid-worked glass, murrine, a canne, and incalmo techniquesAmerican Acid Capsule with Cloth ContainerRago Auctions · $63,000≈ £51,835≈ €59,852Sign up to see
  2. Richard Marquis, Stars and Stripes Cup with Container (Free Speech Cup), 1970, hand-blown glass, murrine, a canne, and incalmo techniques, embroidery and appliqué on velvetStars and Stripes Cup with Container (Free Speech Cup)Rago Auctions · $44,100≈ £36,284≈ €41,896Sign up to see
  3. Richard Marquis, Stars and Stripes teapot, 1997, hand-blown glass, murrineStars and Stripes teapotRago Auctions · $24,130≈ £18,006≈ €20,759Sign up to see

Richard Marquis’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 123 auction results for Richard Marquis between 2011 and 2026, of which 119 sold (97%). Recorded sale prices range from $131Sign up free to see to $63kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $63kSign up free to see for American Acid Capsule with Cloth Container at Rago Auctions in October 2023. Most results come from Rago Auctions (107), Bonhams (11) and James D. Julia (2).

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  1. Richard Marquis, "Crazy Quilt Teapot" Glass Sculpture (1988), 1988, Art glass 6 3/4" x 6" x 5 1/2" Signed and dated to the underside
    "Crazy Quilt Teapot" Glass Sculpture (1988), 1988
    Art glass 6 3/4" x 6" x 5 1/2" Signed and dated to the underside
    6 3/4" x 6" x 5 1/2"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 11
    $1,400≈ £1,056≈ €1,228HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Circle Auction ↗
  2. Richard Marquis, Crazy Quilt Teapot, c. 1980, hand-blown glass, murrine
    Crazy Quilt Teapot, c. 1980
    hand-blown glass, murrine
    3 h x 7¼ w x 7 d in (8 x 18 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 165
    $1,920≈ £1,437≈ €1,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Richard Marquis, Crazy Quilt Teapot, 1984, hand-blown glass, murrine
    Crazy Quilt Teapot, 1984
    hand-blown glass, murrine
    6¼ h x 6 w x 5⅞ d in (16 x 15 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 167
    $2,560≈ £1,916≈ €2,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Richard Marquis, Lumpyware Shelf - Mountains, 1998, hand-blown glass, granulare technique, wood, paint-by-numbers painting
    Lumpyware Shelf - Mountains, 1998
    hand-blown glass, granulare technique, wood, paint-by-numbers painting · Panel
    20 h x 20½ w x 8½ d in (51 x 52 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 107
    $10,160≈ £7,582≈ €8,741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Richard Marquis, Crazy Quilt Teapot, 1979, hand-blown glass, murrine
    Crazy Quilt Teapot, 1979
    hand-blown glass, murrine
    4½ h x 5½ w x 3½ d in (11 x 14 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $3,048≈ £2,274≈ €2,622Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Richard Marquis, Stars and Stripes teapot, 1997, hand-blown glass, murrine
    Stars and Stripes teapot, 1997
    hand-blown glass, murrine
    4 h x 6 dia in (10 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 193
    $24,130≈ £18,006≈ €20,759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Richard Marquis, Lumpyware Murrine Pot, 2000, hand-blown glass, murrine, granulare technique
    Lumpyware Murrine Pot, 2000
    hand-blown glass, murrine, granulare technique
    14 h x 6 dia in (36 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 194
    $4,826≈ £3,601≈ €4,152Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Richard Marquis, Checkerboard teapot, 1979, hand-blown glass, murrine
    Checkerboard teapot, 1979
    hand-blown glass, murrine
    4¾ h x 5 w x 4⅞ d in (12 x 13 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 195
    $1,143≈ £853≈ €983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Richard Marquis, Wheeled Vessel, 2002, glass, wood, brass, plastic, half dice
    Wheeled Vessel, 2002
    glass, wood, brass, plastic, half dice · Panel
    3 h x 11¼ w x 4¾ d in (8 x 29 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 196
    $1,905≈ £1,422≈ €1,639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Richard Marquis, Bell Jar #26, 1991, hand-blown zanfirico glass, murrine, found objects
    Bell Jar #26, 1991
    hand-blown zanfirico glass, murrine, found objects
    13½ h x 9½ dia in (34 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 197
    $4,064≈ £3,033≈ €3,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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Richard Marquis: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Richard Marquis at auction?

$63,000Sign up free to see, for American Acid Capsule with Cloth Container at Rago Auctions (October 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Richard Marquis?

The median sale price is $3.4kSign up free to see across 119 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Richard Marquis have sold at auction?

119 of 123 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Richard Marquis?

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

Richard Marquis signature

8 catalogued lots by Richard Marquis record a signature line. Most often: signed.

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About Richard Marquis

Richard "Dick" Marquis is an American studio glass artist. One of the first Americans ever to work in a Venetian glass factory, he became a master of Venetian cane and murrine techniques. He is considered a pioneer of American contemporary glass art, and is noted for his quirky, playful work that incorporates flawless technique and underlying seriousness about form and color.

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