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)

$63,000≈ £51,835≈ €59,852Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumAmerican Acid Capsule with Cloth ContainerRago Auctions137auction results2011–2026years recorded97%sold (133)$3.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. American Acid Capsule with Cloth Container by Richard Marquis, 1969-70, solid-worked glass, murrine, a canne, and incalmo techniques, sold Oct 2023American Acid Capsule with Cloth ContainerRago Auctions · $63,000≈ £51,835≈ €59,852Sign up to see
  2. Stars and Stripes Cup with Container (Free Speech Cup) by Richard Marquis, 1970, hand-blown glass, murrine, a canne, and incalmo techniques, embroidery and appliqué on velvet, sold Oct 2023Stars and Stripes Cup with Container (Free Speech Cup)Rago Auctions · $44,100≈ £36,284≈ €41,896Sign up to see
  3. Stars and Stripes teapot by Richard Marquis, 1997, hand-blown glass, murrine, sold Jan 2026Stars and Stripes teapotRago Auctions · $24,130≈ £18,006≈ €20,759Sign up to see

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  1. Early Hearts Teapot by Richard Marquis, 1979, hand-blown glass, murrine, sold Sep 2024
    Early Hearts Teapot, 1979
    hand-blown glass, murrine
    3⅞ h x 5⅛ w x 4⅜ d in (10 x 13 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 149
    $2,268≈ £1,704≈ €2,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Early Crazy Quilt Teapot by Richard Marquis, 1979, hand-blown glass, murrine, sold May 2024
    Early Crazy Quilt Teapot, 1979
    hand-blown glass, murrine
    4¼ h x 5 w x 4¾ d in (11 x 13 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 158
    $8,515≈ £6,728≈ €7,852Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Early footed cup with "pills" by Richard Marquis, 1977, hand-blown glass, sold May 2024
    Early footed cup with "pills", 1977
    hand-blown glass
    3¾ h x 6 w x 4½ d in (10 x 15 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 160
    $3,780≈ £2,987≈ €3,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Early Hearts Teapot by Richard Marquis, 1979, hand-blown glass, murrine, sold May 2024
    Early Hearts Teapot, 1979
    hand-blown glass, murrine
    3⅞ h x 5⅛ w x 4⅜ d in (10 x 13 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 161
    $2,394≈ £1,892≈ €2,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Early teapot by Richard Marquis, 1978, hand-blown glass, murrine, sold May 2024
    Early teapot, 1978
    hand-blown glass, murrine
    3¾ h x 6½ w x 3 d in (10 x 17 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 163
    $1,260≈ £996≈ €1,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Route 66 Through New Mexico coffee pot by Richard Marquis, c. 1972, glazed earthenware, sold May 2024
    Route 66 Through New Mexico coffee pot, c. 1972
    Sculpture
    18¼ h x 8⅜ dia in (46 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 164
    $756≈ £597≈ €697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Early cup, turtle vase, and goblet by Richard Marquis, c. 1977, hand-blown glass, sold May 2024
    Early cup, turtle vase, and goblet, c. 1977
    hand-blown glass
    7¾ h x 4⅝ w x 3¼ d in (20 x 12 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 165
    $504≈ £398≈ €465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Early cups, set of four by Richard Marquis, c. 1977, hand-blown glass, sold May 2024
    Early cups, set of four, c. 1977
    hand-blown glass
    4⅜ h x 5⅝ w x 3⅜ d in (11 x 14 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 166
    $378≈ £299≈ €349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Early footed bowls, set of two by Richard Marquis, 1979, hand-blown glass, murrine, sold May 2024
    Early footed bowls, set of two, 1979
    hand-blown glass, murrine
    4⅜ h x 4⅝ dia in (11 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 167
    $441≈ £348≈ €407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Eat 43 Miles coffee pot and four Strawberry Sundae dinner plates by Richard Marquis, c. 1972, glazed earthenware, glazed stoneware, sold May 2024
    Eat 43 Miles coffee pot and four Strawberry Sundae dinner plates, c. 1972
    Sculpture
    9 h x 6½ dia in (23 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 168
    $630≈ £498≈ €581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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Richard Marquis signature

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

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  • signed and dated1

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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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