Sam Herman

American · 1936–2020 · Painter, Sculptor

Sam Herman was contemporary glass artist, sculptor and painter. One of Harvey Littleton's first students, Herman is credited as one of the founders of the Studio Glass movement… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Sam Herman, VASE, 1975, 1975, glass, 27.5cm high (10 ¾in high)VASE, 1975Lyon & Turnbull · £1,764≈ $2,292≈ €2,106Sign up to see
  2. Sam Herman, VASE, 1982, 1982, glassVASE, 1982Lyon & Turnbull · £1,638≈ $2,049≈ €1,912Sign up to see
  3. Sam Herman, VASE, 1982, 1982, glassVASE, 1982Lyon & Turnbull · £1,512≈ $1,892≈ €1,765Sign up to see

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Sam Herman was contemporary glass artist, sculptor and painter. One of Harvey Littleton's first students, Herman is credited as one of the founders of the Studio Glass movement in Great Britain. He was seminal in spreading the idea of the movement through his teaching positions in England,, and Australia and through the exhibition of his own sculpture in glass. Through the years the artist has resided and established his personal studio in London, England (1979–90), South Australia (1974–79). From 1993 to his final years he maintained studios in Spain, London and Gloucestershire. Sam was represented by The Frestonian Gallery (London).

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Born 1936, Mexico CityDied 2020Occupation Painter, SculptorWikidata Q7407595 ↗

Also known as Samuel Herman, Samuel J. Herman, Samuel Jacob Herman

Artist record compiled from: Wikidata (CC0), Art Institute of Chicago API (CC0). See data sources & attribution.

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