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Martin Blank (born August 29, 1962), is an American glass artist. He received a BFA degree from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1984 with a major in glass. He studied with Dale Chihuly and by the 1990s was working independently. Blank has taught at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington and Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, Washington. He lives and works in Seattle.

Martin Blank is known for both figurative sculptures and architectural glass installations. Drinking from the Cup #2, in the collection of the Honolulu Museum of Art, is typical of the artist's figurative work, which usually represents the human body in blown glass. The Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, New York), the Honolulu Museum of Art (Hawaii), the Krannert Art Museum (Champaign, Illinois), the Mary & Leigh Bloch Museum of Art (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois), the Millennium Museum (Beijing, China), the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Montreal, Canada), the Museum of Contemporary Art, Lake Worth, Florida, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Palm Beach Community College Museum (Palm Beach, Florida), the Shanghai Museum of Fine Art (China), and the Tampa Museum of Art (Tampa, Florida) are among the public collections holding glass sculptures by Martin Blank. [2]

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  • MARTIN BLANK (WA) GLASS PAPERWEIGHT & OTHERS
    Oct. 13, 2024

    MARTIN BLANK (WA) GLASS PAPERWEIGHT & OTHERS

    Est: $75 - $150

    (1) Martin Blank "Saturn" style clear glass paperweight with iridescent surface. Unsigned but given as gift by Blank to consignor. (2) Clear cased red interior paperweight with controlled bubbles. Unsigned. 3.5". (3) Unfinished clear glass paperweight with jelly fish interior. Unsigned. 2.5". From the estate of Gary Dethlefs, Seattle restaurant interior designer / owner (icon Grill, Palomino, Palisade, Dethlefs).

    District Auction
  • MARTIN BLANK (WA) UNSIGNED ART GLASS BOWL
    Oct. 13, 2024

    MARTIN BLANK (WA) UNSIGNED ART GLASS BOWL

    Est: $100 - $200

    Cast clear glass bowl with red spot interior. Sand etched exterior and unpolished lip. Purchased at Blank's South Lake Union studio moving sale. From the estate of Gary Dethlefs, Seattle restaurant interior designer / owner (icon Grill, Palomino, Palisade, Dethlefs). 4.75" H x 8" x 7" approx.

    District Auction
  • Martin Blank, Lotus
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Martin Blank, Lotus

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Martin Blank Lotus 2006 hot-sculpted glass with silver inclusions 7.375 h x 8 w x 8.25 d in (19 x 20 x 21 cm) Etched signature and date to underside 'Martin Blank 06'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Martin Blank, Cranberry Lotus
    Feb. 21, 2024

    Martin Blank, Cranberry Lotus

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Martin Blank Cranberry Lotus USA, 2008 hot-sculpted glass 8.75 h x 17 w x 17.875 d in (22 x 43 x 45 cm) Etched signature and date to underside 'Martin Blank 2008'. Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from Schantz Galleries. Provenance: Schantz Galleries, Stockbridge, MA | Acquired from the previous in 2009 by the present owner, Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Martin Blank (Attribution,) (Born 1962) Glass Relief Sculpture (Washington)
    Jan. 07, 2024

    Martin Blank (Attribution,) (Born 1962) Glass Relief Sculpture (Washington)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Glass relief sculpture of couple on a mirrored background. Custom framed. Sight - 35 3/4 x 23 1/2. Frame - 39 x 26 1/2.

    Main Auction Galleries
  • MARTIN BLANK (BORN 1962) Smokey Bronze Lotus 2013blown glassheight 13 1/2in (34cm); width 17in (43cm); depth 16 1/2in (42cm)
    Jun. 15, 2023

    MARTIN BLANK (BORN 1962) Smokey Bronze Lotus 2013blown glassheight 13 1/2in (34cm); width 17in (43cm); depth 16 1/2in (42cm)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    MARTIN BLANK (BORN 1962) Smokey Bronze Lotus 2013 blown glass height 13 1/2in (34cm); width 17in (43cm); depth 16 1/2in (42cm)

    Bonhams
  • Martin Blank Black Flower
    Oct. 22, 2022

    Martin Blank Black Flower

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Martin Blank (American, b. 1962) Black Flower, 2009 Glass Incised M Blank 09, bottom

    Larsen Art Auction
  • Martin Blank (Australian, b. 1962) Lotus, 2012 Hot-sculpted glass 12 x 23 x 20 i
    Sep. 29, 2022

    Martin Blank (Australian, b. 1962) Lotus, 2012 Hot-sculpted glass 12 x 23 x 20 i

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Martin Blank (Australian, b. 1962) Lotus, 2012 Hot-sculpted glass 12 x 23 x 20 inches (30.5 x 58.4 x 50.8 cm) Signed by the artist PROVENANCE: SOFA Chicago, Habatat Galleries, 2012. Martin Blank earned a B.F.A in Glass from Rhode Island School of Design and worked with many glass artists, including Dale Chihuly in Seattle, before establishing his own studio in Seattle. Blank's figurative and fluid, abstract landscape glass works evoke a direct connection to natural forms. He continues to push the boundaries of glass as a material in contemporary fine art. Blank has worked with numerous institutions, including the Toyama Institute of Glass Art in Japan, and received many awards and grants, including from the Pilchuck Glass School, Washington. His work has been exhibited widely, and is represented in many museum collections including: the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Honolulu Museum of Art, Hawaii, and the Corning Museum of Glass, New York. Martin is also known for his architectural glass installations including major commissions such as the monumental glass art sculpture installation for the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington, and for the Four Seasons Hotel, New York. Property from an Important Private Collection of Contemporary Glass HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Martin Blank (b. 1962) Amer. Art Glass Figure
    Jul. 23, 2022

    Martin Blank (b. 1962) Amer. Art Glass Figure

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Large Cast Art Glass Figure by Martin Blank, signed on the left side of the sculpture towards the bottom. This piece was bequeathed from a private foundation to Ringling School of Art & Design. Martin Blank received his degree from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1984 with a major in glass. He studied with Dale Chihuly and by the 1990s was working independently. Blank has taught at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington and Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, Washington. He currently lives and works in Seattle. Size: 15 x 18 x 28 in.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Martin Blank Drinking from the Cup #3circa 2000hot-sculpted glass, metalheight 30in (76cm); width 13in (33cm); depth 18in (45.8cm)
    Mar. 08, 2022

    Martin Blank Drinking from the Cup #3circa 2000hot-sculpted glass, metalheight 30in (76cm); width 13in (33cm); depth 18in (45.8cm)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Martin Blank Drinking from the Cup #3 circa 2000 hot-sculpted glass, metal height 30in (76cm); width 13in (33cm); depth 18in (45.8cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Martin Blank Amber Torso Art Glass Sculpture
    Feb. 27, 2022

    Martin Blank Amber Torso Art Glass Sculpture

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Martin Blank (b. 1962) Amber Torso Art Glass Sculpture, titled "The Holding III" This piece was bequeathed from a private foundation to Ringling School of Art & Design. Size: 31 x 12 in.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Martin Blank ''Pilchuck Centerpiece'' 1993
    Oct. 21, 2021

    Martin Blank ''Pilchuck Centerpiece'' 1993

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) ''Pilchuck Centerpiece'' 1993 Blown Glass 18''x11''. Impressive gold leaf over a milky blue surface. Unsigned. Executed for Pilchuck's annual gala in 1993. Excellent condition.

    MBA Seattle Auction LLC
  • MARTIN BLANK, GLASS SCULPTURE, 1999.
    Jun. 12, 2021

    MARTIN BLANK, GLASS SCULPTURE, 1999.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Blank, Martin (American, b.1962). Clear glass sculpture backed by copper leaf in the form of a male figure with both legs and arms extended. 1999. Signed and dated near base. 30" x 18 1/2".

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Martin Blank (Australian, b. 1962) Violet Lotus, 2006 Glass 12 x 20 x 15 inches
    Apr. 27, 2021

    Martin Blank (Australian, b. 1962) Violet Lotus, 2006 Glass 12 x 20 x 15 inches

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Martin Blank (Australian, b. 1962) Violet Lotus, 2006 Glass 12 x 20 x 15 inches (30.5 x 50.8 x 38.1 cm) (work) 22-1/4 x 18-1/4 inches (56.5 x 46.4 cm) (plinth) Incised Martin Blank 2006 to underside of stem PROVENANCE: Habatat Galleries. HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Martin Blank "Convergence" Cast Glass Sculpture
    Oct. 08, 2020

    Martin Blank "Convergence" Cast Glass Sculpture

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Martin Blank (b.1962 Washignton) Convergence Series Cast and Carved Sculpture 25"x19"x18". A heavy clear glass abstract bust or torso. No visible signature. Excellent condition. Former Pilchuck artist.

    MBA Seattle Auction LLC
  • Attributed to Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Golden Clam Shell Bowl Blown Glass 9''x20''x16''. A large golden white clam shell bowl with gold leaf accents. Unsigned. Excellent condition.
    May. 07, 2020

    Attributed to Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Golden Clam Shell Bowl Blown Glass 9''x20''x16''. A large golden white clam shell bowl with gold leaf accents. Unsigned. Excellent condition.

    Est: $300 - $600

    Attributed to Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Golden Clam Shell Bowl Blown Glass 9''x20''x16''. A large golden white clam shell bowl with gold leaf accents. Unsigned. Excellent condition.

    MBA Seattle Auction LLC
  • Attributed to Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Pink Clam Shell Bowl Blown Glass 9''x21''x16''. A large pink clam shell bowl with gold leaf accents. It comes with a rose quartz ball element that acts as a pearl. Unsigned. Excellent condition.
    Mar. 05, 2020

    Attributed to Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Pink Clam Shell Bowl Blown Glass 9''x21''x16''. A large pink clam shell bowl with gold leaf accents. It comes with a rose quartz ball element that acts as a pearl. Unsigned. Excellent condition.

    Est: $400 - $800

    Attributed to Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Pink Clam Shell Bowl Blown Glass 9''x21''x16''. A large pink clam shell bowl with gold leaf accents. It comes with a rose quartz ball element that acts as a pearl. Unsigned. Excellent condition.

    MBA Seattle Auction LLC
  • Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Torso Sculpture Hot Sculpted Glass with Copper 28''x10''. Impressive male torso abstract sculpture.
    Mar. 05, 2020

    Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Torso Sculpture Hot Sculpted Glass with Copper 28''x10''. Impressive male torso abstract sculpture.

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Torso Sculpture Hot Sculpted Glass with Copper 28''x10''. Impressive male torso abstract sculpture. Unsigned. Comes epoxied to a custom wave glass pedestal 36''x13.5''x17.5''. Total size with sculpture is 64''. Some flaking near base of sculpture. Blank worked with Dale Chihuly and is a former Pilchuck artist.

    MBA Seattle Auction LLC
  • Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Lotus 2006 Blown Glass 11''x18''x16.5''. Impressive gold leaf flower sculpture. Signed and dated on bottom. Excellent condition. Blank worked with Dale Chihuly and was a former Pilchuck artist.
    Mar. 05, 2020

    Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Lotus 2006 Blown Glass 11''x18''x16.5''. Impressive gold leaf flower sculpture. Signed and dated on bottom. Excellent condition. Blank worked with Dale Chihuly and was a former Pilchuck artist.

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Martin Blank (b.1962 Washington) Lotus 2006 Blown Glass 11''x18''x16.5''. Impressive gold leaf flower sculpture. Signed and dated on bottom. Excellent condition. Blank worked with Dale Chihuly and was a former Pilchuck artist.

    MBA Seattle Auction LLC
  • Rare Martin Blank LANDSCAPE Glass Installation, 20 Pieces
    Feb. 08, 2020

    Rare Martin Blank LANDSCAPE Glass Installation, 20 Pieces

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    The monumental glass installation is comprised of twenty flame-like elements ranging from 7" to 26" in height. Per conversation between the artist and Palm Beach Modern Auctions' Auctioneer, Martin Blank met with the client, who had a fish tank between two rooms at the Ritz Carlton. She didn't like the fish tank, so she had it removed and commissioned the glass installation as a replacement. That client's name is available upon request; contact [email protected] or (561) 586-5500. Do you have a similar item to sell? We make consigning easy and convenient: simply send photos and information about your items via email, our website, or snail mail, and we will get back to you with an estimate for our May 2020 auction.

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • Martin Blank LANDSCAPE Glass Installation, 20 Pieces
    Nov. 09, 2019

    Martin Blank LANDSCAPE Glass Installation, 20 Pieces

    Est: $25,000 - $35,000

    The monumental glass installation is comprised of twenty flame-like elements ranging from 7" to 26" in height. Per conversation between the artist and Palm Beach Modern Auctions' Auctioneer, Martin Blank met with the client, who had a fish tank between two rooms at the Ritz Carlton. She didn't like the fish tank, so she had it removed and commissioned the glass installation as a replacement. That client's name is available upon request; contact [email protected] or (561) 586-5500. Can we help you sell a similar item from your collection? We make consigning easy and convenient: simply send photos and information about your items via email, our website, or snail mail, and we will get back to you with an estimate.

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • Martin Blank, (American, b. 1962), Cranberry Lotus flower, from the Lotus Series, sculpted glass, height 10in (25.5cm); diameter 20in (
    Oct. 20, 2019

    Martin Blank, (American, b. 1962), Cranberry Lotus flower, from the Lotus Series, sculpted glass, height 10in (25.5cm); diameter 20in (

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Martin Blank (American, b. 1962) Cranberry Lotus flower, from the Lotus Series sculpted glass underside with etched signature M Blank and dated 2016 height 10in (25.5cm); diameter 20in (51cm) Provenance: Property from a Private Collector, Century City and Palm Desert, California.

    Andrew Jones Auctions
  • Martin Blank, Male Torso, Glass Sculpture
    Apr. 08, 2018

    Martin Blank, Male Torso, Glass Sculpture

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Martin Blank (b.1962), male torso, glass sculpture, 14" H x 6" W. Sold at Habatat Gallery, Boca Raton, Florida. With brochure.

    Kaminski Auctions
  • CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE VESSEL
    Nov. 06, 2017

    CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURE VESSEL

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Martin H. Blank, (American, b. 1962) The underside with etched signature, dated 1994.The tapering colorless and white horizontally striated cylindrical body, with an exterior surface applied with a prominent tapering wrap-around spiral. Height 19”. Diameter approx.. 14”. (Cond: good)

    Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
  • Martin Blank (American, b. 1962), "Lotus Commission", 2009, cranberry to clear glass sculpture, forty- plus petals form body graduat...
    Jul. 10, 2017

    Martin Blank (American, b. 1962), "Lotus Commission", 2009, cranberry to clear glass sculpture, forty- plus petals form body graduat...

    Est: $2,000 - $5,000

    Martin Blank (American, b. 1962), "Lotus Commission", 2009, cranberry to clear glass sculpture, forty- plus petals form body graduating in size and color, signed and dated on base, one petal detached, 9 3/4" h. x 16" diam. [PROVENANCE: Purchased from Holsten Galleries, MA in 2009 by the current owner, retail asking price of $16,000 and invoiced at $12,000, paperwork, catalogs and original installation instructions available to successful bidder.]

    Winter Associates, Inc.
  • Martin Blank, "Lotus", Sculpture
    Apr. 27, 2017

    Martin Blank, "Lotus", Sculpture

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Martin Blank, "Lotus", SculptureArtist: Martin Blank; Title: Lotus, smoky black; Medium: Glass Sculpture; Year or Era Produced: 21st C.; Signature: Under base; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 11.5" x 16" x 16"; Approximate Weight: 16 Lbs.

    J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
  • MARTIN BLANK (1962-, WA) - EARLY ART GLASS VASE - Smoke-tinged and conical, with red and blue-gray originating from the lip and swir...
    Jan. 07, 2017

    MARTIN BLANK (1962-, WA) - EARLY ART GLASS VASE - Smoke-tinged and conical, with red and blue-gray originating from the lip and swir...

    Est: $400 - $800

    MARTIN BLANK (1962-, WA) - EARLY ART GLASS VASE - Smoke-tinged and conical, with red and blue-gray originating from the lip and swirled around the flattened top and domed shoulders. Signed "Martin Blank" underfoot. Provenance: bought directly from artist ca. 1985 per consignor. Condition good; few small bubbles. 13.5"H x 8.25"diameter.

    Pacific Galleries
  • Massive Martin Blank Art Glass Sculpture
    May. 14, 2016

    Massive Martin Blank Art Glass Sculpture

    Est: $10,000 - $20,000

    Provenance: Collection of Jim Swope, Florida.

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • MARTIN BLANK (American. Born 1962)
    Mar. 16, 2009

    MARTIN BLANK (American. Born 1962)

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    MARTIN BLANK (American. Born 1962) "Nikko's Torso". Signed Martin Blank and dated 1995. Copper Electroplated and Sculptured Glass. Height 18 5/8". (2000/3000) Provenance: Grand Central Gallery, Tampa, FL

    Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
  • Martin Blank Male Nude Glass Torso 33cm
    Mar. 30, 2008

    Martin Blank Male Nude Glass Torso 33cm

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Martin Blank (American, b. 1962), male nude art glass torso. Engraved signature. 13"H. Very good condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.

    Ripley Auctions
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