"Aquarium Paperweight " by Joel Abelman
This Abelman paperweight depicts an underwater aquarium scene set within a deep, dark ground. A finely detailed pink fish swims among flowing aquatic plants, with soft purple and lavender tones creating depth and movement behind it. The design is crisply encased beneath a smooth, polished dome, highlighting the precision lampwork and layered composition characteristic of Abelman’s studio glass
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 8 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Condition: Excellent as New Condition
Circa: 1970
Materials: Coloured Crystal Glass
SKU: 6812
ABOUT
Ableman paperweights were produced by American glass artist Joel Ableman, active primarily from the late 1970s through the 1990s. Working in the studio glass tradition, Ableman became known for highly refined, hand-made paperweights featuring bold geometric forms, landscapes, and abstract compositions encased in clear crystal. His work often shows strong symmetry, precise colour control, and meticulous cold-working, reflecting the influence of both European paperweight traditions and contemporary American studio glass. Ableman paperweights were made in limited numbers, usually signed and dated, and are now collected for their craftsmanship and distinctive modern aesthetic.
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