Carl was one of the vanguard of young artists who participated in the Renaissance of American Art Glass in the early 1970’s. Originated by Tiffany in 1881 and popular during the early part of the nineteenth century. Luster Art Glass had fallen out of favor around 1925 and had practically become a lost art. The art programs of several California universities began to rekindle an interest in Silver Lustre art Glass specifically. In the later part of the 60’s several of the young artists became fascinated by the medium and caught up with the challenge of re-discovering the complex and sophisticated art form.
Lustre Glass is a very specialized glassblowing medium because of the silver content in the glass. It has always been one of the most costly forms of glass ever produced. In addition to the high cost of raw materials used in Lustre Glass other factors prevent this volatile studio glass from being mass-produced in a large factory environment. The raw glass can only be maintained in the furnace for a short period of time before the color, quality and texture of the glass batch begins to degenerate. Not only the specific formulas and high raw material cost, but also the experience and technique of maintaining this volatile form of glass in a usable state, has kept the blowing of this particular glass in the hands of a few skillful artisans. The glass blower must be a chemist as well as craftsman to work successfully in the medium.
Carl is one of only a few glassblowers out of the thousands in the US. Who continues to work in this difficult and traditional glass. His skill with glass and glass decoration has allowed him to “play” with the medium and to develop this unique collection.
Carl Radke’s glass has been displayed in numerous galleries and exhibitions since Phoenix was created in 1975, and is considered to be highly collectable.
Black with Red Hearts & Blue Vine Medium Jack in the Pulpit 10"-12"
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$ 365.00
Sale price
$ 219.00
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This black with red hearts and blue vine jack in the pulpit vase is approximately 11.5" tall and 7" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on the bottom of the vase.
Blue and Yellow Art Glass Flower with Pink Spots
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Blue and Yellow Art Glass Flower with Purple Spots
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Blue Art Glass Flower with Brown Spots 1
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Blue Art Glass Flower with Brown Spots 2
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Blue Art Glass Flower with Orange and White Spots
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Blue Art Glass Flower with Orange Spots
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Blue Art Glass Flower with Purple and Brown Spots 2
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Blue Art Glass Flower with Purple and Brown Spots 3
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Blue Art Glass Flower with Purple Spots
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$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Blue Art Glass Flower with Red Spots
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Blue California Poppy Little Eden Vanity Set - Bud Vase 10"H x 4"D Lidded Jewelry Jar 5"H x 5"D Genie Perfume 5"H x 3"D
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$ 743.00
Sale price
$ 445.80
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This three piece vanity set includes a bud vase, lidded jewelry jar, and a genie perfume bottle. The bud vase is approximately 10" tall and 4" in diameter, the lidded jewelry jar is approximately 5" tall and 5" in diameter, and the genie perfume bottle is approximately 5" tall and 3" in diameter. Each piece features the signature of Carl Radke on their bottom.
Blue California Poppy Vase 10"H x 6"D
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$ 608.00
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$ 364.80
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The blue california poppy vase is approximately 10" tall and 6" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on the bottom of the vase.
Blue Optic Rhythm Shell 4"H x 6"D
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$ 135.00
Sale price
$ 81.00
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The blue optic rhythm shell is approximately 4" tall and 6" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured at the base of the shell.
Gold Cherry Blossom Vase Large 12"H x 5"D
Regular price
$ 810.00
Sale price
$ 486.00
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The large gold cherry blossom vase is approximately 12" tall and 5" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on the bottom of the vase.
Gold Cherry Blossom Vase Medium 8"H x 3 1/2"D
Regular price
$ 540.00
Sale price
$ 324.00
Save $ 216.00
The medium gold cherry blossom vase is approximately 8" tall and 3 1/2" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on the bottom of the vase.
Gold Cherry Blossom Vase Small 4"H x 2 1/2"D
Regular price
$ 270.00
Sale price
$ 162.00
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The small gold cherry blossom vase is approximately 4" tall and 2 1/2" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on the bottom of the vase.
Gold Ruby Optic Rhythm Shell 4"H x 6"D
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$ 135.00
Sale price
$ 81.00
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The gold ruby optic rhythm shell is approximately 4" tall and 6" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured at the base of the shell.
Green Art Glass Flower with Brown Spots 1
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Green Art Glass Flower with Brown Spots 2
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Ivory Rain Boudoir Lamp 10"H x 3 1/2"D
Regular price
$ 270.00
Sale price
$ 162.00
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The ivory rain boudoir lamp is approximately 10" tall and 3 1/2" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on the bottom of the lamp.
Orange and Blue Art Glass Flower with Brown Spots
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$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Orange Art Glass Flower with Blue and Purple Spots
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$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Orange Art Glass Flower with Brown Spots
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$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
Save $ 18.00
Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Orange Art Glass Flower with Pink and Orange Spots
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$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
Save $ 18.00
Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Orange Art Glass Flower with Purple Spots 2
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$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Orange Art Glass Flower with White Spots
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$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Purple Art Glass Flower with Brown Spots
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Red & Blue Pompeli Turtle Vase with Folded Lip 6"H x 4"D
Regular price
$ 338.00
Sale price
$ 202.80
Save $ 135.20
The red & blue pompeli turtle vase with folded lip is approximately 6" high and 4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on the bottom of the vase.
Red with Black & Gold Pansy Medium Jack in the Pulpit 10"-12"H x 7"D
Regular price
$ 365.00
Sale price
$ 219.00
Save $ 146.00
This red with black and gold pansy jack in the pulpit vase is approximately 11.5" tall and 7" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on the bottom of the vase.
Small Cherry Blossom Lamp 14"H x 7"D
Regular price
$ 810.00
Sale price
$ 486.00
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The small cherry blossom lamp is approximately 14" tall and 7" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on the bottom of the lamp.
White Art Glass Flower with Brown and Purple Spots 1
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
White Art Glass Flower with Brown and Purple Spots 2
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
White Art Glass Flower with Brown and Purple Spots 3
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$ 45.00
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$ 27.00
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Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
White Art Glass Flower with Pink and Orange Spots 1
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$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
Save $ 18.00
Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
White Art Glass Flower with Red Spots 1
Regular price
$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
Save $ 18.00
Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
White Art Glass Flower with Red Spots 2
Regular price
$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
Save $ 18.00
Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
White Art Glass Flower with Yellow and Brown Spots
Regular price
$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
Save $ 18.00
Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Yellow Art Glass Flower with Brown Spots
Regular price
$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
Save $ 18.00
Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.
Yellow Art Glass Flower with Purple Spots
Regular price
$ 45.00
Sale price
$ 27.00
Save $ 18.00
Hand blown art glass flowers range in length from 9"-10" and 3"-4" in diameter. Carl Radke's signature is featured on each flower.