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b. 1955 -

Gary Beecham is a studio glass artist of North Carolina.

Beecham’s art education was taken at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Art in 1979. He worked for a year in 1978 at the J. & L. Lobmeyr glassworks in Vienna, Austria before returning to the United States to settle in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. There he worked from 1980 to 1985 as an assistant to Harvey Littleton. Thereafter Beecham began his own career in glass, creating in the techniques of free-blowing, fusing and carving glass.

Beecham is one of several notable glass artists who have made their home in western North Carolina. Colleagues who live in the region include Rick and Valerie Beck, Katherine and William Bernstein, Shane Fero, Rob Levin, John Littleton and Kate Vogel, Mark Peiser, Richard Ritter, Jeffrey M. Todd, Yaffa Sikorsky-Todd and Jan Williams.

Beecham’s work has been collected by the Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, Ebeltoft, Denmark; Düsseldorf Art Museum in Ehrenhof, Düsseldorf; Glasmuseum Frauenau in Frauenau, Germany; Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, North Carolina; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia and Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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          • Gary Beecham (American, b.1955), GEOMETRIC TEXTILE, 1983
            Nov. 07, 2024

            Gary Beecham (American, b.1955), GEOMETRIC TEXTILE, 1983

            Est: $150 - $250

            Gary Beecham (American, b.1955) GEOMETRIC TEXTILE, 1983 glass sculpture engraved Gary Beecham 1983 © "Geometric Textile" Estimate: $150—250 CAD

            Waddington's
          • GARY BEECHAM & MARY LYNN WHITE, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, WILDFLOWER / HEAVY BLOWN GLASS VASE WITH FOOTED BASE, 1994, Glass, 8 1/2 x 10 x 10 in. (21.6 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm.)
            Oct. 07, 2024

            GARY BEECHAM & MARY LYNN WHITE, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, WILDFLOWER / HEAVY BLOWN GLASS VASE WITH FOOTED BASE, 1994, Glass, 8 1/2 x 10 x 10 in. (21.6 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm.)

            Est: $400 - $700

            GARY BEECHAM & MARY LYNN WHITE AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY WILDFLOWER / HEAVY BLOWN GLASS VASE WITH FOOTED BASE, 1994 Glass Signed/incised on underside of base: Gary Beecham Mary Lynn White 1994 "Wildflower" Catalogue note: Gary Beecham is an art glass sculptor, currently living in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Much of Beecham's work has been heavily influenced by ancient glass, both in form and in technique. The ancients treated glass as a plastic gem material, a substance that could be colored, stretched, melted and carved by the maker. Beecham has experimented with countless ways of manipulating glass such as blowing, fusing and cutting. Over his twenty-five year career, he has become well-known for his heavy, thick-walled vessels. For the imagery in these pieces, he first makes up a wide palette of colored overlay rods. Some pieces contain textile patterns that are then introduced into the crystal glass piece as it is being blown, creating the illusion of glass "fabric" floating in the bowl of the vessel, often with a second or third pattern appearing on one of the vessel's reflecting surfaces. Others, incorporating complex millifiori, are formed into mosaics of brilliant color. Beecham's imagery is informed by influences as divergent as astronomical forms, undersea creatures, and figures from a Persian rug. Beecham received a Bachelor of Science in Art from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. In 1982, he settled into a studio that he built in Spruce Pine, North Carolina with his wife, the artisan Mary Lynn White. His work is represented in corporate and museum collections world-wide including the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia; the Detroit Institute of Art, Detroit, Michigan; the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, North Carolina; the Musee de Verre, Liege, Belgium; the Franeau Glass Musem, Freneau, Germany; and the Kunstmuseum, Dusseldorf, Germany.

            Potomack Company
          • GARY BEECHAM (B.1955) ART GLASS VESSEL 'ICE BLUE CUTBACK #2'
            Jun. 06, 2024

            GARY BEECHAM (B.1955) ART GLASS VESSEL 'ICE BLUE CUTBACK #2'

            Est: $500 - $700

            Contemporary blown art glass teardrop-shaped vase, "Ice Blue Cutback #2," Gary Beecham (American, b.1955), 1988, internal decoration composed of colored overlay rods, cased in faceted glass, signed and inscribed underfoot, approx 6 1/8"h, 6.5"diam, 8.5lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Carl Carter (Texas, 1955-2023)**

            Austin Auction Gallery
          • Gary Beecham (1955)
            May. 27, 2024

            Gary Beecham (1955)

            Est: €400 - €800

            Gary Beecham (1955), A clear glass bowl with an internal purple and green colored 'weaving pattern', model Textile Vessel, 1982. The bottom is signed and dated and “Textile Vessel” E582-92TV.

            Vendu Rotterdam
          • Gary Beecham "Double Textile" Glass Vessel
            Sep. 13, 2023

            Gary Beecham "Double Textile" Glass Vessel

            Est: $300 - $600

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955). Rounded art glass sculpture titled "Double Textile Vessel," 1987. Signed, dated, and titled along the underside.

            Revere Auctions
          • 2 G. BEECHAM CUT & INFUSED GLASS PAPERWEIGHT VASES
            Oct. 28, 2022

            2 G. BEECHAM CUT & INFUSED GLASS PAPERWEIGHT VASES

            Est: $600 - $900

            Gary Beecham (American b. 1955) "Sapphire Maelstrom III" and "Amethyst Maelstrom" two blown glass vases, 2010, both having swirl cut facets to the outer body and incased in fused multi-colored canes to the interior of the base, one in purple tones and one in rainbow tones, signed, titled, and dated to the underside. Provenance from the Estate of Marjorie & Ralph Knowles, Atlanta, GA. Approx. purple vase h. 7.375", w. 6.75". rainbow vase. h. 6.75", w. 6".

            Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
          • GARY BEECHAM, "RED SHIFT XVIII" GLASS SCULPTURE
            Oct. 28, 2022

            GARY BEECHAM, "RED SHIFT XVIII" GLASS SCULPTURE

            Est: $800 - $1,200

            Gary Beecham (American b. 1955), "Red Shift XVIII", 2008, circular clear glass disc with various colored canes radiating outwards, having an etched signature, title, and date to glass, accompanied by a stainless steel stand. Note: Accompanied by receipt from Blue Spiral 1 Gallery, Asheville North Carolina, June 2, 2008, $6,500. Provenance from the Estate of Marjorie & Ralph Knowles, Atlanta, GA. Approx. On stand h. 20.5", w. 17.75". Glass dia 15".

            Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
          • GARY BEECHAM, "CONCENTRIC STARBURST," 1993.
            Sep. 24, 2022

            GARY BEECHAM, "CONCENTRIC STARBURST," 1993.

            Est: $600 - $800

            Beecham, Gary (North Carolina, b. 1955). "Concentric Starburst" art glass vase in a cone form with rainbow colored concentric rings inside the bottom. 1993. Signed, dated, and titled on bottom. 8" x 5 1/2". Condition: Inclusions, light abrasions. Provenance: From a Maryland private collection.

            Quinn's Auction Galleries
          • Gary Beecham Woven Textile Vessel
            Apr. 21, 2022

            Gary Beecham Woven Textile Vessel

            Est: $400 - $600

            (Wisconsin/North Carolina, b. 1955) round decorative laminated glass vessel with rose colored overlay rods creating millefiori mosaic illusion, incised at underside "Gary Beecham 1988", gallery sticker "HO25", 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 in. Provenance: Holstein Galleries, 1980s; Private Collection, New York

            Brunk Auctions
          • Gary Beecham Blown Art Glass Vase
            Apr. 21, 2022

            Gary Beecham Blown Art Glass Vase

            Est: $300 - $500

            (North Carolina, born 1955) Ice Blue Cutback #2, etched signature "Gary Beecham" to base, titled, and dated "1989", shaped spherical form, having internal millefiori decoration in blue, green, white, pink, and red, cased in faceted glass, circular foot, 7 x 6 in. Provenance: Holstein Galleries, 1980s; Private Collection, New York

            Brunk Auctions
          • Gary Beecham Blown Art Glass Vase
            Apr. 21, 2022

            Gary Beecham Blown Art Glass Vase

            Est: $300 - $500

            (North Carolina, born 1955) Neptune's Top #2, shaped spherical form, having internal millefiori decoration in blue, green, white, and red, cased in faceted glass, circular foot, etched signature "Gary Beecham" to base, titled, and dated "1988", 7 x 6 in. Note: Much of Gary's work has been heavily influenced by ancient glass, both in form and in technique. The ancients treated glass as a plastic gem material, a substance that could be colored, stretched, melted and carved by the maker. Gary has experimented with countless ways of manipulating glass involving blowing, fusing and cutting. Over his thirty-four year career, he has become well known for heavy, thick walled vessels. For the imagery in these pieces, he first makes up a wide palette of colored overlay rods. Some pieces contain textile patterns that are then introduced into the crystal glass piece as it is being blown, creating the illusion of glass "fabric" floating in the bowl of the vessel, often with a second or third pattern appearing on one of the vessel's reflecting surfaces. Others, incorporating complex millefiori, are formed into mosaics of brilliant color. The imagery of these pieces has been suggested by influences as divergent as astronomical forms, undersea creatures and figures from a Persian rug. Provenance: Holstein Galleries, 1980s; Private Collection, New York

            Brunk Auctions
          • Gary Beecham (American 1955), Textile Vessel, Glass Sculpture, H: 20-1/8 in
            Oct. 12, 2021

            Gary Beecham (American 1955), Textile Vessel, Glass Sculpture, H: 20-1/8 in

            Est: $300 - $500

            Gary Beecham (American 1955), Textile Vessel, Glass Sculpture, H: 20-1/8 in

            Weschler's
          • GARY BEECHAM (NC, 1955- ) ART GLASS BOWL
            Jul. 09, 2021

            GARY BEECHAM (NC, 1955- ) ART GLASS BOWL

            Est: $500 - $700

            "Color Study Vessel", clear cased multicolor glass paperweight bowl, signed and dated 1988 on base, 4 3/4" high, 9 3/4" diam. Good condition.

            Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
          • VASENOBJEKT 'GEOMETRIC TEXTILE' (1983)
            Dec. 04, 2020

            VASENOBJEKT 'GEOMETRIC TEXTILE' (1983)

            Est: €250 - €500

            GARY BEECHAM 1955 Ladysmith, Wisconsin USA VASENOBJEKT 'GEOMETRIC TEXTILE' (1983) Farbloses dickwandiges Glas mit eingeschmolzenen Glasstäben in Braun, Hellblau, Opakweiß und Rosa, farblos überfangen. H. 18 cm. Unter dem Stand in Diamantriss bezeichnet 'Gary Beecham 1983 'Geometric Textile' #57'. Part. min. ber.

            Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
          • Gary Beecham (NC, b. 1955), Glass Color Study Vessel
            Jun. 13, 2020

            Gary Beecham (NC, b. 1955), Glass Color Study Vessel

            Est: $400 - $800

            Gary Beecham (NC, b. 1955), Glass Color Study Vessel 1987, thick blown glass with encased translucent and opaque canes, polished pontil, signed and dated. 4.5 x 10.5 in. diameter Beecham studied under Harvey Littleton, who would later become a friend and colleague. Beecham states "My work has been heavily influenced by ancient glass, both by a love of vessel forms and by the ancient skills of blowing and fusing. In contemporary glass, I try to combine the thick crystal forms favored by Scandinavian designers with the intricate cane techniques found in Italian glass." Private Collection, Greensboro, NC Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

            Leland Little Auctions
          • Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955)
            Jun. 12, 2020

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955)

            Est: $800 - $1,200

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955) , "Red Shift", c. 2002, circular clear glass disc, with various colored canes, radiating outwards, dia. 17 3/4 in., presented on a custom steel armature Provenance: Pismo, Denver, CO, 2003; Collection of Dr. Isidore Cohn, Jr. (1921-2015), New Orleans.

            Neal Auction Company
          • Gary Beecham & Mary Lynn White Blown Glass
            Jun. 12, 2020

            Gary Beecham & Mary Lynn White Blown Glass

            Est: $400 - $600

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955) and Mary Lynn White , "Color Study Vessel", 1987, heavy blown glass, inverted top, multi-colored canes, signed, h. 6 in., dia. 6 3/4 in . Provenance: Holsten Galleries, Palm Beach, Fl, 1987; Collection of Dr. Isidore Cohn, Jr. (1921-2015), New Orleans.

            Neal Auction Company
          • Gary Beecham & Mary Lynn White Blown Glass
            Jun. 12, 2020

            Gary Beecham & Mary Lynn White Blown Glass

            Est: $400 - $600

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955) and Mary Lynn White , "Concentric Stars", 1990, heavy blown glass, multi-colored canes, footed base, signed, h. 7 in., dia. 7 3/4 in Provenance: Maurine Littleton, Washington, DC, 1990; Collection of Dr. Isidore Cohn, Jr. (1921-2015), New Orleans.

            Neal Auction Company
          • GARY BEECHAM, VASE
            Mar. 23, 2020

            GARY BEECHAM, VASE

            Est: CHF100 - CHF200

            USA, 1978. Farbloses Glas, bernsteinfarben unterfangen, dunkelbraun-weisser Fadendekor zwischen den Schichten. Bezeichnet: Gary Brent Beecham Baden bei Wien1978 H 16 cm.

            Schuler Auktionen
          • Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955) Untitled Sculpture, c. 1976
            Mar. 10, 2020

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955) Untitled Sculpture, c. 1976

            Est: $150 - $250

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955) Untitled Sculpture, c. 1976 blown glass etched G B Beecham 76 to underside H 4 1/2 x W 7 1/2 x D 7 inches Property from the Collection of the Evelyn Goldstein Survivor Trust, Fox Point, Wisconsin

            Hindman
          • Gary Beecham (born 1955) Double Textile Vessel1987blown glass, etched 'Gary Beecham 1987 'Double Textile Vessel''height 8in (20.3cm); width 9in (22.8cm)
            Oct. 27, 2019

            Gary Beecham (born 1955) Double Textile Vessel1987blown glass, etched 'Gary Beecham 1987 'Double Textile Vessel''height 8in (20.3cm); width 9in (22.8cm)

            Est: $800 - $1,200

            Gary Beecham (born 1955) Double Textile Vessel 1987 blown glass, etched 'Gary Beecham 1987 'Double Textile Vessel'' height 8in (20.3cm); width 9in (22.8cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

            Bonhams
          • * Gary Beecham, (American, b. 1955), Cellular Study, 1981
            May. 09, 2019

            * Gary Beecham, (American, b. 1955), Cellular Study, 1981

            Est: $400 - $600

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955) Cellular Study, 1981 hand-blown glass and fused glass etched Gary Beecham Cellular Study 1981 to lower edge Height 8 1/2 x diameter 4 inches

            Hindman
          • * Gary Beecham, (American, b. 1955), Color Study Vessel, 1983
            May. 09, 2019

            * Gary Beecham, (American, b. 1955), Color Study Vessel, 1983

            Est: $400 - $600

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955) Color Study Vessel, 1983 blown glass etched Gary Beecham 1983 "Color Study Vessel" to underside Height 4 3/4 x diameter 10 inches

            Hindman
          • * Gary Beecham, (American, b. 1955), Color Study Bowl, 1981
            May. 09, 2019

            * Gary Beecham, (American, b. 1955), Color Study Bowl, 1981

            Est: $400 - $600

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955) Color Study Bowl, 1981 hand-blown and fused glass etched Gary Beecham 1981 Color Study Bowl to lower edge Height 3 3/4 x diameter 11 1/2 inches

            Hindman
          • Sybren Valkema (1916-1996 Dutch) 2-Piece Sculpture 1983 Blown Glass 12.5''x8''. A two part hand blown sculpture with blue and red stylized dancing figures. Executed in collaboration with Gary Beecham (b.1955) at Studio Harvey Littleton. Signed on top of bottom piece. Small impact mark on side of egg form. Overall excellent condition.
            Oct. 18, 2018

            Sybren Valkema (1916-1996 Dutch) 2-Piece Sculpture 1983 Blown Glass 12.5''x8''. A two part hand blown sculpture with blue and red stylized dancing figures. Executed in collaboration with Gary Beecham (b.1955) at Studio Harvey Littleton. Signed on top of bottom piece. Small impact mark on side of egg form. Overall excellent condition.

            Est: $300 - $600

            Sybren Valkema (1916-1996 Dutch) 2-Piece Sculpture 1983 Blown Glass 12.5''x8''. A two part hand blown sculpture with blue and red stylized dancing figures. Executed in collaboration with Gary Beecham (b.1955) at Studio Harvey Littleton. Signed on top of bottom piece. Small impact mark on side of egg form. Overall excellent condition.

            MBA Seattle Auction LLC
          • Gary Beecham (NC, b. 1955), Color Study Vessel, Persian Element
            Dec. 02, 2017

            Gary Beecham (NC, b. 1955), Color Study Vessel, Persian Element

            Est: $1,000 - $3,000

            signed and inscribed on the underside. 8.5 in. Another prominent modern glass artist with NC ties, Beecham's work is in many museum collections including the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA; Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC; Kunstmuseum, Dusseldorf, Germany; Detroit Institute of Art, MI; the Asheville Art Museum, NC; and others. A Private Collection of American Contemporary Art Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

            Leland Little Auctions
          • Gary Beecham. Glass vase
            Aug. 02, 2015

            Gary Beecham. Glass vase

            Est: $300 - $500

            (American, b.1955). 1988, signed and noted "Alshart + Heulel" on verso, 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.

            Alex Cooper
          • Gary Beecham
            Sep. 12, 2014

            Gary Beecham

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            (Wisconsin, born 1955) "Prismatic Shift", disc in bright colors, 20 in.; set on a heavy steel stand, 25-1/2 x 22-1/2 x 5 in.,

            Brunk Auctions
          • Gary Beecham
            Sep. 12, 2014

            Gary Beecham

            Est: $300 - $600

            (Wisconsin, born 1955) "Color Study Vessel, 1984," flared bowl on pedestal base, clear glass with shades of white, blue, orange and red decoration, signed and titled on base, 4-1/2 x 8 in.,

            Brunk Auctions
          • Gary Beecham
            Sep. 12, 2014

            Gary Beecham

            Est: $400 - $700

            (Wisconsin, born 1955) base signed "Gary Beecham 1981 Textile Vessel", heavy glass vase in shades of purple, peach and yellow, 7 x 5-1/4 in.,

            Brunk Auctions
          • Gary Beecham
            Jul. 20, 2013

            Gary Beecham

            Est: $2,000 - $4,000

            (American, born 1955)studio art glass disk, central polychrome starburst pattern by Gary Beecham, 20 in. diameter (glass); with stand 26 x 22-1/2 x 5 in. (overall), good condition Provenance: Private Collection

            Brunk Auctions
          • Gary Beecham American, b. 1955 Double Textile Vessel, 1983
            Apr. 08, 2013

            Gary Beecham American, b. 1955 Double Textile Vessel, 1983

            Est: $600 - $800

            Gary Beecham American, b. 1955 Double Textile Vessel, 1983 Blown glass Signed, dated and titled on the base Height 9 inches.

            DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
          • Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955). "Double Textile Vessel," blown glass bowl, dated 1983
            Aug. 26, 2012

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955). "Double Textile Vessel," blown glass bowl, dated 1983

            Est: $200 - $300

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955). "Double Textile Vessel," blown glass bowl, dated 1983 title inscribed underneath, 7 in. H., 9 in. D. Provenance: Purchased at Barstons Craft Gallery, Baltimore, MD, 1983

            Alex Cooper
          • Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955). "Geometric Fabric," blown glass centerbowl , dated 1982
            Aug. 26, 2012

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955). "Geometric Fabric," blown glass centerbowl , dated 1982

            Est: $200 - $300

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955). "Geometric Fabric," blown glass centerbowl , dated 1982 with multicolored interior design, 6 in. H., 10 in. D. Provenance: Purchased at Barstons Craft Gallery, Baltimore, MD, 1983

            Alex Cooper
          • [ Studio Glass ]
            Apr. 07, 2011

            [ Studio Glass ]

            Est: $100 - $200

            Gary Beecham (American, b.1955), Glass Vase, 1978 height 5.9" - 15 cm., engraved G.B. Beecham Madison 1978

            Waddington's
          • Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955)
            Sep. 16, 2010

            Gary Beecham (American, b. 1955)

            Est: $500 - $700

            Topographic Distortion, 1988 internally decorated, blown glass sculpture inscribed and titled height 8 3/4in (20.32cm)

            Bonhams
          • GARY BEECHAM (American, b.1955) ART GLASS BOWL
            Sep. 02, 2010

            GARY BEECHAM (American, b.1955) ART GLASS BOWL

            Est: $400 - $600

            GARY BEECHAM (American, b.1955) ART GLASS BOWL in deep blue, with turquoise, red and pink elements, signed 'Gary Beecham 1987 Color Study Vessel', 5x11in.

            Leighton Galleries
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