Large Contemporary Decoupage Vase-Table Base - 18.5" Start Price USD 39.50 Current Price USD 39.50 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 04, 2008 End Time Friday, July 11, 2008 Location Austin, TX See more about 'Large Contemporary Decoupage Vase-Table Base - 18.5"' Description This funky yet functional piece of art was purchased in a gallery about ten years ago.  The entire design has been created from bits of super-thin paper -- nothing is painted on the vase.  Each piece was hand-applied on top of a solid pot form that has ridges on its exterior, which created the textured look. There are two female faces/busts (one on each side) and a pattern of circles on the back.  Because the paper is tissue-thin, when two or more pieces overlap new forms and colors are created (see closeup). Using a decoupage technique, the piece was entirely coated so that in most places you can not feel the different layers. This piece can be used as a floor or table vase and would also make a cool end table base (best to add some rocks or sand inside for weight) -- just add a glass top or one made of any other material for a real conversation piece.  Dated 1997, signed on the bottom by artist. This piece has been previously owned; considering it has a paper exterior it's in pretty nice shape for its years.  There are a few little nicks here and there (markers easily cover).  Because of all the folds and ridges, the wear doesn't distract from the beauty of the art. Shipping is a little high because this is a pretty big box. Place a Bid!