PAUL SEIDE (American b. 1949) A DIPTYCH NEON ART GLASS SCULPTURE ON ILLUMINATED STAND, "Untitled," 1982, hand blown clear and amethyst glass, the tops with geometric shapes encased in clear glass rippling "fins" on cavernous hollow void bodies; the work comprised of two separate works of art glass, the clear glass with pale yellow color and the amethyst glass with hues from deep plum purple to grape, one etched signed and dated, "Seide 1982," on a custom wood base fitted with antennae and radio wave transmitter. Height: 8" Width: 17" Depth: 6", Stand Height: 36" Width: 26" Depth: 16" Provenance: Collection of Judy Youens, owner of Youens Gallery, specializing in Art Glass, Houston, Texas.

Minor surface wear, dust, expected smudges and surface buildup. Probably containing neon, mercury vapor and argon gas, which are "activated by radio transmitted signals," producing ethereal illumination. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."