Robin and Berry by Chuck Ripper Christmas Ball from Vesta, VINTAGE, never used
$ 2.64
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Robin and Berry by Chuck Ripper Christmas Ball from Vesta, VINTAGE, never used. Ripper was born in Pittsburgh. Both parents encouraged his interest in nature and art. While Ripper was a student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, he had his first bird painting published in Nature magazine. Robin with Blackberry by Chuck Ripper. American glass ornament producer Corning also marketed under the name Vesta. These ornaments were machine blown by the same process that was used to manufacture light bulbs. Painter Charles Lewis ‘‘Chuck’’ Ripper (October 28, 1929 – July 6, 2019) of Huntington, WV was one of the country’s best-known wildlife artists. His detailed paintings have appeared on nearly 100 magazine covers and 80 U.S. postage stamps, as well as in books and on greeting cards, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, and even bank checks. Ripper was born in Pittsburgh. His father was a blacksmith by trade but also an amateur landscape painter who spent hours in the woods, with his young son tagging along. His mother was an elementary art teacher. Both parents encouraged his interest in nature and art. While Ripper was a student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, he had his first bird painting published in Nature magazine. An author saw it and, not knowing Ripper was only 19 years old, invited him to illustrate his forthcoming book. The young artist completed the necessary 61 drawings and delivered them shortly before his 20th birthday. This ornament has not been on a tree and has been kept in a climate-controlled area. However there are a few age spots. Please see the photos. Please see my shop for more Holiday decorations. Orders may be combined for a shipping rebate. Shipping from Maryland, USA.
