Modern Art, Pottery, & Jewelry - June Day 1
Sat, Jun 7, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Lot 742
(4) vintage Milon Townsend Blown Glass Mermaid Goblets and Figurines
Estimate: $400 - $600
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| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
(4) Vintage Milon Townsend Blown Glass Mermaid Goblets and Figurines. Lot comprised of four blown glass mermaids by Milon Townsend of New York, including two goblets and two figurines.
Mermaids have long captivated the artistic imagination, appearing in works across cultures as symbols of mystery, allure, and the liminal space between human and otherworldly realms. In art, they are often depicted as both beautiful and dangerous—figures of seduction and sorrow whose half-human, half-fish form evokes themes of transformation, desire, and exile. From medieval woodcuts and maritime maps to Romantic-era paintings and Art Nouveau sculpture, mermaids have served as metaphors for untamed nature and the subconscious. Artists frequently use their image to explore femininity, temptation, and the unknown, rendering them in everything from delicate watercolors to bold carvings and stained glass. Whether mournful siren or benevolent sea spirit, the mermaid endures as a richly layered figure in the visual arts, inviting both enchantment and unease.
Largest Glass: 3 1/4 x 3 x 8 in.
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3 1/4 x 3 x 8 in.