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Noble Effort

Richard Marquis for Noble Effort Murrini Vase, American Art Studio Glass
By Richard Marquis
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Acid Capsule, and Lord's Prayer murrina, Marquis created Noble Effort Studio in 1982, where he teamed
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1990s Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Richard Marquis Latticino Glass Cone Vase /Sculpture, by Noble Effort, 1985
By Richard Marquis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful glass latticing and murrains glass cone vase by the well known glass blower Richard Marquis.
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Richard Marquis Latticino Glass Cone Vase, by Noble Effort, Marked 1986
By Richard Marquis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very delicate glass kept for many years untouched and mint.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
(stylized heraldic birds without feet), which traditionally symbolize continuous effort or noble purpose. At
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Iron

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19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Nautical Jug, George Angell, c.1859
By George Angell Co
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Greatful Rememberence of his noble effort to save the life of Charles Solomon at Whitby, August 10th 1859
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Richard Marquis, Glass Paperweight/Sculpture for Noble Effort, Marked
By Richard Marquis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquis .Made for the studio Noble Effort in 1987 with several murrines and signs and lines decorations.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Noble Effort Vase
By Richard Marquis
Located in Renton, WA
Here is a classic multi-colored Noble Effort art glass vase by Richard Marquis and Ro Purser. A
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20th Century American Modern More Art

Materials

Blown Glass

Richard Marquis for Noble Effort Signed Studio Glass Vase
By Richard Marquis
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Great Richard Marquis for Noble Effort Murrine glass vase. Signed with the Noble Effort Cane as
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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Noble Effort For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the noble effort you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, wood and art glass, every noble effort was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a noble effort, we have 4 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the noble effort you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A noble effort, designed in the modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Richard Marquis, Christophe Lecomte and J. L. Lobmeyr each produced at least one beautiful noble effort that is worth considering.

How Much is a Noble Effort?

A noble effort can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,084, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $117,675.