Giles Bettison Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1966 -

Giles Bettison has become one of Australia’s most dominant and recognised glass artists. This acclaim can be attributed to his unique and strikingly beautiful application of colour, patterns and forms in his continual exploration of the traditional techniques of Murrini glass. His works invite a subtle contemplation of the environment in South Australia that inspires him.

He has evolved the ancient Venetian technique called “Murrini” or mosaic glass to construct patterned sheets from coloured glass canes. He cuts and combines these sheets to build his luminous vessels piece by piece. Bettison is known world wide for his pioneering efforts using the “Murrini technique.” His work is incredibly unique, combining old and new technology to create some of the finest glass available today.

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  • GILES BETTISON, UNTITLED
    Feb. 06, 2025

    GILES BETTISON, UNTITLED

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Giles Bettison Untitled c. 2010 cold-assembled and hot-formed murrine, ground surface 10.25 h x 6.25 dia in (26 x 16 cm) Signed in murrina to body 'GEB'. Provenance: Jane Sauer Gallery at SOFA New York | Acquired from the previous in 2008, Private Connecticut Collection of a former member of the Board of Trustees, Museum of Glass, Tacoma This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) 'Vista 19 #7', c. 2019, height 25 cm diameter 13 cm
    Mar. 26, 2024

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) 'Vista 19 #7', c. 2019, height 25 cm diameter 13 cm

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) 'Vista 19 #7', c. 2019 cold assembled, hot formed Murrini, hot formed and ground surface glass, artist's signature and date to base

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Giles Bettison, Bowl (from the Travelogue series)
    Oct. 05, 2023

    Giles Bettison, Bowl (from the Travelogue series)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Giles Bettison Bowl (from the Travelogue series) Australia, c. 1998 cold-assembled and hot-formed murrine, ground surface 5 h x 5 dia in (13 x 13 cm) Etched signature to underside 'Giles Bettison'. Provenance: The Bullseye Connection Gallery, Portland | Collection of Pamela Lee Biallas This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Tall Murrine Vase, Australia, 2000
    Mar. 08, 2023

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Tall Murrine Vase, Australia, 2000

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Tall Murrine Vase, Australia, 2000 Hand-blown and carved murrine Signature in murrina to body: "Giles" Etched to underside: "Giles Bettison 2000" (H: 11 1/2, Dia: 5 1/2 in.) Qty: (1) Provenance Rago Auctions, Modern Design, Lambertville, New Jersey, January 19, 2020, Lot 804 Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin Very good; no breaks or repairs.

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Glass
    Dec. 08, 2022

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Glass

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966), "Vista NY #99", 2003, fused, blown and wheel-cut murine glass, signed on base "Giles Bettison NY 03", h. 8 3/8 in., w. 7 1/4 in., d. 1 5/8 in.

    Neal Auction Company
  • Giles Bettison Cold Assembled and Hot Formed Fused Murrini Glass Dish
    Dec. 08, 2022

    Giles Bettison Cold Assembled and Hot Formed Fused Murrini Glass Dish

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Giles Bettison Cold Assembled and Hot Formed Fused Murrini Glass Dish From the Lace series, circa 2005 Of rounded form, signed with the artist's signature cane GEB. Diameter 11 inches. C 

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Giles Bettison, large glass vase, 1999
    Nov. 16, 2022

    Giles Bettison, large glass vase, 1999

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966), #51 from the "Paddock Series", fused, blown and wheel cut murrine glass, artist monogram on one glass element, 17.25"h x 5"dia

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Giles Bettison, large glass vase, 1999
    Nov. 16, 2022

    Giles Bettison, large glass vase, 1999

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966), #51 from the "Paddock Series", fused, blown and wheel cut murrine glass, artist monogram on one glass element, 17.25"h x 5"dia

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Cell Series No. 44, 1999 Fused murrine 4-1/
    Sep. 29, 2022

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Cell Series No. 44, 1999 Fused murrine 4-1/

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Cell Series No. 44, 1999 Fused murrine 4-1/2 x 8 inches (11.4 x 20.3 cm) Signed and dated by artist PROVENANCE: Property from a Private Collection sold to benefit the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft; Freeman's, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Collector's Sale, February 7, 2018, lot 2. Property from an Important Private Collection of Contemporary Glass HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Cell Series No. 26, 1999 Fused murrine 15-1
    Sep. 29, 2022

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Cell Series No. 26, 1999 Fused murrine 15-1

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Cell Series No. 26, 1999 Fused murrine 15-1/4 x 5-1/2 inches (38.7 x 14.0 cm) Signed, titled, and dated PROVENANCE: Property from a Private Collection sold to benefit the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft; Freeman's, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Collector's Sale, February 7, 2018, lot 1. Giles Bettison earned a B.A. from the Canberra School of Art in Australia. As Australia's most recognized glass artist, Bettison has received numerous awards for his intricate Murrini vessels. He has taught at Penland School of Crafts, North Carolina; Pilchuck Glass School, Washington; The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass, New York; Canberra School of Art, Australia; and Creative Glass, Zurich. Bettison's work is in the collections of the American Craft Museum, New York; the Australian National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia; as well as other museums and private collections around the world. Property from an Important Private Collection of Contemporary Glass HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Giles Bettison, 'Paddock Series' vase, c. 1998
    May. 18, 2022

    Giles Bettison, 'Paddock Series' vase, c. 1998

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966), fused, blown and wheel cut murrine glass, artist monogram on one glass element, 8"h x 4.75"dia

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Vase from 'Cell' Series, 2001 Glass 7-1/2 x
    May. 04, 2022

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Vase from 'Cell' Series, 2001 Glass 7-1/2 x

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Vase from 'Cell' Series, 2001 Glass 7-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches (19.1 x 16.5 x 3.8 cm) Signed to underside Giles Bettison, 2001; murrina initialed GEB to lower body Property from a New York Collection HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Giles Bettinson, (b.1966), Cell 40, 1999, Murrini technique mosaic glass, yellow & brown lattice
    Sep. 06, 2021

    Giles Bettinson, (b.1966), Cell 40, 1999, Murrini technique mosaic glass, yellow & brown lattice

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Giles Bettinson (b.1966) Cell 40, 1999 Murrini technique mosaic glass, yellow & brown lattice Monogrammed Signed & dated to base

    Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Murrine Vase, 2003 Glass 8 x 7-3/8 x 2-1/8
    Jul. 15, 2021

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Murrine Vase, 2003 Glass 8 x 7-3/8 x 2-1/8

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Murrine Vase, 2003 Glass 8 x 7-3/8 x 2-1/8 inches (20.3 x 18.7 x 5.4 cm) Caned Giles at verso Incised Giles Bettison, NY, 03 to underside HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • GILES BETTISON, VASE, 2002
    Mar. 04, 2021

    GILES BETTISON, VASE, 2002

    Est: €1,800 - €2,200

    Giles Bettison, Vase, 2002, Flattened body. H. 25.7 cm. Tightly fused glass murrines, colorless, amber, moss green and white. Marked on the wall with Murrine: Giles (red); signed on the bottom. Giles Bettison 02 (engraved).,

    Quittenbaum Kunstauktionen GmbH
  • Giles Bettison "Travelogue" Vase/Vessel
    Feb. 06, 2021

    Giles Bettison "Travelogue" Vase/Vessel

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Vase is #46 in the artist's "Travelogue" series of murrine vessels. Lot is accompanied by the receipt issued by The Bullseye Connection, Portland, Oregon, dated 10.22.1998. Provenance: Collection of Drs. Joan & Bernard Chodorkoff, the major part of whose collection is on permanent exhibition at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida.

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Paddock Series #10, 1998 Glass 10-1/2 x 7 i
    Jan. 28, 2021

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Paddock Series #10, 1998 Glass 10-1/2 x 7 i

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Paddock Series #10, 1998 Glass 10-1/2 x 7 inches (26.7 x 17.8 cm) Incised Giles Bettison, Paddock Series, No. 10, Balberg 98 Property from the Estate of Richard Sloan, Los Angeles HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Giles Bettison, (Australian, b. 1966), Paddock Series, Little Squares #9, 1998, fused murrine glass, 12 3/4"h x 4 1/2"dia
    Dec. 06, 2020

    Giles Bettison, (Australian, b. 1966), Paddock Series, Little Squares #9, 1998, fused murrine glass, 12 3/4"h x 4 1/2"dia

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Giles Bettison, (Australian, b. 1966), Paddock Series, Little Squares #9, 1998, fused murrine glass, 12 3/4"h x 4 1/2"dia

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966)
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Vase, c. 2000 cold assembled and hot formed Murrini glass, artist's signature 'GEB' within the glass

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Course #15 Vase, 1998 Glass 4-7/8 x 4-3/4 i
    Oct. 13, 2020

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Course #15 Vase, 1998 Glass 4-7/8 x 4-3/4 i

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Giles Bettison (Australian, b. 1966) Course #15 Vase, 1998 Glass 4-7/8 x 4-3/4 inches (12.3 x 12.1 cm) Incised to base Giles Bettison, Course #15, 98 PROVENANCE: Sanske Gallery, Zurich HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • GILES BETTISON (attributed), green cone vase, fused and blown glass, 18cm high
    Sep. 26, 2020

    GILES BETTISON (attributed), green cone vase, fused and blown glass, 18cm high

    Est: $400 - $600

    GILES BETTISON (attributed), green cone vase, fused and blown glass, 18cm high

    Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
  • GILES BETTISON (born 1966), Billet #13, Murrini glass vase, engraved "Giles Bettison, '05", 22cm high. Purchased from the "Giles Bettison Landscapes In Glass" exhibition held by Axia Modern Art, High Street Armadale, Melbourne, Australia. With Gall
    Sep. 26, 2020

    GILES BETTISON (born 1966), Billet #13, Murrini glass vase, engraved "Giles Bettison, '05", 22cm high. Purchased from the "Giles Bettison Landscapes In Glass" exhibition held by Axia Modern Art, High Street Armadale, Melbourne, Australia. With Gall

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    GILES BETTISON (born 1966),  Billet #13, Murrini glass vase, engraved "Giles Bettison, '05", 22cm high. Purchased from the "Giles Bettison Landscapes In Glass" exhibition held by Axia Modern Art, High Street Armadale, Melbourne, Australia. With Gallery invitation, brochures, tax invoice from Gallery purchase (Au$6,800), exhibition price list, Gallery artists notes and Geoffrey Burke's hand-written notes on the vase.

    Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
  • Vessel Murrine
    Mar. 21, 2020

    Vessel Murrine

    Est: €2,000 - €2,500

    Vessel Murrine Giles Bettison Mehrfarbige vorgefertigte Murrine zusammengeschmolzen. Eingeschmolzene Signatur-Murrina: Giles. 17,5 x 19 x 4,2 cm Lit.: D. Klein, Artists in Glass, S. 28 f.- Please note this object is calculated with standard taxation i.e. statutory turnover tax (currently 19%) is levied on the hammer price and 26% premium.

    Auktionshaus Dr. Fischer
  • Giles Bettison Black and Red Glass Vase
    Feb. 15, 2020

    Giles Bettison Black and Red Glass Vase

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Inset with glass bead monogram.13 in. high. Barry Friedman, Ltd.

    STAIR
  • GILES BETTISON
    Mar. 20, 2019

    GILES BETTISON

    Est: CHF800 - CHF1,200

    (Geb. Australien 1966) 1998. Paddock Series "Little Squares". Vase. Farbloses Glas mit Murrinen. Kaum lesbar bezeichnet (Ätzsignatur). H 19,5 cm.

    Schuler Auktionen
  • GILES BETTISON (B. NORTH ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, 1966), GLASS VESSEL "CELL SERIES NO. 44", 1999
    Feb. 07, 2018

    GILES BETTISON (B. NORTH ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, 1966), GLASS VESSEL "CELL SERIES NO. 44", 1999

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    GILES BETTISON (B. NORTH ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, 1966) GLASS VESSEL "CELL SERIES NO. 44", 1999 Fused murrines Signed in murrine: "GEB" Engraved: "Giles Bettison 99, PS #99" H: 4 1/2, Dia: 8 in. PROVENANCE: Property from a Private Collection sold to benefit the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • GILES BETTISON (B. NORTH ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, 1966), CELL SERIES NO. 26, 1999
    Feb. 07, 2018

    GILES BETTISON (B. NORTH ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, 1966), CELL SERIES NO. 26, 1999

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    GILES BETTISON (B. NORTH ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, 1966) CELL SERIES NO. 26, 1999 Signed, titled and dated: "Giles Bettison cell #26" Signed in murrine: "GEB" H: 15 1/4, Dia: 5 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: Property from a Private Collection sold to benefit the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Giles Bettison (Australian b. 1966), Little Squares #42, Murrine, Blown and Carved Glass
    May. 08, 2015

    Giles Bettison (Australian b. 1966), Little Squares #42, Murrine, Blown and Carved Glass

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Giles Bettison (Australian b. 1966) Little Squares #42 Apparently unsigned Murrine, blown and carved glass Height: 9-3/4 in (24.8 cm)Property from the Estate of Bernard and Sherley Koteen

    Weschler's
  • GILES BETTISON (AUSTRALIAN, BORN 1966) Little
    Jun. 10, 2014

    GILES BETTISON (AUSTRALIAN, BORN 1966) Little

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    GILES BETTISON (AUSTRALIAN, BORN 1966) Little Squares #42

    Bonhams
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)
    Apr. 03, 2013

    Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Paddock Series No. 15, 1998 fused, blown and wheel cut murrine glass inscribed Giles Bettison paddock series no 15 bullseye 98 height 11 1/2in (29.2cm)

    Bonhams
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)
    Dec. 11, 2012

    Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Murrine Glass Vase blown and carved glass inscribed Giles Bettison 5/95 height 6in (15.3cm)

    Bonhams
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)
    Dec. 11, 2012

    Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Murrine Vase, Untitled, No. 35, 1998 blown and carved glass inscribed Giles Bettison #35 height 9 3/8in (24cm)

    Bonhams
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)
    Dec. 11, 2012

    Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Murrine Glass Vase, Untitled No. 42, 1998 blown and carved glass inscribed Giles Bettison 42 height 7 1/2in (19.2cm)

    Bonhams
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)
    Dec. 11, 2012

    Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Murrine Vase blown and carved glass inscribed Giles Bettison Bullseye height 10 5/8in (27cm)

    Bonhams
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)
    Dec. 11, 2012

    Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Murrine Glass Vase, 1998 blown glass inscribed Giles Bettison paddock series no 15 bullseye 98 height 11 1/2in (29.2cm)

    Bonhams
  • Giles Bettison - Art Glass Vase
    Dec. 09, 2012

    Giles Bettison - Art Glass Vase

    Est: $600 - $800

    Giles Bettison Art Glass Vase fused, blown and wheel cut murrini glass, signed to base height 19.5 cm diameter 9 cm

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Giles Bettison Cell # 72 cold assembled, hot
    Jun. 24, 2012

    Giles Bettison Cell # 72 cold assembled, hot

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Giles Bettison Cell # 72 cold assembled, hot worked murrini, blown and ground glass vase height 27 cm Provenance: with receipt of purchase from Craft Australia, Sydney, $4,000, July 2001

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Giles Bettison Murrini Glass Vessel with geometric
    Jun. 24, 2012

    Giles Bettison Murrini Glass Vessel with geometric

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Giles Bettison Murrini Glass Vessel with geometric glass pattern in colours of blue, green, brown and red height 33.5 cm Provenance: Purchased from Axia Modern Art, Armadale Victoria

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • GILES BETTISON; Fused, blown, and wheel-cut
    Feb. 05, 2011

    GILES BETTISON; Fused, blown, and wheel-cut

    Est: $2,500 - $3,000

    GILES BETTISON; Fused, blown, and wheel-cut murrine glass vessel, ''Cell #44,'' 1999; Signed GEB; 4'' x 7 1/2''

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Giles Bettison Murrini Glass Sphere This work was
    Aug. 30, 2010

    Giles Bettison Murrini Glass Sphere This work was

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Giles Bettison Murrini Glass Sphere This work was exhibited at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Australian, Circa 1990 10 x 19 cm

    Mossgreen Auctions
  • GILES BETTISON North Adelaide 1966 VASE VISTA NY #
    May. 23, 2009

    GILES BETTISON North Adelaide 1966 VASE VISTA NY #

    Est: €2,000 - €2,500

    GILES BETTISON North Adelaide 1966 VASE VISTA NY # 72 2002

    Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
  • GILES BETTISON North Adelaide 1966 VASE VISTA NY #
    May. 23, 2009

    GILES BETTISON North Adelaide 1966 VASE VISTA NY #

    Est: €2,000 - €2,500

    GILES BETTISON North Adelaide 1966 VASE VISTA NY # 79 2001

    Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
  • Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966) A Murrine amber glass Vessel, 1996
    May. 19, 2009

    Giles Bettison (Australian, born 1966) A Murrine amber glass Vessel, 1996

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    A Murrine amber glass Vessel, 1996 25.5cm high, 15cm diam, signed and dated

    Bonhams
  • GILES BETTISON VASE, FROM THE 'PADDOCK' SERIES 1999
    Mar. 08, 2005

    GILES BETTISON VASE, FROM THE 'PADDOCK' SERIES 1999

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    Fused and polished murrine glass strands engraved designer's mark and monogram in murrine '99, Ps # 53'

    Sotheby's
  • GILES BETTISON VASE FROM THE 'VISTA' SERIES 1999
    Mar. 08, 2005

    GILES BETTISON VASE FROM THE 'VISTA' SERIES 1999

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Fused and polished murrine glass strands designer's monogram in murrine to back of vase

    Sotheby's
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