design produced by workmen in the size of an average

ashtray, sell for six thousand dollars with his signature on

the piece. This broad range of values makes it easier

for unscrupulous galleries to take unfair advantage

of the glass market.

Many artists are not able to produce a high number of

quality pieces quickly and it becomes difficult to find even a

truly good artist in multiple galleries. But if you find your

artist in three galleries around the country you can have a

fair indication of their value. If the piece is of significant

value, you may want to speak with the publisher or

artist and get a better feel for where the artist is in

their career.

It has come to the point in our tour where we will be

taking a quick trip to the island of Murano Italy. Don't try

this by yourself without luggage or a passport - it won't

work.

O.K.

Here we go. Get ready for take off...