Colin Heaney (1946-2013) was an Australian glass artist who made significant contributions to the development of the contemporary glass art movement in Australia. He was born in Melbourne, Victoria and studied ceramics and sculpture at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

In the late 1970s, Heaney began experimenting with glass as a medium for his artistic expression. He was drawn to the transparency, luminosity, and fluidity of glass, and quickly became known for his innovative use of the material. Heaney's work was characterized by its bold, abstract forms, and his masterful control of color and texture.

Over the course of his career, Heaney created a wide range of glass art, including sculptures, vessels, and installations. He often collaborated with other artists, designers, and architects on large-scale commissions and public art projects. He was also a passionate teacher, sharing his knowledge and expertise with generations of aspiring glass more...

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Australian Colin Heaney iridescent glass vase with sticker &…

Australian Colin Heaney iridescent glass vase with sticker & signed to base 1995. 10 cm high.

Colin Heaney iridescent glass vase, of ovoid form with a flared…

Colin Heaney iridescent glass vase, of ovoid form with a flared rim, signed and dated 1997 to base, height 19 cm

A pair of Colin Heaney 1989 studio glass champagne flutes,…

A pair of Colin Heaney 1989 studio glass champagne flutes, height 22.5 cm both signed

Colin Heaney Art glass vase, signed cape Buron hot glass studio…

Colin Heaney Art glass vase, signed cape Buron hot glass studio Australian iridized vase

Colin Heaney iridescent Art glass oil lamp, 10 cm diameter

Colin Heaney iridescent Art glass oil lamp, 10 cm diameter

Colin Heaney iridescent Art glass vase, 9 cm high

Colin Heaney iridescent Art glass vase, 9 cm high

Colin Heaney Art Glass decorated ball spherical art glass…

Colin Heaney Art Glass decorated ball spherical art glass suspended ball, diameter 12 cm

A set of eight Australian Art glass wine goblets by Colin…

A set of eight Australian Art glass wine goblets by Colin Heaney, Colin Heaney (1946-2013), 1992, the fine set of 8 wine glasses, each with flared bowl in mottled raspberry raised on a gold flecked foliate stem with two captured glass beads, each signed…

A Colin Heaney signed glass with organic themed stem, 1991,…

Colin Heaney 1991 Signed Glass with Organic Themed Stem

A Colin Heaney signed glass with organic themed stem, 1991, height 19 cm

A Colin Heaney signed opalescent goblet, 1991, height 21.5 cm

Colin Heaney Signed Opalescent Goblet, 1991: 21.5cm Height

A Colin Heaney signed opalescent goblet, 1991, height 21.5 cm

Cape Byron pair of Australian art glass goblets by Colin Heaney,…

Australian Art Glass Goblets by Colin Heaney

Cape Byron pair of Australian art glass goblets by Colin Heaney, signed 'C.H. '89'

Colin Heaney impressive iridescent glass vase, incised 'C.H.…

Iridescent Glass Vase by Colin Heaney, 1989

Colin Heaney impressive iridescent glass vase, incised 'C.H. '89', 22 cm high

Colin Heaney signed goblet, 1997, height 23 cm

1997 Colin Heaney Signed Goblet (23cm)

Colin Heaney signed goblet, 1997, height 23 cm

Colin Heaney Australia studio glass vase 1993, signed to base,…

Colin Heaney 1993 Studio Glass Vase, Signed and Labelled

Colin Heaney Australia studio glass vase 1993, signed to base, paper label to side, 28 cm high

Colin Heaney art glass vase, Byron bay hot studio glass…

Colin Heaney Nautical Glass Vase

Colin Heaney art glass vase, Byron bay hot studio glass nautical themed cornucopia with original studio label and incised signature to base HEIGHT 23 cm

Colin Heaney studio glass shell form inscribed signature with…

1995 Colin Heaney Glass Shell Form

Colin Heaney studio glass shell form inscribed signature with date 1995, original paper label affixed, diameter 8 cm.

A Colin Heaney art glass vase in iridescent blue featuring…

Iridescent Blue and Orange Art Glass Vase by Colin Heaney

A Colin Heaney art glass vase in iridescent blue featuring orange splash marks, signed to base, height 18 cm

An assortment of art glass goblets by Colin Heaney, Australian,…

Colin Heaney Art Glass Goblets Collection

An assortment of art glass goblets by Colin Heaney, Australian, 1991 and later, each signed to foot 'C Heaney', the largest 26 cm high

Colin Heaney Australian red art glass vase, signed and dated…

Colin Heaney Red Art Glass Vase

Colin Heaney Australian red art glass vase, signed and dated 2006, 20.5 cm high

An Australian studio glass vase by Colin Heaney with peacock…

Colin Heaney Peacock Feather Glass Vase

An Australian studio glass vase by Colin Heaney with peacock feather design, signed and dated '83 to base. Height 32 cm.

Two Colin Heaney Australian studio glasses both signed and…

Signed Colin Heaney Studio Glasses - 23cm height

Two Colin Heaney Australian studio glasses both signed and dated, height 23 cm

Colin Heaney iridescent glass oil lamp incased in a copper…

Iridescent Glass Oil Lamp in Copper Sculpture

Colin Heaney iridescent glass oil lamp incased in a copper sculpture, 15 cm height.

Colin Heaney studio glass suspended sphere signature to top, 10…

Colin Heaney Suspended Sphere Glass Art

Colin Heaney studio glass suspended sphere signature to top, 10 cm diameter.

Cape Byron Australian art glass vase by Colin Heaney, engraved…

Cape Byron Art Glass Vase by Colin Heaney

Cape Byron Australian art glass vase by Colin Heaney, engraved 'C.B. 1991' with original foil label, 27.5 cm high

Colin Heaney iridescent glass fish figure height 8 cm.

Iridescent Glass Fish Figure by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney iridescent glass fish figure height 8 cm.

A studio glass lustre vase by Colin Heaney, signed to base, 18…

Colin Heaney Lustre Vase - Signed - 18 cm

A studio glass lustre vase by Colin Heaney, signed to base, 18 cm high

An Australian Studio iridescent glass vase by Colin Heaney,…

Australian Iridescent Glass Vase by Colin Heaney, 1994

An Australian Studio iridescent glass vase by Colin Heaney, signed and dated to base 1994, 11 cm high

A studio glass goblet attributed to Colin Heaney, Australian,…

Multi-Coloured Glass Goblet on Double Scrolled Stem

A studio glass goblet attributed to Colin Heaney, Australian, multi-coloured, on a double scrolled stem, 22 cm high

A collection of five Australian iridescent studio glass goblets,…

Australian Iridescent Glass Goblets and Silver Vase Set

A collection of five Australian iridescent studio glass goblets, together with a silver mounted gum nut vase by Colin Heaney, the tallest glass 22 cm high

Colin Heaney (Canadian/Australian), vase, c. 1990, hand-blown…

Heaney's Hand-Blown Glass Vase with Internal Decoration

Colin Heaney (Canadian/Australian), vase, c. 1990, hand-blown glass with internal decoration, with artist's signature to base, height 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Large Colin Heaney Australian studio glass vase iridescent…

Iridescent Australian Glass Vase by Colin Heaney

Large Colin Heaney Australian studio glass vase iridescent colours, etched signature to base, height 16.5 cm

Colin Heaney art glass iridescent glass vase height 7 cm

Iridescent Glass Vase by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney art glass iridescent glass vase height 7 cm

Pair Colin Heaney studio glass figures each with applied…

Colin Heaney Blossom Glass Figures

Pair Colin Heaney studio glass figures each with applied blossom decoration, and Glassmaker's studio label to base, height 6.5 cm. Each.

Two Colin Heaney Studio glass pieces each of a hand decorated…

Hand-Decorated Studio Glass Spheres by Colin Heaney

Two Colin Heaney Studio glass pieces each of a hand decorated Studio Glass suspended sphere, diameter 9 cm and 10 cm

Pair of Colin Heaney studio glass goblets both signed and dated…

Signed Colin Heaney Glass Goblets 2001

Pair of Colin Heaney studio glass goblets both signed and dated 2001, 23 cm high

Pair of Colin Heaney Australian art glass champagne flutes,…

Signed Australian Art Glass Champagne Flutes, 1996

Pair of Colin Heaney Australian art glass champagne flutes, signed and dated to base, 1996, height 23 cm

A Colin Heaney bud vase height 11 cm

Colin Heaney Bud Vase: Petite Elegance

A Colin Heaney bud vase height 11 cm

A Colin Heaney bud vase, height 11 cm

Colin Heaney 11cm Bud Vase

A Colin Heaney bud vase, height 11 cm

Colin Heaney iridescent blue art glass bowl with original…

Iridescent Blue Art Glass Bowl by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney iridescent blue art glass bowl with original sticker, diameter 9 cm

Colin Heaney iridescent blue art glass oil lamp signed to base,…

Iridescent Blue Glass Oil Lamp by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney iridescent blue art glass oil lamp signed to base, 8 cm

A pair of Colin Heaney studio glass 'Sea Shell' champagne…

Blue Sea Shell Champagne Goblets by Colin Heaney

A pair of Colin Heaney studio glass 'Sea Shell' champagne goblets, 1987, blue goblets with a trailing blue bands to the 'Crocodile' skin bowls, supported on iridescent sea shells above mottled spot stems, signed and dated, C. Heaney '87 underside, height…

Cape Byron Australian art glass vase by Collin Heaney, engraved…

Cape Byron Art Glass Vase by Collin Heaney (1991)

Cape Byron Australian art glass vase by Collin Heaney, engraved 'C. Heaney, 1991', 12 cm high

Colin Heaney, a pair of art glass goblets, blue and pink…

Mottled Art Glass Goblets, Signed and Dated

Colin Heaney, a pair of art glass goblets, blue and pink mottled pattern. Signed and dated 88?. Height 12 cm.

Two Colin Heaney art glass vases in pink and black and white…

Striped Mosaic Art Glass Vases by Colin Heaney

Two Colin Heaney art glass vases in pink and black and white stripped mosaic patterns, etched to base, height 7.5-21 cm

Colin Heaney glass dolphin plaque 14 cm x 13.5 cm

Glass Dolphin Plaque by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney glass dolphin plaque 14 cm x 13.5 cm

Colin Heaney iridescent glass oil lamp with signed base &…

Colin Heaney Iridescent Glass Oil Lamp with Studio Label

Colin Heaney iridescent glass oil lamp with signed base & studio label, 11 cm high

Heaney Australian iridescent glass goblet

Heaney's Iridescent Glass Goblet

Heaney Australian iridescent glass goblet

Colin Heaney iridescent studio vase signed base, 11 cm high

Iridescent Studio Vase by Colin Heaney - Signed

Colin Heaney iridescent studio vase signed base, 11 cm high

Three Studio glass Vases: Colin Heaney and Lucas Salton, circa…

Iridescent and Lustre Glass Vases by Heaney and Salton

Three Studio glass Vases: Colin Heaney and Lucas Salton, circa 1992 and after, two iridescent vases by Colin Heaney, one with a veined peacock blue and purple decor, the other with a bronze gold speckled decor and random trailing motifs, one signed and…

Colin Heaney art glass bowl, initialed and factory sticker to…

Colin Heaney Art Glass Bowl - 21cm

Colin Heaney art glass bowl, initialed and factory sticker to base, width 21 cm

A fine Colin Heaney iridescent glass vase, 1989, the large…

Iridescent Glass Vase by Colin Heaney (1989)

A fine Colin Heaney iridescent glass vase, 1989, the large ovoid vase with a waisted and everted rim with vibrant mottled purple, peacock blue and green colours throughout upon a veined and ripple textured ground, etched signature of C. Heaney '89…

Heaney, Colin. Glass cup, height 9 cm, width 8 cm,

Small Glass Cup

Heaney, Colin. Glass cup, height 9 cm, width 8 cm,

Colin Heaney Australian art glass vase, signed and factory…

Signed Colin Heaney Art Glass Vase

Colin Heaney Australian art glass vase, signed and factory stamp to base, height

Colin Heaney art glass vase in iridescent blue with orange, red…

Iridescent Splash Vase by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney art glass vase in iridescent blue with orange, red & blue splash marks & a sand blasted mouth. Signed & dated to the base 'Heaney 2002', height 20.5 cm

Colin Heaney art glass pair of Toasting goblets in iridescent…

Iridescent Blue Nautical Toasting Goblets with Gilt Spiral Banding

Colin Heaney art glass pair of Toasting goblets in iridescent blue with gilt spiral banding on a nautical themed stem, with original sticker & signed to the base, with original boxes, height 23.4 cm

An Australian art glass bowl by Colin Heaney, 1987, signed and…

Colin Heaney Art Glass Bowl (1987)

An Australian art glass bowl by Colin Heaney, 1987, signed and inscribed to base, 26 cm diameter

A blue lava Colin Heaney art glass vase, height 25 cm

Blue Lava Art Glass Vase by Colin Heaney

A blue lava Colin Heaney art glass vase, height 25 cm

Colin Heaney, art glass kerosene lamp in iridescent blue with…

Iridescent Blue Kerosene Lamp by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney, art glass kerosene lamp in iridescent blue with gilt spiral detail, signed to the base 'CH 1996', height 5.8 cm

Hand made Heaney Glass irridised oil burner, signed to base and…

Heaney Glass Oil Burner - Signed and Dated 1994

Hand made Heaney Glass irridised oil burner, signed to base and dated 1994, 11 cm wide

Colin Heaney art glass toasting goblet in frosted swirl blue on…

Frosted Blue Floral Goblet by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney art glass toasting goblet in frosted swirl blue on a floral themed stem base, signed to the base 'C Heaney '89', condition: good, minor wear to the base, height 20 cm

Colin Heaney art glass Toasting goblet in iridescent blue with…

Iridescent Blue Gilt Spiral Toasting Goblet by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney art glass Toasting goblet in iridescent blue with gilt spiral banding on a nautical themed stem, with original sticker & signed to the base 'Heaney 1991'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 23 cm

Two Colin Heaney art glass goblets, both signed & dated 2001,…

Signed Colin Heaney Art Glass Goblets (2001)

Two Colin Heaney art glass goblets, both signed & dated 2001, 24 cm high (tallest) approx.

Pair of Colin Heaney art glass goblets, both signed & dated…

Signed Colin Heaney Art Glass Goblets (2001)

Pair of Colin Heaney art glass goblets, both signed & dated 2001, 23 cm high approx.

Colin Heaney art glass pair of Toasting goblets in iridescent…

Iridescent Blue Toasting Goblets with Nautical Theme Stem Base

Colin Heaney art glass pair of Toasting goblets in iridescent blue with gilt spiral banding on a nautical themed stem base, with original sticker & signed to the base 'Heaney 1993'. Condition, good, minor wear, height, 22.5 cm

Two Colin Heaney studio glass shells Cape Byron Hot Glass, 6 cm…

Colin Heaney Glass Shells from Cape Byron Hot Glass

Two Colin Heaney studio glass shells Cape Byron Hot Glass, 6 cm long approx., numbered bases

Australian studio glass kero lamp by Colin Heaney, signed,…

Signed Colin Heaney Studio Glass Kero Lamp

Australian studio glass kero lamp by Colin Heaney, signed, numbered & retains studio paper label, 19 cm high approx.

Colin Heaney pink art glass toasting goblet on a nautical…

Colin Heaney Pink Art Glass Toasting Goblet

Colin Heaney pink art glass toasting goblet on a nautical themed stem base, with original sticker & signed to the base 'Heaney 1993'. Condition good, minor wear. Height 23 cm

Colin Heaney art glass toasting goblet in iridescent blue on a…

Iridescent Blue Nautical Goblet by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney art glass toasting goblet in iridescent blue on a nautical themed stem base, with original sticker & signed to the base 'Heaney 1993'. Condition good, minor wear. Height 22.5 cm

Colin Heaney art glass pair of toasting goblets in iridescent…

Iridescent Blue Nautical Toasting Goblets by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney art glass pair of toasting goblets in iridescent blue with gilt spiral banding on a nautical themed stem base, with original sticker & signed to the base 'Heaney 1993'. Condition good, minor wear. Height 22.5 cm

Colin Heaney art glass pair of Toasting goblets in iridescent…

Iridescent Blue Nautical Toasting Goblets by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney art glass pair of Toasting goblets in iridescent blue on a nautical themed stem base, with original sticker & signed to the base 'Heaney 1993'. Condition good, minor wear. Height 22.5 cm

Colin Heaney art glass Toasting goblet in iridescent blue on a…

Iridescent Blue Nautical Toasting Goblet by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney art glass Toasting goblet in iridescent blue on a nautical themed stem base, signed to the base 'Heaney 90'. Condition, good, minor wear. Height 22.5 cm

Colin Heaney art glass Sculpture cornupia shape, signed to base…

1991 Signed Cornucopia Art Glass Sculpture - 25cm Height

Colin Heaney art glass Sculpture cornupia shape, signed to base 1991. Height 25 cm approx

Colin Heaney three wine goblets blue glass with pink and gold…

Colin Heaney Blue Glass Wine Goblets

Colin Heaney three wine goblets blue glass with pink and gold leaf inclusions with applied and internal lower stem decoration, each signed and dated 'CH, 1996', 'CH, 2003', 'CH 1997, retain decal label ' 'Heaney glass, made in Australia' (3). Height 19,…

Colin Heaney studio glass vessel, 10 cm high approx., retains…

Colin Heaney Studio Glass Vessel with Original Label

Colin Heaney studio glass vessel, 10 cm high approx., retains original foil label

Colin Heaney studio glass vase, 13 cm high approx., iridescent…

Iridescent Gold Inclusion Vase by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney studio glass vase, 13 cm high approx., iridescent with gold inclusions, retains original label

Colin Heaney six wine goblets one conical shaped, coloured with…

Colin Heaney Wine Goblets Collection

Colin Heaney six wine goblets one conical shaped, coloured with applied and internal lower stem decoration, signed to base 'C. Heaney 90', 'Colin Heaney', 'Colin Heaney', 'Colin Heaney 87', 'C. Heaney 1995', 'Colin Heaney' (6)

A Colin Heaney artisan wine glass, 2001, flared blown glass in…

Colin Heaney Cranberry Wine Glass

A Colin Heaney artisan wine glass, 2001, flared blown glass in mottled cranberry raised on an applied gold flecked foliate stem, paper label, signature and date to base, documentation included. Height 24 cm. Diameter 9.5 cm

Colin Heaney art glass pair of Toasting glasses. Height 23.5 cm

Heaney's Toasting Glasses

Colin Heaney art glass pair of Toasting glasses. Height 23.5 cm

Colin Heaney art glass pair of goblets. Height 19.5 cm

Colin Heaney Art Glass Goblets - Pair

Colin Heaney art glass pair of goblets. Height 19.5 cm

Colin Heaney art glass vase and bowl. Height of tallest 13 cm

Colin Heaney Glass Vase and Bowl Set

Colin Heaney art glass vase and bowl. Height of tallest 13 cm

Colin Heaney art glass vase and flowers dated 1996, signed.…

1996 Colin Heaney Signed Art Glass Vase with Flowers

Colin Heaney art glass vase and flowers dated 1996, signed. Height of flowers in vase 29 cm

Colin Heaney unsigned double handled vase. Height 18 cm

Unsigned Double Handled Vase by Colin Heaney

Colin Heaney unsigned double handled vase. Height 18 cm