Dale Chihuly 1985 Hand Blown Glass Toffee Basket with $9k Appraisal

Artist: Dale ChihulyTitle: Toffee BasketMedium: Hand Blown GlassDimensions: 7" h x 8" w x 7" dYear: 1985Documentation: Includes gallery certificate of authenticity and a certified third party appraisal from Foss Appraisal ServiceDale Chihuly, a visionary of artistic innovation, achieved a pivotal breakthrough by defying the conventional aesthetics of symmetrical perfection in glassblowing. Embracing the dynamic influences of nature and gravity, he ushered in a transformative era where rigid cylinders gracefully surrendered to supple curves, evolving into captivating glass baskets. During this period, Chihuly was experimenting with different techniques with color.Chihuly's 1985 Toffee Basket is a quintessential example of his early era basket series. This work features the muted, earth-tone color pallet that dominated his early era glass work. Measuring 7" h x 8" w x 7" d, both the form and decorative detail work highlight his exploratory asymmetrical, organic shapes.Purchase includes a