Dale Chihuly Hibiscus Saffron Large 20” Seaform with Cobalt Blue Lip Wrap Signed 1989 Hand Blown Glass Sculpture

Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Hibiscus Saffron Seaform with Cobalt Blue Lip Wrap Medium: Hand Blown Glass Size: 7" x 20" x 11" Inscription: Signed and dated "Chihuly 89" Year: 1989 Documentation: Includes gallery certificate of authenticity The late 1980s were a pivotal time for Dale Chihuly. The transition between Chihuly's early era and modern era aesthetics happened gradually, making it impossible to pinpoint exact beginning and end dates. Pieces like his 1989 Burnt Sienna and Crimson Seaform with Cobalt Blue Lip Wrap give us tremendous insight into the transition period. In this work we can see a more vibrant color pallet compared to the muted earth tones that dominated his early era work. We also see the use of unusual color combinations in the unexpected, tonal combination of crimson and burnt sienna as well as his signature contrasting lip wrap in cobalt blue. Importantly, we see a monumental increase in scale. Measuring 7" x 20" x 11," the size and complexity of a work like this