Dale Chihuly Orange Basket with Oxblood Threads Signed Handblown Glass

Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Orange Basket with Oxblood Threads Medium: Hand Blown Glass Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 7" x 6" Year: 1994 Inscription: Signed and dated "Chihuly 94" Documentation: Includes gallery certificate of authenticity Throughout his career, Dale Chihuly has explored the interplay of translucency and opacity, from the layered colored application of his Macchia series to the ribbed detailing of his Persians series. In this Orange Basket with Oxblood Threads, Chihuly uses an Ombre effect to gradually build up from a near-clear base to a fully saturated top. He adds a contrasting Oxblood thread detail near the lip, highlighting the unusual and organic shape of the vessel and adding a sense of movement to the piece. Although the baskets were one of Chihuly's earliest series, their streamlined organic shape makes them appear as some of the most modern pieces he's ever created. Dale Chihuly's Orange Basket with Oxblood Threads is signed and dated "Chihuly 94" by the artist and