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Dale  Chihuly:   Four Nested Seaforms (in 4 parts)/set of Four white translucent, UNIQUE
 
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Description
Artist: Chihuly Dale
Title: Four Nested Seaforms (in 4 parts)/set of Four white translucent, UNIQUE
Style: abstract, avant-garde, Contemporary (ca. 1945-present)
Medium: Sculptures, Glass, hand-blown (unique)
Year: ie. circa 1980
Size: height - 13.5 in, width - 14.5 in, depth - 9.5 in
Markings: signed, /engraved: "Chihuly" on the bottom of the largest bowl form.
Edition: UNIQUE
Catalogue Raisonné: The artist has confirmed the authenticity of this set.
Estimate: from $9,500 to $17,500

Seller's Description:
This early eighties' glass nest features a smooth, translucent shell and is UNIQUE. DALE CHIHULY's early 'Seaform' works, which pieces preceded the 'Macchias' and the 'Persians', were the bridge between his glass baskets and his progression into the fully abstract. This set combines a smooth and opalescent minimal bowl with anemone-inspired and rippled sea-forms, and includes the large ribbed nest (13.5 x 14.5 x 9.5 inches) with the group. All of the components are in excellent condition. In the artist's typical fashion, only the large work is signed.

The artist has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.
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  • Condition Report
    • Current lot doesn't have any damage.
  • History & Provenance
    • Provenance:
      Private Collection, USA


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      FedEx, Courier, Fine Art Shipper
      Shipping Weight: 18 lbs
      Framing: No
      Item Location: New York, USA
      Shipping Options:
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      *** GLASS ***
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      Sales Tax: New York

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Sales Results for Comparable Work

  • Dale Chihuly
    Persians Series (set of 8), 1987
    multicolor blown glass
    /
    Signed

    Sold for US $29,623

    Chochon-Barré & Allardi:
    Wednesday, June 25, 2008, (Lot 00021)
    Tableaux, sculptures religieuses, verre & céramique

  • Dale Chihuly
    Macchia, 1983
    blown glass
    28.1 in. x 12.1 in. x 23.5 in. / 71.4 cm. x 30.8 cm. x 59.7 cm.
    Signed

    Sold for US $19,200

    Sotheby's New York:
    Saturday, March 31, 2007, (Lot 00291)
    20th Century Decorative Arts

  • Dale Chihuly
    Macchia (+ another; 2 works), 1983
    blown glass
    14.6 in. x 10.0 in. x 12.1 in. / 37.1 cm. x 25.4 cm. x 30.8 cm.
    Signed

    Sold for US $18,000

    Sotheby's New York:
    Saturday, March 31, 2007, (Lot 00292)
    20th Century Decorative Arts

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Dale Chihuly
Persians Series (set of 8) , 1987
Sold for US $29,623
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Dale Chihuly
Macchia , 1983
Sold for US $19,200
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Dale Chihuly
Macchia (+ another; 2 works) , 1983
Sold for US $18,000
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Dale Chihuly
Seaforms
Sold for US $10,575
Tuesday, November 13, 2001
Dale Chihuly
Red orange basket set with black lip wraps , 1993 1993 - 1993
Sold for US $9,000
Thursday, April 22, 1999
Dale Chihuly
WHITE AND RUBY RED PERSIAN SET , 1988
Sold for US $7,475
Saturday, February 26, 1994
Dale Chihuly
SEA FORM SERIES , 1986 1986 - 1986
Sold for US $6,600
Tuesday, November 06, 1990
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