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Artist: Dale Chihuly
Title: Teal Basket
Medium: Hand-blown Glass
Size: 7.5\" x 8\" x 8\"
Year: 1997
Inscription: Inscribed on bottom \"Chihuly PP97\"
Documentation: Includes gallery certificate of authenticity
Dale Chihuly\'s \"Teal Basket\" exemplifies the artist\'s celebrated exploration of color, form, and the sculptural possibilities of hand-blown glass. With its organically undulating form and richly layered palette of teal, deep green, yellow, white, and black, the work transforms the traditional basket into a luminous contemporary sculpture.
Chihuly\'s Basket series draws inspiration from Native American basketry, particularly the woven forms he encountered in the Pacific Northwest. Rather than replicating woven objects, however, Chihuly translates their structure into glass, allowing the material to curve, fold, and expand in seemingly weightless forms. The contrasting colors and distinctive black ribbing emphasize the work\'s dimensionality, while the irregular silhouette highlights the expressive qualities of hand-blown glass.
Inscribed on the underside “Chihuly PP97\", Teal Basket was created in 1997 and measures 7.5 × 8 × 8 inches. Its intimate scale makes it especially versatile for a collector\'s interior while retaining the dramatic presence characteristic of Chihuly\'s work. The sculpture is accompanied by a Gallery Certificate of Authenticity.
About Dale Chihuly
Dale Chihuly [b. 1941] is one of the most influential and recognizable artists in contemporary glass, renowned for transforming blown glass into an expansive medium for sculpture, installation, and architectural art. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Chihuly first encountered glass while studying interior design at the University of Washington, where he graduated in 1965. He continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin and earned an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design [RISD] in 1968.
A Fulbright Fellowship brought Chihuly to Venice in 1968, where he worked at the renowned Venini glass factory on Murano. His experience there introduced him to the collaborative approach to glassblowing that would become central to his practice. In 1971, he co-founded the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State, helping establish the Pacific Northwest as a major international center for contemporary glass.
Throughout his career, Chihuly has continually challenged the traditional boundaries between craft and fine art. His celebrated series—including Baskets, Seaforms, Macchia, Persians, Venetians, Niijima Floats, Chandeliers, and Fiori—demonstrate his extraordinary command of color, light, scale, and organic form. His work ranges from intimate vessels to monumental installations that transform museums, gardens, public spaces, and architectural environments.
Chihuly\'s work is held in the permanent collections of more than 200 museums worldwide, and his major exhibitions have been presented at institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Musee des Arts Decoratifs at the Louvre, the de Young Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. His enduring influence has helped establish glass as a significant and dynamic medium within contemporary art.
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Modern Artifact is a trusted secondary-market art gallery specializing in original artwork, paintings, limited editions, sculptures, and collectible works by established contemporary and blue-chip artists.We understand that seeing high-value art listed on can feel unexpected. That is exactly why we take authentication, condition, documentation, and customer confidence seriously. Every work we offer is carefully reviewed before listing, and when available, we include provenance, gallery labels, certificates, invoices, edition information, signatures, and detailed photos so buyers can make an informed decision.Our team works with collectors, estates, galleries, and consignors across the country, helping place important works into new collections. We regularly handle art by major artists and treat every transaction with the same level of care whether the work is purchased through our gallery, our website, or our store.When you buy from Modern Artifact, you can expect:
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