Dale Chihuly Unique 1990 Cobalt Blue Basket with Cadmium Lip Wrap

Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Unique Cobalt Blue Basket with Cadmium Lip Wrap Medium: Hand Blown Glass Dimensions: 8.25" x 7" x 7.5" Inscription: Signed and dated "Chihuly 90" on the underside Year: 1990 Documentation: Includes gallery certificate of authenticity Very similar in size, color, and composition to Dale Chihuly's 1994 Portland Press edition, this unique version of his Cobalt Blue Basket with Cadmium Lip Wrap pre-dates the series by 4 years. While the colors used are nearly identical, the ombre color application of the cobalt blue on this unique version is considerably more dramatic in this version, fading to full translucency for the entire bottom half of the basket. The Cobalt Basket's vibrant color pallet and contrasting color lip wrap are emblematic of Chihuly's modern era glass work. Although Chihuly's Baskets were his first series, the straightforward shape has remained among his most modern compositions. Never afraid to borrow elements and explore new techniques and c