Dale Chihuly Yellow Buttercup Persian 1996 Portland Press Edition Hand Blown Glass

Artist: Dale Chihuly
Title: Buttercup Yellow Persian with Blood Red Lip Wrap
Size: 7.5" x 10.5" x 10"
Inscription: Signed "Chihuly PP 96"
Year: 1996
Condition: Very good quality with no flaws
Documentation: Includes gallery certificate of authenticity

Dale Chihuly's Buttercup Yellow Persian with Blood Red Lip Wrap is a stunning example of his iconic Persian series, blending fluid form, vibrant color, and meticulous craftsmanship. Measuring 9" x 13" x 10", this handblown glass vessel features the artist's signature "Chihuly PP 96", marking its creation as part of the 1996 Portland Press series. Accompanied by a gallery certificate of authenticity, this work showcases Chihuly's innovative approach to glass art.

The Buttercup Yellow Persian is distinguished by its flower-like form, resting delicately on a ball foot. Its gently fluted edges and bold spiraling lines create a sense of motion and vitality, while the vivid buttercup yellow body contrasts dramatically with the deep blood-red lip wrap. This interplay of color and form exemplifies the experimental spirit of the Persian series, which Chihuly first introduced in 1986.

Originally inspired by ancient treasures, the early Persians were described as "new possibilities from the blowpipe". Over time, Chihuly expanded the series into a celebration of exotic shapes and rich, contrasting hues. The vibrant body wrap—a stripe of color encircling the piece—adds texture and depth, evoking the artistry of Persian, Byzantine, and Roman aesthetics.

Chihuly's Persians are not only technical marvels but also deeply expressive works, bridging the realms of history and innovation. Buttercup Yellow Persian with Blood Red Lip Wrap embodies this duality, offering collectors a timeless piece of art that is both visually striking and rich with cultural resonance.

About Dale Chihuly

One of the most famous contemporary glass artists in the world, Dale Chihuly is best known for his monumental sculptures and installations. He is the name behind the spectacular ceiling at the Bellagio's flower garden in Las Vegas and the creator of the Rotunda Chandelier at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Glass works of Dale Chihuly are considered some of the most desired collectibles between the decorative arts devotees today.

Despite his initial indifference towards education, Chihuly has spent a lot of time in school, obtaining both scientific and artistic degree in sculpture from prestigious graduate schools. He displayed a proclivity for interior design and craft early on, but his true passion was always in the glass. He was a Fulbright Fellow in the late 1960s and an apprentice at the Venini Glass Factory in Venice. Mastering the art of Murano glasswork, he continued the experiments with glassblowing and thus became one of the people who brought the ancient art of glassblowing back into the spotlight on an international scale.

Monumental and small-scale artwork of Dale Chihuly is present in over 200 most renowned decorative art collections today, while the artist holds twelve honorary doctorates!

The most illustrious series in his work are Cylinders and Baskets he created in the 1970s; Macchia, Venetians, and Persians from the 1980s, Niijima Floats and Chandeliers created in the 1990s; and a more recent one, Fiori from the 2000s.

For over 30 years, Dale Chihuly has been acting as an artistic director of his team of craftsmen, since he was incapacitated in two accidents, which left him blind in one eye and incapable of holding the blowing tube. This change allowed him to see the possibilities of glass work on a broader scale, while still maintaining his recognizable style.