{"product_id":"dale-chihully-silver-orange-basket-w-black-lip-wrap-1992-signed-handblown-glass","title":"Dale Chihully Silver Orange Basket w\/ Black Lip Wrap 1992 Signed Handblown Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dale Chihuly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silver Orange Basket with Black Lip Wrap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand Blown Glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9\"h x 21\"w x 13\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed and dated 'Chihuly 92'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1992, Dale Chihuly's \"Silver Orange Basket with Black Lip Wrap\" belongs to the celebrated Basket series, a body of work that marked a significant development in the artist's exploration of form, color, and scale in blown glass. Emerging in the late 1970s and continuing through subsequent decades, the series drew inspiration from Native American basketry encountered by Chihuly in the Pacific Northwest. Rather than replicating the structural regularity of traditional vessels, these works investigate asymmetry, irregular contours, and the effects of gravity on molten glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 21 inches wide, 13 inches deep, and 9 inches high, \"Silver Orange Basket with Black Lip Wrap\" adopts a broad, open form characterized by a folded rim and an undulating profile. The sculpture's silhouette shifts when viewed from different angles, emphasizing the object's sculptural qualities rather than its relationship to functional vessel-making traditions. Its asymmetrical composition reflects Chihuly's longstanding interest in allowing the material properties of glass to influence the final form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is distinguished by a vivid orange coloration enriched by silver-infused tones that create subtle variations across the surface. Layers of translucent and opaque color interact with ambient light, producing changes in appearance as viewing conditions shift. Scattered inclusions and tonal fluctuations within the glass contribute additional visual depth throughout the interior of the form. A contrasting black lip wrap traces the perimeter of the vessel, establishing a defined boundary that accentuates the contours of the folded rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the Basket series, Chihuly moved away from the symmetrical forms traditionally associated with blown glass, instead embracing irregularity and movement as central compositional elements. In this work, the expansive opening and uneven rim create a sense of fluidity, while the relationship between color, transparency, and contour encourages sustained visual engagement from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated \"Chihuly 92\" and accompanied by a gallery certificate of authenticity, \"Silver Orange Basket with Black Lip Wrap\" occupies a place within a series that played an important role in the development of contemporary studio glass during the late twentieth century. The work reflects Chihuly's ongoing investigation of glass as a sculptural medium and his interest in forms derived from both natural observation and historical craft traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Dale Chihuly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDale Chihuly (born 1941) is an American artist internationally recognized for transforming blown glass into monumental sculptural installations and immersive environmental artworks. A leading figure in the Studio Glass movement, he has played a pivotal role in establishing glass as a major medium of contemporary fine art through innovative techniques, expressive organic forms, and ambitious architectural installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tacoma, Washington, Chihuly studied interior design at the University of Washington before pursuing graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he was introduced to glassblowing. He earned an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), later serving as head of its glass program. A 1968 Fulbright Fellowship took him to Murano, Italy, where he studied traditional Venetian glassmaking and adopted the collaborative workshop model that would shape his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1971, Chihuly co-founded the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State, helping establish one of the world's foremost centers for glass education. His celebrated series—including Baskets, Seaforms, Macchia, Persians, Ikebana, and monumental Chandeliers—explore color, light, asymmetry, and organic forms inspired by marine life and botanical structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a 1976 automobile accident that left him blind in one eye, Chihuly transitioned to directing teams of master glassmakers who executed his designs under his artistic supervision. This collaborative approach enabled increasingly ambitious installations while reinforcing his emphasis on concept and composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 1990s, Chihuly had achieved international acclaim for large-scale exhibitions in museums, botanical gardens, and public spaces worldwide. His work is represented in major institutions including the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the de Young Museum. In 2012, Chihuly Garden and Glass opened in Seattle as a permanent exhibition dedicated to his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Chihuly is regarded as one of the most influential contemporary glass artists, whose pioneering vision has permanently expanded the artistic and architectural possibilities of the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist - Dale Chihuly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48530472665242,"sku":"847566300274474","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1414\/9028\/files\/dale-chihuly-silver-orange-basket-with-black-lip-wrap-1992-detail1.jpg?v=1782862774","url":"https:\/\/modernartifact.com\/products\/dale-chihully-silver-orange-basket-w-black-lip-wrap-1992-signed-handblown-glass","provider":"Modern Artifact","version":"1.0","type":"link"}