Lot 198
  • 198

Dale Chihuly

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Dale Chihuly
  • Seaform
  • one element engraved Chihuly/89
  • hand-blown glass

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by a Private Collector, 1989
Gifted to the Fairchild Garden Museum, Miami, FL
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2005

Condition

Overall in excellent original condition. The glass elements each present with very minor air bubbles and particulate inclusions, inherent in the production. With a few minute surface scratches and some light scattered surface dirt. The eleven elements in this lot can be arranged in multiple configurations. There is a beautiful gradation of tones across the elements included in this lot that display a subtle variation from gray to violet tones, each with matching vibrant cobalt blue lip wraps.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.