(lot) Contemporary blown art glass basket, signed at side Chihuly (Dale Patrick Chihuly, American, b.1941), inscribed underfoot PP 01 (Portland Press, 2001), Cinnamon Macchia basket with red lip wrap, housed in colorless plexiglass display case, rising on squared wood pedestal, basket: approx 7.5"h, 6"w, 6.25"d; display case: approx 11.75"h, 10.5"w, 10.5"d; pedestal: approx 40.5"h, 13"w, 13"d, overall height: approx 52.25"h; accompanied by a collection of written works by and about the artist, comprising: (4) books, (one) "Dale Chihuly: 365 Days," with text and images by Dale Chihuly, published by Abrams, New York, 2008, 365 pages; (one) "Chihuly Alla Macchia," with text by Robert Hobbs, featuring works from the George R. Stroemple Collection, published by the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, copyright 1993, 54 pages; (one) "Chihuly Seaforms," published by Portland Press, with text by Sylvia Earle, 2000, 108 pages; (one) "The Essential Dale Chihuly," by William Warmus, published by Harry N. Abrams, copyright 2000, 112 pages; (1) magazine, "Portland Press," Winter/ Spring 2002, published by Portland Press, 96 pages; largest book: approx 6.5"h, 9.5"w, 2"d
9.25.25 - In my opinion regarding LOT: 3204 – after a careful UV light examination I note the vase is free of apparent chips cracks or restorations, I observe very slight wear underfoot consistent with placement, the acrylic case exhibits only minor surface wear, the accompanying wood pedestal stands sturdy, I note minor wood wear and nicks, books show some small rips and tears to the dust covers though otherwise appear intact, overall the group presents well with no major loss noted
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