Dale Chihuly, Blown glass sculpture, Phoenix Persian Pair
This is an original glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly, from his Persians series, consisting of two pieces. In pristine condition, with the original plexiglass container it came with. Purchased in 2008, from the Bellevue Art Museum, WA, for $4,995 (excl. tax).
The case is a 12.5 inch (32 cm) cube, with a 1.25 inch (3 cm) base
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Hi Aaron,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Dale Chihuly (American, b 1941)
A "Persian Pair" blown glass floral form sculpture, circa 2008
The larger bowl in clear and yellow banding with red trim; the elongated "stamen" in striped reds. Unsigned
housed within a 12-1/2 by 12-1/2 by 12-1/2 inch plexiglass cube, on a black base 1-1/4 inches tall
CONDITION: this appears to be in excellent condition
PROVENANCE: 2008, from the Bellevue Art Museum, WA,
$3,000-4,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
I would assume - based on the price you paid - that this is an original (Chihuly didn't sign all of his pieces) and have valued it accordingly.
Thanks Delia!
You're very welcome, Aaron. Do let me/us know if you have other things we can help you evaluate.
Have a great day!
Hi Delia, Thanks for your message. I cannot find a signature on the glass itself. I have the original receipt of purchase from the the Bellevue Art Museum, but I cannot find a certificate of authenticity. I wonder if the museum could provide one, after all these years? very best, Aaron