Dale Chihuly Four-piece red 'Macchia' set, 1987, 1987
Sculpture : glass · 19.6 x 39.6 x 25.9 cm 7.7 x 15.6 x 10.2 inch
CHF 13,882
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Sculpture : Unique artwork
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glass , without pedestal
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
19.6 x 39.6 x 25.9 cm 7.7 x 15.6 x 10.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artist: Dale Chihuly
Title: Four-Piece Red Seaform Set with Turquoise Lip Wrap
Medium: Hand Blown Glass
Largest Element: 7.7" h × 15.6" w × 10.2" d
Medium Element: 5.5" h x 11" w x 6.5" d
Small Element: 2.25" h x 10" w x 10" d
Globe: 3.25" diameter
Year: 1987
Inscription: Signed and dated to pontil "Chihuly 87"
Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity
Dale Chihuly's four piece "Red Seaform Set with Turquoise Lip Wrap" dates to 1987 and belongs to the artist's broader Seaform production, a body of work associated with his sustained investigation of biomorphic abstraction in glass. During this period, Chihuly expanded the formal vocabulary of blown glass toward more fluid and organic configurations, emphasizing irregular contours and layered interior structures that evoke marine life and natural growth forms.
The composition is characterized by a dynamic interplay of red and orange tonalities, modulated through translucent and opaque passages of glass. Each component contributes to a unified spatial environment in which nested forms appear to swell, fold, and recede. The application of a turquoise lip wrap introduces a contrasting chromatic boundary that articulates the edges of the vessel forms while reinforcing their fluid, undulating profiles.
The set demonstrates the collaborative studio methods central to Chihuly's practice, in which teams of glassblowers execute complex forms under his direction. The interior detailing, including ribbed and concentric surface textures, enhances the sense of internal motion and depth. Together, the four elements function as an integrated sculptural arrangement rather than discrete vessels, emphasizing relational form and compositional balance.
The work measures 7.7 inches high, 15.6 inches wide, and 10.2 inches deep. It is signed and dated on the pontil as Chihuly 87. Purchase includes a Gallery Certificate of Authenticity.
About Dale Chihuly
Dale Chihuly (b. 1941) is an American glass artist whose groundbreaking approach to blown glass has had a lasting impact on contemporary art. Known for his large-scale installations and sculptural environments, Chihuly has elevated glass from a craft tradition to a widely recognized fine art medium.
Raised in Tacoma, Washington, Chihuly studied interior design at the University of Washington before pursuing graduate studies in sculpture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Rhode Island School of Design. In 1968, a Fulbright Fellowship enabled him to travel to Venice, where he observed the collaborative techniques of Murano glass workshops. This experience significantly influenced his artistic methodology and led to the development of his team-oriented studio practice.
Chihuly was instrumental in advancing the American studio glass movement through his co-founding of the Pilchuck Glass School in 1971. The school has since become an internationally respected institution dedicated to experimentation and education in glass art.
His work is distinguished by fluid forms, bold color combinations, and references to natural elements such as flowers, sea life, and landscapes. Signature series including Cylinders, Baskets, Macchia, Persians, Seaforms, and Chandeliers demonstrate his ongoing exploration of scale, transparency, and color.
After sustaining injuries that limited his ability to blow glass personally, Chihuly shifted his focus toward directing teams of artisans in the realization of increasingly ambitious projects. His installations have been exhibited in major museums, public spaces, and botanical gardens worldwide.
Today, Dale Chihuly's works are held in numerous institutional and private collections, and his influence continues to shape contemporary glass sculpture, installation art, and the global perception of glass as a dynamic artistic medium.
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DALE CHIHULY (1941- ) Dale Chihuly has almost single-handedly turned the craft of glass-blowing into an art form in America, moving far beyond the common vision of glass to create glass sculpture in a multitude of forms, colors, and sizes. The artist is known for his series of sculptural glass works and paintings, and perhaps best recognized for his huge installations of organically shaped Chandeliers, some weighing up to almost a ton. With his technical innovation, tremendous range of patterns and vibrant colors, Chihuly's works are immediately identifiable making him one of the most widely recognized artists in the world today.
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