Dale Chihuly Signed Coral Basket Hand-Blown Contemporary Glass Sculpture width_21-30 while its thick contours reveal

while its thick contours reveal a direct influence of African masks

undulating piece evokes the exotic mysteries of the ancient world

His paintings remain celebrated for their raw intensity and larger-than-life presence

Close was paralyzed following a rare spinal artery collapse

Giving the sense that the subject is meant to be understood intimately yet universally

Dale Chihuly Signed Coral Basket Hand-Blown Contemporary Glass Sculpture width_21-30 while its thick contours revealArtist: Dale Chihuly Title: Coral Basket Medium: Hand Blown Glass Size: 8. 75" x 8. 75" x 8. 75" Inscription: Inscribed on bottom "Chihuly PP98" Year: 1998 Condition: Very good condition Documentation: Includes gallery certificate of authenticity The nuanced and expertly blended colors of Dale Chihuly's "Coral Basket" show why he is the undisputed master of color in glass art. Best known for the brightly, fully saturated tones of his modern era work,