*BLUE SKY BASKET SET, 2004

Dale Chihuly's Basket series grew from new inspiration as he began to take greater advantage of the natural properties of glass. "The Baskets went on to inform many of the series that followed. This blowing technique was the result of trying to make the forms appear as natural as possible," says Chihuly of the series that he takes to the limits of molten glass.

Chihuly's penchant for combining elements together to create a whole is delicately expressed in the handblown Blue Sky Basket Set, and the ethereal transparency of the piece invites marvel. Two pale blue vessels with black lip wraps yield to gravity, their transparent forms exhibiting the subtle characteristics of Chihuly's Basket series. One piece seems to float inside the other while fine lip wraps arc across the composition, adding a refined sense of grace to this 2004 Portland Press Studio Edition.

Blue Sky Basket Set measures approximately eight inches in height and is signed by the artist. A Plexiglas vitrine is included for presentation and the 148-page Portland Press publication Chihuly: Baskets will enhance your appreciation of this wonderful series. Portland Press is pleased to offer this truly elegant work of art.

Price includes $100 for shipping and handling within the US (choose "Domestic - Studio Edition Glass" as your shipping option on the order form and no additional charge will be added). Each Edition is shipped via 2-day air but please allow for order processing. If you have designated an international delivery address you will be charged an additional $100 for shipping. All custom charges, duties and/or taxes are the responsibility of recipient.