Preliminary identification
Photo reference
3 uploaded photos
Overview
A striking example of Postmodern 'Memphis Style' influence, this oversized goblet features a frosted conical bowl atop a wavy teal stem and a translucent yellow base. While it mimics the look of high-end frosted glass, it is actually crafted from molded acrylic, a hallmark of 1990s 'high-low' design.
Story
The 1980s ended with a burst of neon and geometric playfulness. This goblet was born from a world obsessed with the Memphis Group's radical shapes. It turned a simple cocktail into a piece of performance art.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, this piece is highly reminiscent of the 'Guzzini' or 'Bodum' aesthetic of the era, where industrial designers sought to make plastic feel as luxurious and avant-garde as hand-blown glass. These items were often sold in museum gift shops or upscale department stores like Bloomingdale's.
Condition & Value
The photos show some surface scuffing and internal 'crazing' or fine cracks in the yellow base, which is common as acrylic ages and becomes brittle. These signs of wear reduce the value by about 50% compared to a mint-condition example. Value is driven by the current 'Y2K' and Postmodern revival.
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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.