Overview
A vibrant 1992-93 promotional drinking glass featuring NBA legend Clyde 'The Glide' Drexler in a whimsical caricature style. This piece was part of a limited 'Series of Six' released through Dairy Queen locations in the Pacific Northwest.
Preliminary identification
Dairy Queen Portland Trail Blazers 'Clyde Drexler' Promotional Glass, 1992-93
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Story
In 1992, Portland was the center of the basketball universe after a Finals run. Dairy Queen captured this fever with a six-glass set. Drexler is shown spinning a Saturn-like basketball, a nod to his 'out of this world' athleticism.
Maker / Origin
The artwork is credited to 'INGRAM 92' on the glass, likely a commercial illustrator commissioned for the regional campaign. These glasses were produced as high-volume premiums, designed to drive foot traffic during the Blazers' golden era.
Condition & Value
The graphics appear remarkably vibrant with no obvious 'dishwasher haze' or scratching. The white base layer of the screen print looks solid, which is the first thing to degrade. Excellent condition for its age.
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Market Analysis
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.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction· Jun 2024
$1,280
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Dealer archive· Mar 2024
$1,450
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Marketplace sale· Jan 2024
$980
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Estate platform· Oct 2023
$1,150
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Auction result· Aug 2023
$1,375
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.