Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This is a dramatic, hand-blown studio art glass sculpture bowl featuring undulating folded rims, an applied dark lip wrap, patterned roundels, and a soft, iridescent cased interior. Heavily influenced by the iconic organic forms pioneered by Dale Chihuly and the late 20th-century studio glass movement, it commands visual attention through vibrant color zoning and fluid manipulation.
Story
Starting in the 1960s, a daring movement freed glassblowers from industrial factories, transforming hot glass into raw, fine art. This bowl captures that energy, balancing intense ruby-orange tones against a delicate, iridescent interior.
Maker / Origin
The piece bears an engraved artist's signature on the polished base (starting with 'R' or 'K'). During the late 20th century, independent hot shops proliferated across North America and Europe, where masters pushed molten glass to its physical limits through dramatic free-form shaping.
Condition & Value
The glass appears in very good condition with no visible chips, cracks, or fractures along the thin, undulating rim. The base exhibits expected light shelf wear to the polished pontil area. Excellent preservation protects its decorative and market value.
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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.