Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
This monumental four-panel architectural screen features a vibrant, deeply textured relief of yellow tulips climbing against a mottled cobalt blue background. Crafted from heavy cast glass with a highly tactile, granular surface, it represents the experimental studio glass movement that flourished in the Pacific Northwest.
Story
Seattle became the epicenter of a global glass revolution in the 1970s. This massive screen captures that energy, transforming heavy, molten sand into a glowing, organic garden that thrives indoors even on the grayest rainy days.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, this piece is highly characteristic of the experimental architectural glass produced in the Pacific Northwest, heavily influenced by the Pilchuck Glass School. Artists in this circle pushed glass beyond tabletop vessels into massive, structural installations, blending fine art with interior architecture.
Condition & Value
The glass panels appear intact with no major visible cracks or structural fractures, which is excellent given the scale and weight of the piece. Some minor surface dust is present in the deep textures, and the metal frame shows light wear consistent with age.
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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.