Monumental Cased Art Glass Bowl in Blue & Chartreuse

A monumental, sculptural studio art glass bowl defined by dramatic up-swept “wing” rims and a deep, floating basin—an object that reads as contemporary glass sculpture rather than utilitarian form. Thick clear casing amplifies the internal color fields, creating exceptional optical depth and a liquid, suspended-pigment effect as light moves through the glass. The silhouette is intentionally asymmetric, with lifted ends and a softly weighted center, presenting as a gallery-caliber statement piece for a console, cocktail table, or pedestal. Creator / Attribution Creator: Unknown (Studio) — unsigned Attributed: Contemporary North American studio glass tradition (best-faith attribution based on form, finish, and technique) Estimated Date & Place of Origin Circa: 1990–2010 Place of Origin: North America (attributed) Materials & Techniques Hand-blown and hot-sculpted cased art glass; annealed; coldworked base. This bowl was most likely made by gathering and blowing clear glass to establish the vessel, applying color (commonly frit/powder or thin color applications) to create the internal ribbons and veils, then adding a final clear casing layer over the color to encapsulate it and produce pronounced depth. While still hot, the rim was pulled and stretched into the winged form, then the work was annealed and finished with coldwork to the underside, resulting in a stable, refined base presentation. Color A luminous, oceanic palette with layered translucency and painterly movement: • Glacier / ice blue and pale aqua body tones with soft diffusion • Teal and cerulean accents along the rim and edge swells • A saturated chartreuse / citron / lemon-yellow ribbon suspended through the form • Subtle seafoam green transitions and milky opaline haze that bloom beneath the clear casing • A high clarity crystal-clear exterior that magnifies internal striations and depth Search terms: aqua, teal, turquoise, cerulean, ice blue, seafoam, chartreuse, citron, lemon yellow, opaline, translucent, cased glass, layered glass, studio glass, sculptural bowl. Dimensions • Length: 23 in • Width: 10 in • Height: 8.75 in • Base diameter: 3.5 in Condition Excellent overall condition. No chips or hairline cracks observed. Minor surface wear to the underside consistent with careful display (typical for studio glass with a coldworked base). Provenance From a private collection. The work aligns with the late-20th/early-21st-century studio glass ethos—sculptural form, optical casing, and painterly color captured within clear crystal. Styling / Placement Note Striking under natural or directional light; ideal for a minimalist interior, coastal-modern palette, or as a centerpiece on dark stone, walnut, or lacquer surfaces where the casing depth reads most dramatically.