ARTIST: Dale Chihuly (Tacoma, Washington, b. 1941)
DESCRIPTION: Up for auction are eight beautiful art books by American glass artist Dale Chihuly. Five of the books are signed by Chihuly and two feature paint drippings. The books include: Chihuly Jerusalem 2000 (Hardback), Signed, Portland Press, 2000, Venetians (Hardback), Signed, Twin Palms Publisher, 1989, Chihuly Projects (Hardback), Signed, Portland Press, 2000, Chihuly Over Venice (Hardback), not signed but has paint streaked across the front and back boards, Portland Press, 1997, Venetians (Hardback), signed in paint on cover and in pen inside, Twin Palms Publisher, 1989, Chihuly: The George R. Stroemple Collection (paperback), not signed, Portland Art Museum, 1997, Chihuly: Form From Fire (Hardback), not signed, the University of Washington Press, 1993, Dale Chihuly: Installations 1964-1992 (paperback), Seattle Art Museum, 1992
CONDITION: Each book is in very good to near fine condition with some soiling to the covers and dustjacket along with minor wear to the board edges, see photos. There is slight fading to the dustjacket spine on several books. The spines and boards are tight and straight. No previous owner bookplate or markings.