† Monumental Dale Chihuly Winter Yellow Macchia with Ice Blue Lip
1999, hand-blown glass, engraved signature and '99 at lower exterior, including a custom-fitted shipping box.
h. 20", w. 37", d. 33"
Provenance: Collection of Alden and Emeril Lagasse, New Orleans, Louisiana; purchased from a 2004 charity auction in Las Vegas, Nevada, to benefit The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, donated by the Chihuly Studio, Seattle, Washington.

Glorious lot in overall excellent condition. No chips or cracks. Very scattered anomalies consistent with hand-blown glass. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.