North West Modernism From MBA Seattle Auction House, Including Chihuly Sculptures

Dale Chihuly is inarguably one of the most successful and widely-known glass artists of the last century. Co-founder of the Pilchuck Glass School, his work has been shown all over the world and is notably celebrated in the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit at the Seattle Center. Several of Chihuly’s works from the collection of Alice Rooney, former director of the Pilchuck Glass School and Allied Arts of Seattle, are up for bid in the Modernism and Northwest Fine Arts auction, offered by MBA Seattle Auction House. Among the available lots is a Seafoam Basket in fire orange. 

Beyond Chihuly, the sale includes more sculptural works, paintings, multiples, and other fine art from artists such as Margaret Keane, Z.Z. Wei, and William Ivey. There are also furniture pieces such as a turned leg dining table by George Nakashima, a Saarinen for Knoll marble tulip dinette table, and contemporary teak line credenza. There are also a variety of pieces by Spokane artist Harold Balazs, a punch bowl by Patti Warashina, a set of three Eames for Herman Miller covered shell chairs, and more. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full catalog of this and other online auctions.