José Chardiet

(Rhode Island/Illinois/Cuba, born 1956)

Tierra Y Oro, 2001, tallest blown element with signature at base "Chardiet" , stepped and footed sandcast base, with gilding, four blown glass vasiform elements, one with copper electroplating, 28 x 7-3/4 x 7-3/4 in.

Provenance: Leo Kaplan Modern, New York, New York, purchased in 2002 for $14,000, (accompanied by a facsimile of the original receipt, brochures (ill.), documents and a letter from the artist); Jerry and Deena Kaplan Collection of Modern Art and Crafts
Condition Report: good condition