Spidery Trestle Base Appraisal

Art Glass Compote on Spidery Trestle Base

This is a distinctive piece of contemporary studio art glass, featuring a shallow, wide-brimmed bowl supported by an elaborate, organic trestle base. The bowl is crafted from cased glass with a white-on-black mottled or 'end-of-day' splash pattern, creating a high-contrast spotted aesthetic on the exterior. The interior appears to be a solid deep black or very dark amethyst. The base is an impressive display of glassblowing skill, consisting of six elongated, curvilinear tendrils of solid black glass that emerge from a central stem to support the bowl's underside. These legs are joined at a narrow waist above a wide, conical pedestal foot that provides stability. The piece stands approximately 10 to 12 inches tall. Regarding condition, the glass surfaces show a high-gloss finish with no immediate signs of chips or cracks, though light surface scratches on the base are typical for its age. The craftsmanship suggests a late 20th-century origin, possibly inspired by Italian Murano techniques or American studio glass movements (such as Chihuly-influenced styles). No visible maker's mark is present in the image, but the complex configuration of the pulled-glass legs signifies a high level of technical proficiency and artistic quality.