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Ai Weiwei — Glass Vase
Ai Weiwei

Glass Vase

A striking translucent red glass vase crafted by renowned Chinese contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei, presented in its original wooden box bearing the artist's name and title. The deep crimson hue of the cast glass evokes both traditional Chinese ceramic heritage and the charged political symbolism central to Weiwei's practice. The work bridges ancient craft traditions with contemporary conceptual art, its formal presentation underscoring the tension between cultural reverence and artistic provocation.

Medium
Cast translucent red glass vase, contained in the original wooden presentation box with printed artist's name and title.
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

🔨 Auction Lot

Editions: Online Auction

January 20, 2026

Estimate: $1,500$2,000

Sold: $3,096

Lot 292

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Ai Weiwei, Glass Vase

A striking translucent red glass vase crafted by renowned Chinese contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei, presented in its original wooden box bearing the artist's name and title. The deep crimson hue of the cast glass evokes both traditional Chinese ceramic heritage and the charged political symbolism central to Weiwei's practice. The work bridges ancient craft traditions with contemporary conceptual art, its formal presentation underscoring the tension between cultural reverence and artistic provocation.

Medium
Cast translucent red glass vase, contained in the original wooden presentation box with printed artist's name and title.
Dimensions
21.6 x 21.6 cm
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Cast Glass, Bold, Glass, Translucent, Conceptual, Minimalist, Sculpture, Red, Chinese, Contemporary

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Sarah Greenspan