Lovely covered dresser box attributed to Artisti Barovier, circa 1920s. In green with applied pink "pasta glass" details and a beautifully crafted purple and green bunch of grapes on the lid. The entire piece is lightly iridescent, making it glow and reflect in the light. This thin and light piece has a snap pontil, and is a rare piece of early Murano glass. Measures approximately 5" in diameter and 3.5" tall. Excellent condition.
Hauntingly beautiful, enormous, creamy opalescent handkerchief-shaped vase. The exterior is lightly dusted with sparkling gold dust, with an unusual quilted pattern. Circa 1950s. The base is finely polished where it contacts the table. The remnants of a pontil mark are visible. Unsigned, possibly by Barovier & Toso.
Lovely example of the signature "coronado Oro" technique by Barovier & Toso, circa 1950s. This elegant piece has a clear ribbed body infused with spiraling gold profusions. The vase is medium sized, measuring 6.75" tall and 5" in diameter. In excellent condition. Unsigned, but very well documented.
Rare technique by Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier, circa 1935. In transparent glass featuring dark colouring achieved with the technique of 'coloring without melting,' the pursuit of which was an interest of Barovier's in the 1930s. In this case, iron wool was immersed into incandescent glass, leaving brownish colored ashes as the wool burnt. ...click for details
Striking early Murano footed vase in fiery white opalescent glass. The exterior has an interesting quilted pattern identical to Barovier's famous "pineapple" lamps. Stands a large 9.5" tall and measures 6.25" across the top rim. Unsigned. In excellent condition.
Excellent example of Ercole Barovier's experimental "rugiadoso" technique, in which "the internal surface is iridescent and sprinkled with ground glass. The 'dew' effect is achieved by applying ground glass particles and gold leaf to hot colorless glass. Re-heating of the object ensures its adherence to the surface" ("Art of the Barovier," Marina Barovier, p. 144). Squares of gold fused into the interior further highlight the technique. The outside of th ...click for details
Rare pair of lovely figurines by Barovier & Toso, circa 1930s - 1950s. They are quite large, with the male figurine standing 13.5" tall, and the female 12.25." Their bodies are solid glass, with sparkling gold dust over a deep green. Their arms and heads are clear glass. The female wears a clear and gold scarf, the male a clear and gold wide brimmed hat. The woman's skirt is hollow, and done in clear glass with white filigrana. The man's pants are solid glass with the ...click for details
Showy example of a classic and enduring design by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, circa 1950s. In clear glass with cranberry and gold spirals. The form is slightly flattened, and the piece has an applied clear and gold foot. It measures just under 11" tall and 9" across the top rim. In excellent condition with no chips, cracks or other damage. Unsigned. Similar examples can be seen on p. 31 of "Italian Glass: Century 20" by Leslie Pina. Domestic US shipping, handling ...click for details
Desirable and innovative design by Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso, circa 1950s. This complex technique, called 'Graffito Lattimo e Avventurina' features clear glass with purple and gold spirals, which are "scratched" to allow the formation of a large air bubble inside each pocket of decoration.
Very rare and unusual 'Graffito' monkey by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, circa 1950s. In clear glass infused with gold aventurine, with bands of translucent burgundy and applied white and black eyes. Unmarked. Attributed to Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. Excellent condition. 6.5" tall and 7" long. Unsigned, but many examples are show in the literature. Domestic US shipping, handling, and insurance for this item will be $20. For more fine vintage Mura ...click for details
An unusual late 19th or early 20th Century Italian vase in clear glass with a light dusting of internal gold aventurine, brown inclusions and applied yellow "drapery." Unsigned. Stray bits of ash in the glass date it as pre-1950s. 5.25" tall. In excellent condition. For more photos, please email us or see our website PlanetGlass.net.
