Early BAROVIER & TOSO Murano PICTURE FRAME Signed

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1940: item #650069

Magnificent and rare, early 1940's Barovier & Toso Gold Sommerso picture frame with ribbed structure and rich gold fleck inclusions. Clearly marked on the reverse side with authentic paper label and embossed "Barovier Toso Murano" on the brass stand. Measurements are 13.5" (34 cm) height, 11.5" (29 cm) width and the picture insert is designed to hold a photo of 9.5" X 7" (24 cm X 18 cm) size. The glass ribbon varies in width from 2" to 2.25" (5 cm to 6 cm) and total weight for the frame is about... Click for details

Blue CORDONATO Floriform BOWL Murano BAROVIER & TOSO

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #650059

Rare, powder blue Murano Glass Floriform Bowl designed and manufactured by Barovier & Toso as part of the Cordonato D' Oro Series in the mid 1950’s. It has a sculptured outline which reminds of an opening flower bud and the glass has a mottled appearance resembling the structure of a flower petal. The outside layer has been skillfully infused with a controlled gold fleck bubble pattern which adds beautiful sparkle. Measurements are 7.75" (19.5 cm) length, 4.5" (11.5 cm) width and 3.5” (9 cm) ri... Click for details

RARE Powder Blue CORDONATO Vase BAROVIER & TOSO Murano

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #650056

Beautiful, Venetian Murano Glass pitcher shaped vase with sparkling gold inclusions, designed and manufactured by Barovier & Toso as part of their Cordonato D’ Oro series in the mid 1950’s. The design is highly collectible and a rare find in powder blue color. Examples of the style are listed in Leslie Pinas book “Century20” on Page32. Measurements are 10.25” (26 cm) height and 13” (33 cm) circumference at the widest point. The glass is in pristine condition, without any signs of damage, wear or... Click for details

BAROVIER & TOSO Murano CORDONATO Gold Fleck VASE

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #650052

Charming, Venetian Murano Glass vase designed and manufactured by Barovier & Toso in the early 1950’s as part of the “Cordonato D’ Oro” Series. The trumpet shaped opening and applied base are rather unusual and add extra interest. Rich gold fleck inclusions, make the vase sparkle and it displays beautifully. Measurements are 5.75” (14.5 cm) height, 4.5” X 2.75” (11.5 cm x 7 cm) across opening and 11” (28 cm) circumference at the widest point. The glass is in pristine condition, without damage, r... Click for details

Antique Venetian Goblets, Gold, Salviati, Rare Label

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1920: item #649794
2157-2160

Sherry Goblets, most likely from the Venetian glass house of Salviati Dott. Antonio, late 19th Century, into the 20th century. One sherry, the tallest of four, retains the distributor's San Marcos Square label. It is rare to find any sort of label remaining on the old Venetian glass, making this individual piece more valuable, as well as lending further authenticity to the remaining three goblets.

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ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Cordonati VASE Swirled Form RIGAREE

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #643578

You are looking at an elegant, Venetian Murano Glass vase in soft pink color with delicate glass ribbon accents and sparkling gold fleck inclusions. The vase has a ribbed structure and an identical example is pictured in the 2003 "Von Zezschwitz" Murano Glass auction catalog attributed to Archimede Seguso with estimated value of EU200 at that time. Measurements are 7.5" (19.5 cm) height and 11" (28 cm) circumference. A copy of the auction catalog page will be provided with the purchase. Shipping... Click for details

Tall 1950s Venini Murano White Zanfirico Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #642888
1378

Exceptional large Venini zanfirico vase. In clear glass with internal white cris-crossing "lace." The vase stands an astounding 17" tall and is in excellent condition. It bears an extremely faint three line acid stamp reading "Venini, Murano, Italia." The same piece is pictured in the literature and shown in the catalogs.

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Enormous Early Venini Filigrana Bowl by Tyra Lungren

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1950: item #642885
1380

Spectacular and extremely large early example of a classic 1930s design by Tyra Lundgren for Venini. In clear glass with extremely fine, thin amethyst filigrana. The exterior is iridized. The bowl bears a three line acid stamp reading "Venini Murano Italia," as well as a partial Venini label.

The piece is very large, measuring 12.5" lo... Click for details

19th C. Venetian, Zanfirico Goblet, Rare Shape & Color

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1900: item #642327
2080

Rare yellow, amber 19th Century Venetian Goblets, in an equally as rare shape, the triple turban, with applied short clear stem, and foot. Within clear glass, the master blower has inserted yellow canes, which alternate with white zanfirico made up of tiny theads; flanking the zanfirico canes are two canes of glistening copper aventurine which twist and wind their way over and around the zanfirico. Undulating rim, folded edge at foot, sharp pontil. 4.25" (10.79 cm) tall, 3" (7.62 cm) diameter... Click for details

Rare Large Anzolo Fuga for AVEM Bands Vase - Book Piece

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #633600
1353

I am proud to offer this extremely rare vase by noted designer Anzolo Fuga for AVEM, circa late 1950s. This oversized avant-garde modernist vase is identical in every way (except color) to the one shown on p. 84 of the book "Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist" by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and Evan Lobel (see last photo for a plate from the book.)
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