Sensual 1960s Luciano Gaspari for Salviati Sassi Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1970: item #633596
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Interesting large vase designed by Luciano Gaspari 'sassi' vase for Salviati, circa 1962. In clear glass encircled with thick bands of black, blues and smoke. The vase is signed on the base "Salviati designer L. Gaspari."

A photo of a similar example is shown on page. 121 of Marc Heiremans' book "20th Century Murano Glass." He writes: "... Click for details

Fine 1950s Murano Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #633594
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An unusually dramatic and large example of one of Dino Martens' signature designs: black/white half filigree called 'Bianca Nera,' which was developed in 1954 for Aureliano Toso. This balloon shaped vase is made of white and black half-filigree, both colours separated by a single line of sparkling gold aventurine (gold dust).

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Important Napoleone Martinuzzi Monumental Basket Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #630272
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A monumental Cenedese woven glass basket designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1957. This large oval shaped vessel, in pale olive green glass, has an outer surface applied with thick coils of hot woven glass. The surface has a heavy iridescent texture which reflects strong shades of purples, golds and greens.

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Venini, Zecchen Flask Vase with Gold, 1922

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1930: item #622573
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Very special, early 20th Century, Murano Flask Vase, which we attribute to a design by Vittorio Zecchen, for Venini, in 1922, and which design is documented in the Venini Catalog Raisonne, 1921-1986, in a different finish. This piece is in mottled pink glass, with many real gold inclusions; a ribbed, opaque robin's egg blue knop, and a matching blue "necklace" at the throat.8 inches tall, 4 inches wide, 1 inch deep, 1 inch rim diameter, and 3-inch diameter folded foot. Excellent condition, wit... Click for details

19th-20th C. Red & White Fine Mesh Latticino Plate

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1920: item #615978
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A wonderful Venetian-Murano Art Glass plate, extremely fine threads of white latticino-zanfirico, alternating with cherry red canes, all within crystal clear glass; 8.25" diameter, 1" high. Thin, light-weight, rolled edge. Excellent condition. ca. 1875-1930. $11 US shipping.

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Pair Barovier & Toso Murano 1930s Farmer Figurines

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1940: item #607302
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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 same internal filigra... Click for details

Antique Venetian Zanfirico. Latticino Vase, Gold Swans

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1910: item #599528
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Expertly crafted bulbous Zanfirico, wide-mouth Vase, done in intricate, overlapping latticino and zanfirico patterns, in white and blue canes. The pecision of the graduated canes, as well as the matching swans, exhibits the skillful hand of a seasoned master and his helpers. For this reason, we suggest the piece may have been created at the Barovier furances, for Salviati, in the years following the transfer of ownership of the factory from Antonio Salviati to the Baroviers. We must mention, ... Click for details

Rare Early 20th C Chocolate Venetian Glass Sherbet Pair

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1920: item #598513
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Pair of gorgeous, and quite rare, early 20th Century, hand-etched, Venetian art glass Sherbet or Champagne Glasses. Rare, chocolate-colored glass make up all parts, including the bowl, stem, and foot. The bowl has a large border of hand-etched patterns, including one male and one female, both in 18th Century costume; a row of etched dots encircles the foot. The base of the bowl is ribbed, as is the knop of the stem; attached stem and domed foot. 3.5+" tall, 4" diameter bowl, 2.75" diameter f... Click for details

19th-20th C. Venetian Art Glass Goblets, Much Gold

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1920: item #584049
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19th to 20th Century, gorgeous, swirling pale green with profuse gold, Venetian Wine Goblets. Applied ribbed knop, and inverted baluster stem with applied swirling foot. Sharp pontil inside bowl and on base; folded-edge foot. Uniquely crafted swirling drops applied to base of bowl. 6.25" high, 3" diameter. Excellent condition. c. 1890-1930s. $10 US Shipping.

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Zecchin Martinuzzi 1930s Murano Ruby Red Velato Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1940: item #578554
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Huge circa 1930s Zecchin Martinuzzi Ruby Red Velato Vase. Of baluster form, in opaque red glass with translucent red handles, rim, and foot. Asian motifs are currently all the rage in decorating, as it was when this piece was created, making it just as chic and desirable today as it was in the 1920s or '30s. A very large 13.25" tall. The base has been drilled with a hole, measuring just under 1", as the piece was formerly used as a lampbase. ... Click for details