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
Extremely fine examples of the signature "Cordonato Oro" technique by Barovier & Toso, circa 1940s. This elegant showpiece is made of pale cranberry colored glass and further embellished by spiraling sparkling gold profusions and deeper cranberry spirals. The bulbous vase measures 6.75" tall and 5.5" in diameter across the top rim. In excellent condition. Has its original Barovier & Toso paper label.
Exquisite, sparkling vase by Barovier e Toso, circa 1950s. The clear ribbed vase is infused with spiraling gold profusions and narrow spiraling pink bands. Each clear handle is embellished with a double sided flower. The entire handle portion is coated in gold aventurine (gold dust).
A flaring squared vessel in thick cobalt blue glass, the sides embedded with emerald green and deep blue cullet. Inscribed "Alberto Toso & C., Murano Maggio 1948." This unique vase was part of the famous 1998 Sotheby's auction "Important 20th Century Glass," and still bears the Sotheby's sticker.
Massive thick lobed shallow bowl in clear glass decorated with six internal colored bands and one large controlled air bubble. Acid stamped "Manfredi," probably for contemporary maestro Nino Manfredi. This wonderful modern piece measures over 9" in diameter and 3" tall. Because the bowl is shallow, and almost the entire form solid glass, it is extremely heavy and substantial. In excellent vintage condition.
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.
Monumental sommerso decanter by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1950s. In brown glass cased inside a layer of pale yellow. This enormous decanter, standing 22" tall to the top of the stopper, is a showstopper. In excellent condition.
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Extremely fine triple cased sommerso decanter attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1950s. With a cranberry colored glass core cased inside a layer of vivid blue, cased again inside lavender. The effect of the three layers of colored glass is stupendous. This lovely decanter has a slightly flattened form and stands over 16.25" tall to the top of the stopper. In excellent condition.
Lovely example of the signature "Cordonato 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.
Beautifully made egg-shaped paperweight in opaque black glass packed tightly with highly detailed murrines (glass flowers). The surface is slightly mat, indicating that this is an older piece. Unsigned. 3.5" tall. Excellent condition. Possibly Fratelli Toso, circa 1930s - 1950s.
