Fratelli Toso

Italy

Mid 20th century

Glass with fused murrinas in green hues

Height - 5 1/2"

Opening width - 6" across

Excellent condition

Striking, tall, double sommerso vase form by Fratelli Toso. Interior gather of soft gold toned transparent glass emerges in sommerso from a heavy green lip, cased in crystal. The form is blown into a rib mold with green canne applied at the high points of the ribs. This vase is a fine example of mid-century innovation of traditional techniques. Measuring 6.75" (top dimension) x 12" tall, the vase is in good condition, bears the J.I. CO. import label, unmarked.

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RARE Murano Cased CRANBERRY PINK IRIDESCENT Art Glass DOUBLE GOURD Shaped Bowl or Ashtray!!! Attributed to Fratelli TOSO, with 2 labels underneath!!! I have only seen this shaped bowl 3 times in all the years I have been collecting, and been fortunate to buy 2 of them! (see the 1 in Green also listed stock # 3425). Could be used as a candy dish too. Has an iridescent or aurene surface. There is NO damage (chips, nicks or fleabites)...

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Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown Zanfirico ribbons and green canes swirling Italian art glass vanity powder / jewelry box. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The piece has a gold ball on the top of the lid. It is very heavy and thick for its size. Great for the vanity. Mid Century era. Measures 5 3/4" across x 5" high.

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This charming pair of vintage glass hound dogs, made by Archimede Seguso in the "nero a macchie di smalto bianco" (black with white spots) style in the 1950s. Documented in "Archimede Seguso, Lace & Stone" by Leslie Pina, P. 162, 213. Both are in excellent condition, with the dark-headed one having a few minor scuffs consistent with its age. They each stand 4" tall, 2 1/2" wide. Would sell individually for $225 each.

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Really Unusual Murano ORANGE Sommerso and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass WOMAN Candlestick Sculpture!!! Her face is incredibly detailed. She is carrying a large Vase on her head, and has a Gold Leaf Scarf and Belt, with her breasts Exposed! The piece has an Orange Core, and triangle Skirt that lets her stand up. Still doing research on the attribution, but consistent with Salviati pieces. It has NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites or impact marks)...

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Rich and Elegant Murano Cased BLACK and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass PULEGOSO Bowl!!! Attributed to Archimede SEGUSO and Alfredo BARBINI. Though the "shape" is too generic to tell them apart, the technique is hard to find and color combination sought after by collectors of both Artists! The piece is very thick and heavy for its size. There are some scratches to the outside of the body, but hard to see unless turned over...

Attractive sommerso stylized water bird is documented in Leslie Pinas' book ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO, page 126-7, valued there at $1000-1200. This is a fine sculptural interpretation of the natural environment of the Venetian Lagoon, which has provided inspiration to centuries of Murano glassblowers. Measuring 15.5", this Archimede Seguso masterpiece is in excellent condition, unmarked.

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Beautiful and Intricate Murano PINK, WHITE + AVENTURINE FLECKS Art Glass PEAR Shaped GEODE Bowl!!!! Documented as Fratelli TOSO, with similar samples published in his book! For accuracy there is 1 nick on the inner rim. There is no other damage (chips or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

I have the same shape in 3 different designs. Please see Stock #3962 and #2254...

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Xtra Large Murano Cased Aventurine Flecks ROSE GARDEN Art Glass Paperweight, with Original Label!!! Documented as a Fratelli TOSO piece, with label and shown in the Fratelli Toso book!!! This is a unique piece with a latticino ribbon acting as a fence, and millefiori canes as the flowers. Perfect for the paperweight Collector! Has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites)...

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RARE Shape Murano Cased GOLD FLECKS Art Glass FAN TOP Flower Vase!!! Documented as BAROVIER and TOSO, in the Cordonato D' Oro Style!!! Very unusual shape! Has NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites, or impact Marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 7 1/2" tall x 5 1/4" wide ...... International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!

Combining the techniques of incalmo and sommerso, this Modern design by Archimede Seguso exudes warmth. This form is documented in Leslie Pinas ITALIAN GLASS pgs. 145 & 150. Measuring 7.5"dia. x 2.25"h., the vessel is in good condition, with a few minor scratches at the base, unmarked.

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Amazing and Unusual Large Murano Clear DONKEY Sculpture Art Glass Bowl!!! Attributed to ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO, circa 1950s!!! The piece is very heavy and thick. The Donkey sculpture with the bowl measure 8" tall. Also, the bowl is rounded towards the bottom. It has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 8" tall x 5 1/2" across ... International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ..........

A mid-century modern Italian art glass 9 x 7" bowl made by Fratelli Toso of Murano, Italy in the 1950s. This bowl has a light orange colour at the bottom with a clear glass upper region with controlled bubbles - also known as bullicante. It has a (worn) Fratelli Toso blue/silver tag, and this heavy bowl is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...

A beautiful Murano glass aquarium paperweight, designed probably by Alfredo Barbini around 1960. It is 7 1/4 inches (18,4 cm) wide, 5 1/4 inches (13,4 cm) high and 2 1/4 inches (5,7 cm) deep. It is in fine condition (there are some bottom usage-scratches, as might be expected). It has a faded gold label, 'Made in Italy Murano Venezia' (please see last picture).

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Impressive Large Murano Cased Copper AVENTURINE Flecks over White Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Original Label!!! Documented as an Alfredo BARBINI piece, circa 1950s!!! It still has the Camer Glass NY label attached. The piece Shimmers like crazy! It has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 11" (27.94 cm) x 10 1/2" (26.67 cm) across x 2 3/4" high (6.98 cm) …....

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RARE Large Murano PASTA White Lattimo and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass WINGED Bowl!!!! Believe its an Ercole BAROVIER or BAROVIER and TOSO piece!!! Has a texture to the outside and tons of gold leaf! Has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 11" long x 4 1/4" wide x 4" high ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!

Absolutely stunning modern glass form in sommerso with copper wheel engraving of a woman with a basket of fruit on her head. The champagne and crystal sculpted sommerso form and engraved image combine to evoke beauty and serenity. S.A.L.I.R. (Studio Arts & Labor Industrie Riunite)engraved blanks produced by Ferro Toso and other Murano glass shops. The engraving itself illustrates amazing skill in its simplicity and expression of serenity...