Cased Opal and Yellow Bowl |
The Art of Murano
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Murano Glass Gallery of GINO CENEDESE
This gallery of art glass includes pieces known to be designed and created by Murano Glass artisan Gino Cenedese (circa 1940-1950's) and the Cenedese foundry artisans, including Alfredo Barbini (circa 1940's), Fulvio Bianconi (circa 1950's), and Antonia DaRos (circa 1940's).
Murano Glass Gallery of the AVeM Foundry
AVeM
Arte Vetraria Muranese
In 1932, Arte Vetraria Muranese, often referred to as AVeM, was founded by several glassblowers - Antonio Luigi Ferro, his son Egidio Ferro, Emilio Nason, and Galliano Ferro. The technical director was Giulio Radi. It is known the some early designs were created by noted painter Vittori Zecchin.
The AVeM studio is best know for the "Tutti Frutti" range of bowls and vases popularized from the 1950's, and attributed to artisan Dino Martens. Other noted AVeM foundry artisans include Ansolo Fuga, Georgio Ferro.
Here is a gallery of art glass known to be designed and created by the Murano Glass artisans at AVeM.
Traditional Confetti Millefiori Bowl |
Murano Glass Gallery of DINO MARTENS
Here is a gallery of art glass known to be designed and created by Murano Glass artisan Dino Martens (circa 1940-1950's). Martens is a master artisan and specialized in the art glass techniques of "a mace", pittorico, and lattissimo.
A Mace - an art glass design technique meaning "with spots"
Pittorico - an art glass design technique referring to a pictorial or painter-like pattern
Lattissimo - an art glass design technique referring to ribbons that resemble lattice-work,
many times appearing as a ladder-like pattern, often twisted and spiraled
A Mace - an art glass design technique meaning "with spots"
Pittorico - an art glass design technique referring to a pictorial or painter-like pattern
Lattissimo - an art glass design technique referring to ribbons that resemble lattice-work,
many times appearing as a ladder-like pattern, often twisted and spiraled
Pastel Twisted Ribbon and Gold Adventurine Bowl (top view) |
Pastel Twisted Ribbon and Gold Adventurine Bowl (side view) |
Primary Ribbon and White Lattisimo Bowl |
Murano Glass Gallery of ERCOLE BAROVIER
Here is a gallery of art glass known to be designed and created by Murano Glass artisan Ercole Barovier (circa 1930-1940's) and the Barovier foundry artisans Aureliano Toso (circa 1940-1950's), Archimede Seguso (circa 1950's), and Dino Martens.
Black and Gold Swirl Adventurine Clamshell Dish |
Teal, Green and Gold Scalloped Circus Tent Bowl |
Jeweltone and Gold Adventurine Scalloped Bowl |
Monday, February 28, 2011
Murano Glass Gallery of FRATELLI TOSO
Here is a gallery of art glass known to be designed and created by Murano Glass artisan Fratelli Toso and family foundry artisans Reneta Toso and Ermanno Toso.
Blue Green and White Gold Adventurine Pinwheel Bowl |
Red Bullicante Vortex Bowl |
Black and Red Adventurine Dish |
Pink and White Bullicante Basket |
Spotted Opaline Murrino Cowrie Dish |
Pink and White Zanfirico Ribbons Folded Swirl Dish |
Rainbow Stripes Filigrana Dish |
"Starry Nights" Blue and Gold Adventurine Dish |
Murano Glass Gallery of ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO
Here is a gallery of art glass known to be designed and created by Murano Glass artisan Archimede Seguso and the Seguso Vetri D'Arte foundry artisans, including Giampaolo Seguso Flavio Poli Mario Pinsoni.
Two-tone Blue Opal Paisley Bowl |
Cream and Cobalt Gold Dust Bowl |
Salmon and Gold Dust Geode Bowl |
Yellow Cream and Gold Adventurine Sculpted Bowls |
Fuschia and White Gold Adventurine Sculpted Bowl |
Emerald Green and Gold Adventurine Swirl Bowl |
Gold Swirl Bowl by Toso Seguso Zanfirico |
Murano Glass Gallery of ALFREDO BARBINI
Here is a gallery of art glass known to be designed and created by Murano Glass artisan Alfredo Barbini.
Sky Blue and Gold Swirl Dish |
Blue Glass Sfumato Bowl featuring controlled bubbled stars |
Blue Gray and Gold Bullicante Bowl featuring controlled bubbles |
Gold and Silver Puelgoso Bowl |
Green and Gold Pearl Lattimo Bowl |
Opal and Copper Adventurine Bowl |
Tangerine and Gold Ashtray and Lighter with controlled bubbles |
Cased Glass Fruit Dishes (Pear, Apple) Tangerine interior with Pearl Gold Adventurine exterior |
Pink Adventurine Bowl |
Pink and White Circus Tent Bowls |
Light Blue and White Folded Circus Tent Dish |
Black and White Circus Tent Bowl |
Pink and White Folded Circus Tent Dish |
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