Showing posts with label Dino Martens. Show all posts
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

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

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