Anzolo Fuga Large Hand-Blown Glass "Murrine Incatenate" Vase ca 1960

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Exceptional large hand-blown glass vase from the “Murrine Incatenate” series, incalmo with green and pink sections and spiraling yellow and blue murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.). Murano Italy, ca. 1960. This is one of the largest glass designs by Fuga. The artisanship is superb and the colors and movement are breathtaking.

Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, published by Acanthus Press in 2005, section titled "MURRINE INCATANATE 1959-60", with a description of the series on page 122 and two examples of this model shown on pages 144 and 145.

Provenance: Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 19.5 inches
Diam: 5.5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Bandiere Vase with Multicolor Rods 1955-58

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Hand-blown glass vase from the Bandiere Series with multicolor vertical rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1955-6. The clear and white rods interspersed among the colored rods creates a very striking design.

Literature: 
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "BANDIERE 1955-58", a similar model is shown on page 39.

W: 5.5 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 11.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$10,000

Ref: fuga60

Anzolo Fuga Rare and Stunning Set of 10 Hand-Blown Astrale Plates/Bowls Early-1960s

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Rare set of Astrale hand-blown plates/shallow bowls with unique large complex murrhine in bottom by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Italy early-1960's. This set includes 6 plates and 4 shallow bowls. These were incredibly hard to execute. There are only a few pieces from the Astrale Series known to exist, including one shown in the 1960 Biennale. These is a mesmerizing set by Anzolo Fuga.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Astrale Series 1960-65 on page 169, this set was cataloged by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti for her book and one piece from this set is shown on page 170 with the description, “Astrale plate, one of six, variation, 1960-65, diam. 24.75 cm.”

Each:
Diam: 10 inches
Bowl H: 3 inches
Plate H: 1.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500 for the set

ref: fuga122

Ercole Barovier Rare Handblown Glass "Alterni" Vase 1958

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Rare and important handblown glass "Alterni" vase in clear and light blue tessere edged in darker blue by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, 1958. Alterni pieces are exquisite and very rare.

Literature: Ercole Barovier 1889-1974, Marsilio Editori, this technique illustrated pg. 140.

Reference:
Wright Auctions: Important Italian Glass sale on May 23, 2018. Lot 183. Exactly the same model sold for $21,250.

Provenance
Private Collection New York

Restoration
None - excellent condition

H: 7.5 inches
Diam: 6 inches

$25,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: glass77

Anzolo Fuga "Transennati" Vase with Unique Variation 1962

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Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962. A truly stunning piece.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178. 

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom.

Provenance:
This piece was purchased directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 10.5 inches
Diam: 6 inches

$8,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

Anzolo Fuga "Transennati" Vase with Unique Variation 1962

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Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962. A truly stunning piece.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178. 

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom..

Provenance:
This piece was purchased directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 12 inches
Diam: 8 inches

$8,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

Anzola Fuga Rare "Bands" Vase With Internal Glass Filament 1960s

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Rare hand-blown glass vase from the "Bands Series" with internal glass filament by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1960’s. The execution of this piece with the hair-thin glass filament is simply incredible. Only a few examples were made.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, section titled “Bands”, this model with red bands is shown on page 84 with the text, “Vase with bands, variation with internal filaments, 1956-60, H. 40.6 cm, New York, Martin Kline Collection.”

AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, on page 139 this model is shown with yellow bands with the text, “Around 1965 Fuga started using opaque and impure glass types as well as surface treatments. he also experimented with internal volumes by indenting opposing walls until these connected and formed internal bridges.”

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 14.5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga119

Giulio Radi Rare Red Glass Vase with Gold Foil ca 1950

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Hand-blown red glass vase with gold foil from the Reazione Policrome Series, Balloton, by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. This vase is exquisite like a jewel.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 52 thru 54 show similar pieces by Giulio Radi with the same technique.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 5 inches
H: 9.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

ref: radi13

Anzolo Fuga Large Hand Blown Glass Vase from the "Bands" Series 1950s

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Large hand-blown glass vase from the “Bands” series, pulegoso with bands around sides and large murrhine on front and back, by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Italy 1950's. The scale and execution of this unique work are superb.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, published by Acanthus Press in 2005, section titled "BANDS 1956-60", with a description of the series on page 76 and examples shown on pages 77 to 88.

H: 19 inches
W: 6 inches
D: 5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga94

Anzolo Fuga Rare Hand Blown Hourglass Vase ca 1960

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Large hand-blown green hourglass vase with applied multi-color rods by Anzolo Fuga for A.VE.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy ca 1960.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Multicolor Rods and Murrines series is on page 38 and this design is shown on page 41.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

Diam: 8 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: fuga79

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass "Bands" Vase 1956-60

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Exceptional hand-blown glass "Bands" vase model 13215 with red and white bands and gold foil by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1956-60. This is a stunning and iconic Anzolo Fuga design.

Reference
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, section on “Bands” pieces, page 76.

AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, Arnoldsche Press in 2020, shows an archival photo of this model on page 74 with a photo of this model on page 75.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 20 inches
W: 13 inches
D: 4.5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga91

Anzolo Fuga Handblown Glass Vase 1950s

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Handblown glass vase with overlayed murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. , Murano Italy, late 1950's.

Literature: Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, a similar piece is illustrated on page 60.  Rosa Baoriver-Mentasti knew Fuga personally and spent 2 years researching the book with full access to the A.V.E.M. archive.  It is the definitive monograph on Fuga's work.

Provenance: Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 16 inches
Diam: 6 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

Fratelli Toso Pair of Pinched-Top Glass Vases With Red Spiral 1950s

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2 stunning hand-blown glass vases with red spiral design by Fratelli Toso, Murano, Italy, 1950’s. They are pinched at the top with aventurine (gold) throughout the glass. These both shimmer like jewels.

W: 9 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 11.5 inches

$4,500 each

Condition: Excellent

Ref: glass112

A.V.E.M. Hand Blown Glass Vase with Colorful Starburst Murrhines 1950s

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Hand-blown glass vase, colorful starburst murrhines over white glass with blue rim, by Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's. This vase is like a jewel.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

DM: 7 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $5,500

Ref: avem29

A.V.E.M. Hand Blown Glass Vase with Colorful Starburst Murrhines 1950s

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Large hand-blown glass vase, colorful starburst murrhines over white glass, by Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's. This vase is like a jewel.

D: 4 inches
W: 6 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $5,500

Ref: avem29

A.V.E.M. Hand Blown Glass Vase with Colorful Starburst Murrhines 1950s

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Hand-blown glass vase, colorful starburst murrhines over white glass with gold inclusions, by Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's. This vase is like a jewel. The gold inclusions sparkle inside the glass.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

DM: 6 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $5,500

Ref: avem29

Giorgio Ferro Hand-Blown Red Glass "Anse Volante" Vase 1952

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Hand-blown red glass vase from the "Anse Volante" series, iridized with 3 handles, by Giorgio Ferro for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.VE.M., Murano Italy, 1952. This series was exhibited with great success in 1952 at the XXVI Biennale di Venezia. Very few pieces were made with 3 handles.

Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche in 2020, original drawings for this series on page 301 and 302, examples with archival photos and drawings shown on pages 56-63. Multiple examples in the same red glass are shown.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

D: 2.5 inches
W: 9 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $8,500

Ref: avem6

Giorgio Ferro Hand-Blown Amber Glass "Anse Volante" Vase 1952

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Hand-blown amber glass vase from the "Anse Volante" series, iridized with large handle, by Giorgio Ferro for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.VE.M., Murano Italy, 1952. This series was exhibited with great success in 1952 at the XXVI Biennale di Venezia.

Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche in 2020, original drawings for this series on page 301 and 302, archival photos on pages 204-206, photos of examples shown on pages 56-63. An example in the same amber glass is shown on page 63.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

D: 3 inches
W: 6 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $7,500

Ref: avem6

Artisan Large Brutalist Multi Color Glass Bowl 1970s

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Unique large artisan Brutalist glass bowl, green, orange and brown coloration with volcanic finish on interior, American 1970's. This bowl makes a fantastic accent piece.

Diam: 17.5 inches
H: 6 inches

Condition: Excellent

$4,500

ref: glass215

Aldo Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Silver and Gold Foil 1960s

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Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils encased in clear layer of glass by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's;. At A.V.E.M. artists were constantly experimenting and many pieces were unique works of art. There is a larger piece that is from the same series also offered for sale.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

H: 6.5 inches
Diam: 7 inches

$7,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: Nason9