Large 1940s Barovier e Toso Murano Glass Shell Centrepiece, 1942
Glass
20 x 36 x 36 cm
7 7/8 x 14 3/16 x 14 3/16 inches
7 7/8 x 14 3/16 x 14 3/16 inches
OSK-299
£ 3,500.00
Barovier & Toso “Clam Shell” Bowl in Iridescent Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s An sculptural vessel by Barovier & Toso from the series 'Grosse Costolature'. Realised in translucent Murano glass with...
Barovier & Toso “Clam Shell” Bowl in Iridescent Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s
An sculptural vessel by Barovier & Toso from the series 'Grosse Costolature'.
Realised in translucent Murano glass with a softly iridescent finish. The form is modelled as an open clam shell with a rhythmic, undulating rim rising and folding around the circumference.
The glass carries a subtle opalescent sheen and controlled folds and organic asymmetry demonstrate the technical mastery of Murano glassmaking during the mid-20th century, where mass and movement are held in careful balance.
Both functional and decorative, the piece sits beautifully as a centrepiece or console object, catching and refracting light across its curved surfaces.
Italy, circa 1940–1950.
Literature: Marina Barovier L'arte dei Barovier vetrai di Murano 1866-1972 Arsenale venezia 1993 p. 148.
An sculptural vessel by Barovier & Toso from the series 'Grosse Costolature'.
Realised in translucent Murano glass with a softly iridescent finish. The form is modelled as an open clam shell with a rhythmic, undulating rim rising and folding around the circumference.
The glass carries a subtle opalescent sheen and controlled folds and organic asymmetry demonstrate the technical mastery of Murano glassmaking during the mid-20th century, where mass and movement are held in careful balance.
Both functional and decorative, the piece sits beautifully as a centrepiece or console object, catching and refracting light across its curved surfaces.
Italy, circa 1940–1950.
Literature: Marina Barovier L'arte dei Barovier vetrai di Murano 1866-1972 Arsenale venezia 1993 p. 148.
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