Murano Mazzega Mid Century Pulegoso Glass, Sculptural Layered Pendant Ceiling Light | 1960s - 70s
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THE ITEM This exceptional work of Murano mid-century Modern design is by the Mazzega glassworks. This simple silhouette of this piece is beautifully elegant yet deceptively clean as there is a remarkable amount of detail within the decor of this piece.
The body of composed from clear Pulegoso glass which has the effect of closely striated bubbles and is created from a technique that includes chemicals into the glass melting process. Within the clear glass, there are also undulating bands of teal blue glass that are edged with amber.
The basic form of this piece is a pendant, however, there is an additional ring layered at the top which the chrome fitting secures into. There is also a feature of an internal layer, the base is retracted into inwards and forms a smaller mogul-like sculpture within the dome.
CONDITION Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. There is mild age wear, predominantly at where the cable connects to the rim of the chrome fitting, which is commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. Chrome fitting secures to glass with three screw pins.
MEASUREMENTS Height (including chrome fitting): c. 12" / 30.5 cm. Height (glass only, excluding chrome fitting): c. 9.8" / 25 cm. Diameter: (across widest point): c 12.2" / 31 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 2.9 kg / 2,228 g
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Murano Mother of Pearl Satin in Pastel Rainbow, Herringbone Pattern Jug Vase, 1960-70s, Rare
Regular price£268.00
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This vividly exquisite handblown work of mid-century Murano art glass brings with it the incredible beauty created by a number of expert Murano glass working techniques.
The expert techniques showcased in this handblown and sculpted piece of art glass includes: - Satinato, the art glass technique that creates a 'frosted' or 'satin effect' - Lattimo, also known as milk glass, as the final glass looks like fine china porcelain - Zanferico, the glass technique that gives rise to elegantly striped and colourful objects. Different colours are fused together to form a striped mass that is then blown and shaped
As if the featuring of 3 exceptional Murano techniques was not enough, there is a further mother of pearl effect, Herringbone-patterned layer on the exterior surface, encasing the body. The work is finished with a ribbed and scalloped satin handle and a fluted ripple rim.
This stunning work is the Murano mid-century interpretation of Victorian art glass that enjoyed a popular revival at the time. The combination of the palette, condition, and form makes this piece a highly prized and rare find.
CONDITION Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs. There is very faint and negligible surface wear on the exterior of the vase. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report.
MEASUREMENTS Height: c. 8.9" / 22.7 cm x c. 3.7" / 9.5 cm wide (across widest point) x depth: c. 2.2" / 5.5cm. Base: c. 2.2" / 5.5 cm x c. 1.3" / 3.4. Rim c. 3.2" / 8.2 cm x c. 0.8" / 2 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.8 kg / 790 g.
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Murano Vetro Artistico Veneziano Candy Apple and Silver Avventurine Cased Sculptural Dish, 1960s-70s
Regular price£63.00
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This striking and vivid work of handblown, hot worked of mid-century art glass is by Murano, Vetro Artistico Veneziano. This piece brings with it a beautiful demonstration of the Avventurina technique. Avventurina [tr. Aventurine] is one of many popular and widely recognised Murano technique and as its name suggests, is glass decorated with aventitius surface effects resembling the shimmering flecks of natural quartz. The decoration revives a 17th century technique pioneered in the Murano (Venice) glasshouse of the Miotto family.
This particular piece brings together a bold Candy Apple red with an exterior of silver floating shimmers that is cased in clear glass and worked into the organic, tricorn form. The clear casing is finished with 3 pulled rims, each supporting one of the three folded tips.
Highly tactile, the form invites touch and the timeless style is suitable for standalone display or functional use.
CONDITION Excellent. There is very light use wear, most prominently on the underside of the base that is commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The piece is additionally marked with most of the Vetro Artistico Veneziano label on the underside of the base.
MEASUREMENTS Height: c. 2.8" / 7 cm (base to rim) x c. 5.4" / 13.6 cm width (across widest point) Base: c. 1.2" / 3 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.5 kg / 490 g.
NOTES Dish will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.
