Alfredo Barbini Alga vase for Vetreria Alfredo Barbini, Murano Italy, Biennale Venice 1968

This Alga vase -designed by Alfredo Barbini in 1968- represents a doppio incalmo application. After the three separately blown parts had been united at their circumference, the form was closed and tilted. A new opening -at the side- was made. Traces of the original opening (where the vessel had been blown) as well as the original pontil were ground and perfectly polished to restore the shape.

Lit: Barovier-Mentasti, R. Vetri di Murano del ‘900, n.17, Venice 1977 – Argan, G.C. Manualità, Città dell’artigianato, p.63, n.59. Milano 1980. – Barovier-Mentasti, R./Dorigato, A./Gasparetto, A./Tullio, T. Mille anni di arte del vetro a Venezia, p.286, n.573. Venice 1982. – Barovier, M./Barovier Mentasti, R./Dorigato, A. Il vetro di Murano alle biennali 1895-1972, p.100. Milano 1995.
Exh.: XXXIV Biennale internazionale d’arte di Venezia, Venice 1968 – Vetri di Murano del ‘900, Museo vetrario,Venice 1977 – Manualità, Città dell’artigianato. Faenza, Gubbio, Valenza, Venezia, Volterra 1982 – Mille anni di arte del vetro a Venezia. Museum Correr, Venice 1982

Designer: Barbini Alfredo (1912-2007)Manufacturer: Vetreria Alfredo Barbini Murano ItalySubject: Alga vasePeriod: 1968Dimensions: H.31 x 34,5 x 14 cm (H.12.4 x 13.8 x 5.6 inch)Condition: Excellent conditionSignature: EngravedPrice: 6.500,00  Tags: , , , ,

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