Turquoise-coloured bowl with iridescence, ca. 1936-1940

ExecutionV.A.M.S.A. (Vetri Artistici Muranesi S.A.), 1926–1945

ArtistAlfredo Barbini, Murano 1912–2007 Murano

MediumTurquoise-coloured glass, spiral decoration of bubbles, clear overlay, blown, iridized, cut base

(H x Ø)8,4 x 30,4 cm

Place of originMurano

Status

not on display

About the workThe simple, thick-walled shape is typical of the 1930s. The mastery of the spiral decoration within the glass and the hint of iridescence on its surface show a handling that can be attributed to the still young but already fully trained glassmaker Alfredo Barbini. In 1927, at the age of 15, he had been awarded the title of “maestrino”. Two years later, he began working as a “maestro”, master glassmaker, in some of Murano’s most renowned glassworks.

AccessionGift of Helmut Hentrich, 1984

Provenance[...]; 1984 erworben durch Schenkung von Helmut Hentrich (Krefeld 17.6.1905 - 7.2.2001 Düsseldorf)

Inventory numberP 1984-38

Contact

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