Red bowl with craquelure, ca. 1926–1930

ExecutionM.V.M. Cappellin & C., 1925–1932

Designmöglicherweise Carlo Scarpa, Venezia 1906–1978 Sendai

Opaque red glass, applied metal leaves, blown

(H x Ø)6,9 x 16,5 cm

Place of originMurano

Status

not on display

About the workFor thousands of years, red was a much sought-after glass colour. Its production required great effort. The intense coral red colour of this bowl was still a sensational achievement in the 20th century. It is a special glass mass, a “pasta vitrea”, which was difficult to control due to the long cooling times required for blowing vessels. Bowls of this shape but different colours were exhibited in Leipzig in 1929. The bowl is reminiscent of Japanese lacquered rice bowls.

AccessionGift of Helmut Hentrich, 1980

Provenance[...]; 1980 erworben durch Schenkung von Helmut Hentrich (Krefeld 17.6.1905 - 7.2.2001 Düsseldorf)

Inventory numberP 1980-96

Art Deco

Contact

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