Opalescent glass vase, inscribed "1955", but probably ca. 1965 or later

ExecutionA.VE.M., 1932–2020

DesignLuciano Ferro, Murano 1925–1972 Murano

MediumClear glass, milky-opalescent overlay, applied yellow band and coloured glass bits (murrine), blown

(H x Ø)23,6 x 21,9 cm

Place of originMurano

Status

not on display

About the workEngraved under the base of this vase is “COL. LUCIANO FERRO 1955”. “Col.” probably means “collezzione”, collection, and indicates that the signature was applied after the death of the glassmaker Luciano Ferro in 1972. The year “1955” is confusing, however, because vases in this style were not produced by A.VE.M. until around ten years later. Ferro worked directly with the designer Anzolo Fuga at the furnace from 1965 to 1968. The vase was probably blown by Luciano Ferro, but was later re-dated. The reasons for this remain unclear.

AccessionAnonymous gift, 2006

Provenance[...]; 2006 erworben durch Schenkung

Inventory numberGl 2006-295

Contact

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