Baluster-shaped vase from the "laguna" series, ca. 1930–1934

ExecutionVenini & C. ?, founded 1921

DesignTomaso Buzzi, Sondrio 1900–1981 Rapallo

Several overlays of coloured glass, applied gold leaf, mould-blown, applied straw-coloured base, partly cut

(H x Ø)26,9 x 13,5 cm

Place of originMurano

Status

not on display

About the workThis vase has it all. It consists of wafer-thin glass skins, the overlapping of which creates a special colour effect. There are probably six layers: ametista, verde, lattimo, rosso, lattimo and pagliesco—violet, green, milky, red, milky, straw-coloured. The outermost layer, pagliesco, is a transparent glass with a slightly yellowish tint. It protects the gold leaf layer underneath, which tore into flakes when the vessel was blown out. This coloured glass technique was introduced at the Venini glassworks in collaboration with the Milanese architect and designer Tommaso Buzzi.

AccessionBequest of Helmut Hentrich, 2001

Provenance[...]; 2001 erworben aus dem Vermächtnis Helmut Hentrich (Krefeld 17.6.1905 - 7.2.2001 Düsseldorf)

Inventory numberGl 2001-211

Contact

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