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Vintage Murano 'Polveri' Vase Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1950s
Item e8252

A rare Venetian art glass vase of the Polveri series introduced by Archimede Seguso in 1953. Thick clear glass with internal gold-speckled powder decoration. An authentic piece of Murano art glass of the 1950s designed and manufactured by one of the greatest Venetian glass masters.

For centuries the name Seguso has been associated with glass art from Murano. Archimede Seguso (1909-1999) is the master glassmaker of the family history of the 20th century. In the 1950s Archimede showed all his genius with creations like the 'Merletto' (lacework) the 'Reticello Piume' (feathers) or the 'Polveri' (powdered) series. The cooperation with Tiffany & Co allowed Seguso new opportunities for great collections. In 1989 Archimede Seguso celebrated his 80th birthday in New York with a solo exhibition - the title speaks for itself: The Master of the Masters. His worldwide exhibitions are always a box office hit and are sometimes extended twice.

artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fancy pieces of Murano and Scandinavian art glass. Our passion for the beauty of these works of art drives us to become your preferred partner for the expansion of your collection. We have been dealing with 20th century art glass since the 1980s and have great experience. We guarantee the authenticity of all items we offer. We operate worldwide with well-packed and money back guarantee service.


Literature Reference:
Umberto Franzoi, Art Glass by Archimede Seguso, Verona 1991, page 99
Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Adriano Berengo, The Secret of Murano, Venice 1997, plate 61
Leslie Pina, Archimede Seguso, Atgen 2007, pages 42 ff and 67 ff
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