From the early 13th. century glass production has been centred on the Island of Murano in Venice, and its fame has spread world-wide. Venetian glass has attained a pre-eminence, and has excited admiration and emulation for centuries. There are numerous glass workers remaining on the island, now mostly catering to the tourist trade.
Black Glass Solifleur Vase, ca. 1960
An example of the revival of unusual shades of dark glass in the late 50s and early 60s, which has again become fashionable at present, as can be...[read more]
Bud Vases, ca. 1950
Produced in various colour combinations by several glass houses, they all featured patterns of bubbles in the...[read more]
Large Brandy Balloons, ca 1950
Created particularly for the export and tourist market, these popular designs in various colours re-established the Venetian glass industry after the...[read more]
Blue Specimen Vase, ca 1960
In opaque white, cased in blue, this vase is typical of the output of many of the Murano factories at the time. [read more]
Ruby Cased Bowl, ca. 1960, probably Mandruzzato
The company was founded on Murano in 1956 by Luigi Mandruzzato, who was joined by his son Gianfranco in 1965, who in turn has been succeeded by his...[read more]
Latticino Vase, ca. 1950
This superb example of latticino work, with beautifully controlled cane-work, may possibly be by Fulvio Bianconi for the Venini glassworks. [read more]
