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Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Vase. Beautiful and u

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Vase. Beautiful and u
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Vase. Beautiful and unusual Large Murano hand-blown crystal clear, indented and ribbed design art glass vase. Engraved Signature Barbini Murano on bottom and with Sticker Barbini Murano at the top. Alfredo Barbini, a glass artist born in 1912 on the islands of Murano in the lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the twentieth century. His parents were members of families which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and bead makers. Among numerous other honors, Barbini was awarded the "Osella d'Oro" by Venice's Associazione degli Industriale and the honorary title "Commendatore" and was named "1989 Venetian of the Year" by the Settimare Association.
Estimated more than 50 yrs. old. Murano glass is glass made on the Venetian island of Murano, which has specialized in fancy glassware's for centuries. Murano’s glassmakers led Europe for centuries, developing or refining many technologies including crystalline glass, enameled glass, golden glass, multicolored glass, milk glass, and imitation gemstones made of glass. Today, the artisans of Murano are still employing these centuries old techniques, crafting everything from contemporary art glass and glass figurines to Murano glass chandeliers and wine stoppers, as well as tourist souvenirs. (Wikipedia)
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