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Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini, Pale Blue
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$495
£376.62
€433.95
CA$702.75
A$753.92
CHF 404.39
MX$9,077.09
NOK 5,097.77
SEK 4,648.46
DKK 3,242.15
About the Item
This handblown Murano glass bowl was created by Alfredo Barbini in Italy during the mid-1950s, a pivotal period in the development of post-war Murano art glass. The bowl is formed in a softly irregular circular shape with three gentle indentations along the rim, subtly recalling the contours of a clamshell. The freeform profile reflects Barbini’s sculptural sensibility and his exceptional command of hot glass techniques.
Executed in opaque pale blue glass, the surface is delicately enriched with suspended gold polveri, lending a quiet luminosity and refined decorative depth. Within the glass, a carefully controlled bullicante pattern—an ordered matrix of fine air bubbles—adds visual rhythm and technical sophistication, characteristic of high-quality Murano studio production of the period.
The bowl measures approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) across, 5 inches (12.7 cm) deep, and 2 inches (5.1 cm) high. Though compact in scale, it is visually engaging and versatile, suitable for use as a vide-poche, vanity dish, or as a standalone decorative object.
Very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Light wear to the base consistent with age and display.
A refined example of mid-century Italian glass, combining restrained elegance with the material experimentation that defines Alfredo Barbini’s best Murano work.
- Creator:Alfredo Barbini (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Light wear to the base consistent with age and display.
- Seller Location:Glasgow, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6391247896852
Alfredo Barbini
Alfredo Barbini (1912–2007), 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 20th century. His parents were members of families, which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and beadmakers.
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