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Comedy and tragedy Murano glass masks on stands Venini Co Green and Black

$8,611.63
£6,394.62
€7,200
CA$11,831.09
A$12,862.78
CHF 6,819.86
MX$154,192.14
NOK 86,676.94
SEK 79,407.86
DKK 54,887.10

About the Item

Comedy and tragedy pair of Murano glass masks on stand. Venini Co., the renowned Murano glasshouse, produced this striking pair of “comedy and tragedy” masks in 1960, showcasing the firm’s mastery of sculptural glass. Each mask is crafted from richly colored Murano glass formed over a metal armature, creating expressive contours that evoke the classical theatrical allegory of joy and sorrow. The contrasting hues—vibrant green for comedy and deep black for tragedy—enhance the emotional duality at the heart of the design. Mounted on elegant metal stands, the masks function as both artistic objects and dramatic statements within an interior. The green mask measures 17 × 17 × 39 cm (6.7 × 6.7 × 15.3 in), while the black mask measures 13 × 15 × 28 cm (5.1 × 5.9 × 11 in).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960 circa
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10529247802302

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