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Alfredo Barbini (1912 - Murano - 2007). A Murano 1970s Large Vase.
$4,000
£3,066.51
€3,508.95
CA$5,652.90
A$6,144.48
CHF 3,289.24
MX$74,272.52
NOK 41,450.82
SEK 38,228.42
DKK 26,206.23
About the Item
Alfredo Barbini (Murano, 1912 – 2007)
Large Vase, Murano, circa 1970s
A striking Murano glass vase by Alfredo Barbini, crafted circa the 1970s. Made in colorless glass partially overlaid with opaque white and ochre, the vase is decorated with applied, melted-in murrine throughout, demonstrating Barbini’s mastery of vetro sommerso and murrine incalmo techniques, hallmark methods of his mid-century production. The piece is signed on the underside “Barbini Murano.”
Approximate Date: ca. 1970s
Technique: Vetro sommerso with murrine incalmo
About the Artist:
Alfredo Barbini was a leading figure of 20th-century Murano glass, known for his innovative approach to traditional Venetian techniques. Throughout a long and prolific career, he pushed the boundaries of color, form, and decorative patterning, earning international acclaim for both artistic and functional glassworks. Barbini’s pieces are celebrated for their technical precision, elegance, and expressive use of murrine and layered glass, making him one of Murano’s most influential mid-century masters.
Alfredo Barbini was renowned for his technical mastery and sculptural approach to Murano glass, blending traditional murrine techniques with modernist forms. Works from this period often feature restrained color palettes and refined overlays that highlight the fluid quality of glass.
- Creator:Alfredo Barbini (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1975
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU977832165402
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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