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Aventurine and Serpent Goblet, Murano, Italy, Circa 1960s
$1,792.83
£1,340.70
€1,500
CA$2,471.75
A$2,712.81
CHF 1,425.62
MX$32,281.89
NOK 18,223.68
SEK 16,652.83
DKK 11,430.62
About the Item
An absolutely arresting and museum-worthy ornamental chalice or coppa, representing the zenith of traditional Venetian glass artistry during the Mid-Century period. Hand-blown on the island of Murano circa the 1960s, this piece is an extraordinary showcase of complex techniques, combining dramatic color, metallic luminescence, and virtuosic sculptural detailing. It is a defining piece of Italian decorative arts.
Technical Mastery and Materiality
The chalice is constructed as a breathtaking composition of form and light:
The Blue Starry Night: The expansive, low-profile foot and the geometrically faceted, octagonal bowl are rendered in a profound cobalt blue glass. This color is saturated with Aventurine (also known as Stellaria)—a technique that suspends thousands of fine metallic flecks (likely copper or brass) within the glass matrix, causing the surface to shimmer with a celestial, starry depth.
The Serpentine Stem: The support is a dramatic, highly sculptural Serpent stem (Drago), showcasing the Maestro's exceptional command of lampworking. A clear glass scroll, detailed with contrasting light blue Filigrana threads, forms an elegant S-curve. This central scroll is flanked by elaborate, applied rigaree in gold-dusted transparent glass, lending a rich, shimmering texture that catches light with breathtaking intensity.
Form: The intentional contrast between the architectural, modern geometry of the polygonal bowl and the exuberant, Baroque curves of the stem creates an undeniable visual dialogue—a characteristic sophisticated tension found in the most sought-after mid-century Murano pieces.
More than a decorative object, this is a sculptural statement of historical continuity and technical brilliance. It is ideally suited to serve as a mesmerizing focal point in a curated study, cabinet of curiosities, or an elegant contemporary interior.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Diameter: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960s
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- Seller Location:Villaverla, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1051647990312
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