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Barbini Sommerso Murano Glass, Decorative Apple and Pear Bookends
Price:$350
$495.56List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Alfredo Barbini (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Diameter: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good for age - no chips.
- Seller Location:Glasgow, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6391231305582
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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