Ercole Barovier Rare Handblown Glass "Alterni" Vase 1958
Eric McNatt
Rare and important handblown glass "Alterni" vase in clear and light blue tessere edged in darker blue by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, 1958. Alterni pieces are exquisite and very rare.
Literature: Ercole Barovier 1889-1974, Marsilio Editori, this technique illustrated pg. 140.
Reference:
Wright Auctions: Important Italian Glass sale on May 23, 2018. Lot 183. Exactly the same model sold for $21,250.
Provenance
Private Collection New York
Restoration
None - excellent condition
H: 7.5 inches
Diam: 6 inches
$25,000
Condition: Excellent
Ref: glass77