Giorgio Ferro Hand-Blown Amber Glass "Anse Volante" Vase 1952
Evan Lobel
Hand-blown amber glass vase from the "Anse Volante" series, iridized with large handle, by Giorgio Ferro for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.VE.M., Murano Italy, 1952. This series was exhibited with great success in 1952 at the XXVI Biennale di Venezia.
Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche in 2020, original drawings for this series on page 301 and 302, archival photos on pages 204-206, photos of examples shown on pages 56-63. An example in the same amber glass is shown on page 63.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
D: 3 inches
W: 6 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
Price: $7,500
Ref: avem6