Giorgio Ferro Hand-Blown Red Glass "Anse Volante" Vase 1952
Evan Lobel
Hand-blown red glass vase from the "Anse Volante" series, iridized with 3 handles, 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. Very few pieces were made with 3 handles.
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, examples with archival photos and drawings shown on pages 56-63. Multiple examples in the same red glass are shown.
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: 2.5 inches
W: 9 inches
H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent
Price: $8,500
Ref: avem6