Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass Vase with Murrhines and Vertical Rods 1959-60
Evan Lobel
Hand-blown glass vase from the Murrine Incatenate Series in opaline glass with red and yellow murrhines and light blue rods by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) Murano Italy, 1959-60. Fuga created unique works of art that are timeless and captivating.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of this series is on page 122 with the title "MURRINE INCATENATE 1959-60.” Photographs of similar models in this series can be found on pages 123-160.
Arte Vetraria Muranese - Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, published by Arnolsche in 2020, a photograph of a model from this series is on page 112 with a caption that reads, “Anzolo Fuga Murrine incatente, c. 1959.”
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of original works stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
Dimensions:
Diam: 7 inches
H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
ref: fuga127