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Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Vase With Glass Fragments, Rods and Murrhines 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional handblown glass vase with glass fragments at top, rods at bottom and murrhines around the center by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. This series utilizing glass fragments is rare.

Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, AND MURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118, a similar piece is shown on page 116.

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.

H: 11.5 inches
Diam: 7 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga89

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, sold Art 8

Anzolo Fuga Vase with Vertical Rods 1955-56

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown vase with vertical rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1955-6. The colorful rods interspersed among the white rods creates a very striking design.

Literature: 
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "VERTICAL RODS 1955-56", this model is shown on page 68.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, an archival photo of this model is shown at the top right corner of page 221. The original drawing for this piece is shown on page 314, bottom center.

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 1950’s and 60’s.

W: 6.5 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 12 inches

$10,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS3

Anzolo Fuga Large Hand-Blown Glass "Murrine Incatenate" Vase ca 1960

Evan Lobel

Exceptional large hand-blown glass vase from the “Murrine Incatenate” series, incalmo with green and pink sections and spiraling yellow and blue murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.). Murano Italy, ca. 1960. This is one of the largest glass designs by Fuga. The artisanship is superb and the colors and movement are breathtaking.

Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, published by Acanthus Press in 2005, section titled "MURRINE INCATANATE 1959-60", with a description of the series on page 122 and two examples of this model shown on pages 144 and 145.

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.

H: 19.5 inches
Diam: 5.5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown "Pavone" Vase With Murrines circa 1958 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown glass vase from the “Pavone Series”, in pink pulegoso glass with red and blue murrines, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) Murano Italy, circa 1958.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the “Pavone Series” is on page 97 and examples are shown on pages 98 through 112.

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.

H: 14 inches
Diam: 8.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fuga106

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Anzolo Fuga Rare and Stunning Set of 11 Hand-Blown Astrale Plates/Bowls Early-1960s

Evan Lobel

Rare set of 11 Astrale hand-blown plates/shallow bowls with unique large complex murrhine at bottom by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Italy early-1960's. This set includes 6 plates and 4 shallow bowls and 1 smaller plate that retains the original AVEM stickers. These were incredibly hard to execute. There are only a few pieces from the Astrale Series known to exist, including one shown in the 1960 Biennale. These is a mesmerizing set by Anzolo Fuga.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased these pieces 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.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Astrale Series 1960-65 on page 169, this set was cataloged by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti for her book and one piece from this set is shown on page 170 with the description, “Astrale plate, one of six, variation, 1960-65, diam. 24.75 cm.”

Each:
Diam: 10 inches
Bowl H: 3 inches
Plate H: 1.5 inches

Small Plate:
Diam: 9 inches
H: 1.5 inches


Condition: Excellent

$15,000 for the set

ref: fuga122

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS4, SERVICEWARE

Anzolo Fuga Rare Glass Vase in Pulegoso Glass with Spots 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and unique hand-blown glass vase, irregular form in pulegoso glass with spots, by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy 1960's. Fuga experimented with irregular shapes throughout his artistic career.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, this piece is shown on page 203 with the text, “Vase, pulegoso with spots, 1960-68, H.35 cm, New York, Evan Lobel collection.”

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.

H: 16.5 inches
W: 8 inches
D: 6 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga118

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Anzolo Fuga Rare Hand Blown Glass Vase with Corroso Finish 1958-60 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and unique hand-blown glass vase with multicolor murrhines and rods with corroso finish by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M.. Murano Italy 1958-60. This is one of the only vases of its kind to feature the corroso finish.
This vase is large and extremely complex and difficult to execute. It is stunning.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, section titled “Multicolor Rods and Murrine”, on page 61 there is a photo of the same model with the same murrhines and rods without a corroso finish.

H: 18.5 inches
Diam: 8 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga117

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, sold art 6

Anzolo Fuga Rare "Pavone" Vase With Opaline Glass 1957-60 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and unique hand-blown glass low vase, opaline glass with orange rods and polychrome murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy 1957-60. The modern shape and colorful design are really something special.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, section titled “Pavone”, this piece is shown on page 107 with the text, “Pavone bowl, opaline glass, 1957-60, H: 15 cm, New York, Evan Lobel collection.”

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.

Diam: 9 inches
H: 5.9 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga120

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Anzolo Fuga "Transennati" Vase with Unique Variation 1962

Evan Lobel

Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962. A truly stunning piece.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178. 

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom.

Provenance:
This piece was purchased 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.

H: 10.5 inches
Diam: 6 inches

$8,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS4

Anzolo Fuga "Transennati" Vase with Unique Variation 1962

Evan Lobel

Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962. A truly stunning piece.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178. 

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom..

Provenance:
This piece was purchased 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.

H: 12 inches
Diam: 8 inches

$8,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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tags GLASS4, ANZOLOFUGA1

Anzola Fuga Rare "Bands" Vase With Internal Glass Filament 1960s

Evan Lobel

Rare hand-blown glass vase from the "Bands Series" with internal glass filament by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1960’s. The execution of this piece with the hair-thin glass filament is simply incredible. Only a few examples were made.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, section titled “Bands”, this model with red bands is shown on page 84 with the text, “Vase with bands, variation with internal filaments, 1956-60, H. 40.6 cm, New York, Martin Kline Collection.”

AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, on page 139 this model is shown with yellow bands with the text, “Around 1965 Fuga started using opaque and impure glass types as well as surface treatments. he also experimented with internal volumes by indenting opposing walls until these connected and formed internal bridges.”

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.

Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 14.5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga119

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS4

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Vase with Multicolor Vertical Rods 1955-56 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown glass vase with multicolor vertical rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1955-6. The clear and colorful rods interspersed among the red on white rods creates a very striking design.

Literature: 
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "VERTICAL RODS 1955-56", this model is shown on page 68.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, there are numerous photos of pieces with vertical multicolor rods.

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.

W: 9 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 12 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, sold art 6

Anzolo Fuga Hand-blown "Murrine Incatenate" Glass Vase ca 1960 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown glass vase from the “Murrine Incatenate” series by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, ca 1960.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "MURRINE INCATENATE 1959-60", pages 122 through 160. There is a similar piece shown on page 154.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, there is a photo of this model on page 147.

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.

H: 14 inches
Diam: 7 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga93

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Anzolo Fuga Stunning "Murrine Incatenate" Vase 1959 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown vase from the “Murrine Incatenate” series, clear glass with red and yellow murrhines separated by angular zanfirico by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM, Murano Italy, ca 1959. These Murrine Incatanate pieces are bold and graphic and unique works of art by one of the most important Murano glass designers.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "MURRINE INCATENATE 1959-60", pages 122 through 160. There is a picture of this vase shown on page 139.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, There is a numerous photos and drawings throughout the book showing this series.

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’a, 1950’s and 60’s.

Diam: 7 inches
H: 14 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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Anzolo Fuga Vase with Multicolor Rods ca 1955 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown vase with multicolor rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, ca 1955. This is one of Fuga’s most recognized designs. As the master stained glass designer on Murano, he used multicolor rods against white glass to create windows around his pieces.

Literature: 
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "MULTICOLOR RODS, OR MURRINE, OR RODS AND MURRINE, ON A LATTIMO BASE 1955-60", this vase is shown on page 46.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, this model is shown on page 88.

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 1950’s and 60’s.

W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 18 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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Anzolo Fuga "Murrine Incatente" Vase ca 1959 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown vase from the Murrine Incatenate series, with red and blue murrine and green up the sides, by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM, Murano Italy, ca 1959

Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "MURRINE INCATENATE 1959-60", pages 122 through 160. There is a similar examples shown on pages 132 and 133.

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 1950’s and 60’s.

W: 7 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 17 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga107

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Anzolo Fuga Large Opalescent Pavone Vase Italy 1957-60 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Large hand-blown vase in green opalescent glass from the Pavone Series with polychrome murrhines and rods by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy 1957-60. The design and execution of this piece are exceptional.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Pavone" (“Peacock”) starts with a description of the series on page 97 and this piece is shown on page 109 with the description “Pavone vase, opaline glass, sfumato, 1957-60, H 45.7cm,”.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 7.5 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fuga108

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Anzolo Fuga Large Hand Blown Glass Bottle with Colorful Murrhines 1959-60 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Large hand-blown glass bottle from the "Murrine Incatenate" series with polychrome murrhines and tiny mouth by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy,1959-60. The skill involved with blowing such a large piece with such a tiny mouth is extraordinary.

Reference Material:

Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Murrine Incatenate" starts with a description of the series on page 122 and examples through page 160. There are similar pieces shown on pages 144 and 145.

Marc Heiremans, AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972, a similar piece to this one is featured on page 149.

Provenance: Private Collection United States

Diam: 7.5 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fuga60

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Anzolo Fuga Large Bottle with Red Spiral and Colorful Murrines 1950s - SOLD

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Tall undulating bottle model 14341 from the “Murrine Incatenate” Series with red spiral and colorful murrines separated with white zanfirico spacers by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.VE.M., Murano Italy 1959-60.

Literature:
Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "Murrine Incatenate" on page 122 with a description of the series and this piece is featured on the left hand side of page 130.

A.V.E.M., Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, published by Arnoldsche in 2020, the drawing for this piece is shown on page 113 along with a photo of this model.

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 1950’s and 60’s.

Diam: 7 inches
H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: fuga61

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Anzolo Fuga Rare "Bandiere Vase" 1955-56 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Rare and important hand-blown glass “Bandiere Vase” model 13471 by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1955-56. The Bandiere series was one of Fuga’s first series designed for A.V.E.M. and the glassblowers came up with the name “Bandiere” which means flag.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Baroveir Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press in 2005. A historical description of the Bandiere series (1955-58) is on page 29. A photo of this model vase is shown on page 30.

AVEM, Artistic Production by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020. The original drawing for this piece by Fuga is shown on page 86 and a photo of this model vase is shown on page 87. A black and white archival photograph of this model vase is shown on page 219.

Provenance:
Private Collection United States

Diam: 8 inches
H: 12.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fuga60

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, sold art 5