Anzolo Fuga Large and Stunning Hand-Blown Glass "Spots" Vase 1956
Evan Lobel
Exceptional large and rare hand-blown "Spots" vase model 13522 in white glass with translucent colorful sections in front and back in green, blue, yellow, and red and bicolor spots on the sides in brown and deep red by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1956. The artisanship and complexity of this large work are incredible. Anzolo Fuga was the master stained glass maker on the island of Murano in the mid 20th century. His glass designs sometimes incorporate colorful glass windows within them which showcase their innate beauty.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the “Spots” series (1955-56) is on page 70. There is a color photograph of this model vase on page 72 with the caption “Vase with spots, with multicolor rods, 1955-56.”
Arte Vetraria Muranese - Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans , on page 91 is a color photograph of this model vase accompanied by the original drawing by Anzolo Fuga from the archives. The caption reads, “Anzolo Fuga, A canne macchiato, c.1956, model 13522.“
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of art glass pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
W: 9 inches
D: 4.5
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
ref: fuga90