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Alfredo Barbini Bookends

Italian, b. 1912

Alfredo Barbini (1912–2007), a glass artist born in 1912 on the islands of Murano in the lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the 20th century. His parents were members of families, which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and beadmakers.

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Creator: Alfredo Barbini
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
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Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two flat surfaces for display or can be used as bookend...
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Alfredo Barbini bookends for sale on 1stDibs.

Alfredo Barbini bookends are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alfredo Barbini bookends, although purple editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bookends by Alfredo Barbini were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. Prices for Alfredo Barbini bookends can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $250 and can go as high as $785, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $675.

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