Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

Italian, 1892-1977

Napoleone Martinuzzi was born on May 31, 1892, in Murano.

Active as a sculptor in Rome at the beginning of the 20th century, Martinuzzi came back to Murano in 1925 to found the Vetri Soffiati Muranese Venini and Company, along with Paolo Venini and Francesco Zecchin. At this company, Martinuzzi was the art director.

In 1932, Martinuzzi left the firm and founded the Zecchin Martinuzzi Vetri Artistici e Mosaici along with Francesco Zecchin. Between 1951 and 1952, he became the designer for Arte Vetro di Alberto Seguso. He is still considered one of the finest Murano glass designers of all time. Martinuzzi died on May 15, 1977, in Venice.

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(Biography provided by Wallector)

Creator: Napoleone Martinuzzi

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929

$126,300Sale Price|25% Off

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini red Cactus Succulent sculpture, Signed, 1929. Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini succulent by Matinuzzi. Museum-worthy masterwork by Martinuzzi during his groundbreaking tenure as artistic director of Venini. Large-scale. Original brass frame. This stunning pulegoso glass and gold leaf “pianta grassa” is in very good antique condition with no apparent signs of repair. Acid etched Venini signature is at bottom. Lovely contrasting white glass rim on pot. Playful use of co lot with the green pot...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1930 Napoleon Martinuzzi CVM Cappellin Glass Murano Art Deco Figure

$17,707

1930 Napoleon Martinuzzi CVM Cappellin Glass Murano Art Deco Figure

By Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brescia, IT

Napoleone Martinuzzi CVM Venice 1930 Nude of woman with amphora Slightly iridescent glass with gold speck inclusion Very rare glass sculpture Has internal threads on the back of th...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930

$43,800Sale Price|25% Off

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo (Yellow Dachsund) sculpture, white & gold Venini Murano 1930 Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini large-scale Dachsund Dog Sculpture by N...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Gold

Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture

$41,312

Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture

By Pauly & Co., Napoleone Martinuzzi, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Stunning, rare and important signed vintage mid-century centrepiece 'Sirena' sculpture by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) after Neopolone Martinuzzi (1928-2014) Murano, Venice, Italy. Th...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

$389

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. These cherries are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top t...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi Murano glass circa 1930

$3,400

Napoleone Martinuzzi Murano glass circa 1930

By Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Napoleone Martinuzzi Murano glass scultura circa 1930

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1930s Italian International Style Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

1930's Aqua Blue Glass Tile of Gazelle by Napoleone Martinuzzi

$1,641

1930's Aqua Blue Glass Tile of Gazelle by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in London, GB

Aqua blue molded glass tileby Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977) circa 1930 for Venini, molded mark 'NM', depicting a wounded gazelle . An example of this model was employed in a flo...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Horizon Blue by Napoleone Martinuzzi

$1,617 / item

H 11.42 in Dm 10.24 in

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Horizon Blue by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in horizon blue designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Black Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

$1,309 / item

H 9.65 in Dm 9.06 in

Deco Medium Vase in Black Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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20th Century Italian Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

$1,617 / item

H 11.42 in Dm 10.24 in

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass

20th Century Pulegoso Murano Glass Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi, Italy ca. 1920

$990

H 6.1 in Dm 2.68 in

20th Century Pulegoso Murano Glass Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi, Italy ca. 1920

By Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

One of a kind 20th century Murano Pulegoso glass vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi from the very early period around 1920. This impressive green/blue Pulegoso Murano glass vase (Italian, ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

$1,617 / item

H 11.42 in Dm 10.24 in

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historical vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opal glass with round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed with a sandblasted coat. Dimensions available: Ø23xH24,5cm Kg: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

$16,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Vulcano glass sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Murano, 1957. Sometimes called Volcano. Signed "A.Barbini" on the base (see photo). Measures: Height 17.13"(43.5 cm), width 11.42" (29cm),...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass

Handblown Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi & Venini

$5,790

H 14 in W 9.5 in D 4.25 in

Handblown Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi & Venini

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, Italian Mid-century, hand blown Murano Amphora form, glass vase in the Modern Neoclassical style designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, c...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Block Alfredo Barbini Cenedese Art Glass Fish

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in

Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Block Alfredo Barbini Cenedese Art Glass Fish

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare genuine large murano glass aquarium sculpture by renowned murano glass artist Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese circa 1950. featuring four colorful fish swimming through multicolored...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1960s

$17,115

H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in

Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1960s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Oirlo, LI

Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s Rare Piece by Alfredo Barbini Murano art glass aquarium with three fish, squid, sea cat jellyfish...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Glass

Murano Glass "Amphora" Pulegoso Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini

$767

H 11.42 in Dm 8.67 in

Murano Glass "Amphora" Pulegoso Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Paolo Venini

Located in Roma, RM

Stunning green Pulegoso Murano glass "Urn" vase with applied glass decoration. The base, mouth, decorations and handle were rolled gold gold leaf during hot phase of creation, leavin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Venini 1930s Tyra Lundgren Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$3,750Sale Price|25% Off

H 4.5 in W 3.25 in D 12.5 in

Venini 1930s Tyra Lundgren Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Very rare and large, antique Murano hand blown "A Fasce" striped Italian art glass fish with iridescent surface sculpture. Documented to Tyra Lundgren circa 1935-1936, fully signed "...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

$1,617 / item

H 11.42 in Dm 10.24 in

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in apple green designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass

Previously Available Items

Venini Glass Pumpkin Sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi, 1920's Murano

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H 4.93 in Dm 5.52 in

Venini Glass Pumpkin Sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi, 1920's Murano

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in London, GB

Two Pumpkin Sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi circa 1928 for V.S.M. Venini & Co., blown glass applied with pasta glass with gold foil applications ...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini

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H 1.58 in Dm 2.76 in

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. These tangerines are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. These items might show slight traces of use since they are vintage as a chip on t...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Fig by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

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H 3.94 in Dm 2.76 in

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Fig by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. This fig is made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top, but it ...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Tomato by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

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H 1.97 in Dm 3.94 in

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Tomato by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. This tomato is made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considere...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Napoleone Martinuzzi sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of murano glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Napoleone Martinuzzi sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Flavio Poli, Piero Fornasetti, and Marcello Fantoni. Prices for Napoleone Martinuzzi sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $117,880, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,333.