Sabino Art Glass Sculptures
Sabino art glass refers to the opalescent vessels, figurines and lighting fixtures that Marius-Ernest Sabino produced in the 1920s and ’30s and that epitomized the cosmopolitan glamour of Art Deco. Along with René Lalique and Emile Gallé, Sabino was part of a robust tradition of French creators of art glass that became a signature of Art Nouveau at the turn of the 20th century and who then pivoted to embrace the geometric style of Art Deco.
Sabino was born in Sicily in 1878, moving with his family in the 1880s to France. There his father was a sculptor working primarily in wood. Encouraged by his father to study fine art, Sabino attended both the École national supérieure des Arts Décoratifs and the École national supérieure des Beaux Arts de Paris. During his studies, he became fascinated by the new technologies for generating electricity and how they were changing the glass industry. Returning home following service in World War I, Sabino founded a factory that manufactured light fixtures in wood and bronze, but he quickly switched his focus to glass, as his experiments with the material yielded novel results. By 1925, he had developed an opalescent glass with the iridescence of soap bubbles or peacock feathers.
During the Great Depression, despite the era’s economic turbulence, Sabino’s designs for light fixtures, vases and figurines were in high demand. Among his sculptural pieces are large fish figurines, created in a limited edition in 1931, two of which were acquired by Maurice Chevalier and Josephine Baker. Like French fashion, graphic and interior design during the interwar period, Sabino chandeliers remain eternally chic. Many of his custom pieces are huge, such as the ones he created for the SS Île de France, in 1927, and for the Grand Salon of the SS Normandie, in 1935. No matter the size, however, one of their hallmarks is that the glass components are central to the overall design, rather than being merely ornamental. This quintessentially Art Deco molded-glass fixture, with its geometric form and floral pattern, perfectly captures the mix of subtlety and originality that characterizes the best examples of Sabino art glass.
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Creator: Sabino Art Glass
Marius Ernest Sabino French Art Deco Opalescent Glass Nude Figure
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Sabino French Art Deco Fish Light
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Sabino French Art Deco Stepped Lamp Glass Base with Lover’s Statue. Extremely rare signed Sabino made in France stepped glass base. Standing at the top is a couple with the most seri...
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Sabino Art Glass sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Sabino Art glass sculptures 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 Sabino Art Glass sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Sabino Art Glass were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by LEJAN, Edouard Cazaux, and Salvatore Melani. Prices for Sabino Art Glass sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $939 and can go as high as $6,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,000.
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- What is Sabino glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Sabino glass is the term for the opalescent vessels, figurines and lighting fixtures that Marius-Ernest Sabino produced in the 1920s and ’30s. Sabino was one of the French creators of art glass who helped make it a signature of Art Nouveau at the turn of the 20th century before pivoting to embrace the geometric style of Art Deco. Returning home following his service in World War I, Sabino founded a factory that manufactured light fixtures in wood and bronze, but he quickly switched his focus to glass as his experiments with the material yielded novel results. By 1925, he had developed an opalescent glass with an iridescence reminiscent of soap bubbles or peacock feathers. Many of his custom pieces are huge, such as the ones he created for the SS Île de France in 1927 and for the Grand Salon of the SS Normandie in 1935. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Sabino art glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To identify Sabino glass, search the piece for the maker's mark. Most glassware produced by the French glassworks features the words "Sabino," "Sabino Paris" or "Sabino France" engraved on the bottom or in another inconspicuous location. Depending on the age and style of the piece, the wordmark may be in cursive script or uppercase lettering. For assistance with identification, consult a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Sabino glassware.
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