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Vintage Murano Opal & Gold Aventurine Art Glass Bowl Ashtray Fratelli Toso I

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Vintage Large Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Decorative Bowl Ashtray. A mesmerizing large Murano opal white and Gold aventurine glass bowl from the 1950s-1960s made by the renowned firm Fratelli Toso. This free form bowl with swirls of gold aventurine, all cased beneath in white. Sculptural Irregular unusual organic shaped white and gold handblown Murano glass bowl with controlled bubbles and Gold Flecks. Outstanding example of Murano glassmaking art, this beautiful sculpture was hand blown by the master glass artisans in Murano. Executed Using the Sommerso method of glassmaking it is profusely filled with gold leaf on the inside. The gold gathers around and inside the bubbles, making them stand out. This elegant beautiful piece of decorative glass art bowl, ashtray was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It offers a rounded concave body with a pearlescent white exterior shell and a warm cream center with a subtle iridescence achieved with the addition of 24kt gold flecks. With its clean organic lines and sophisticated color palate, this bowl would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary. While this is a perfectly functional bowl, would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table, use it as a catchall, or ashtray. ideal for storing candy, flower petals, or any number of other small items. It is also an objet d'art in its own right that promises to beautify any surface that it graces. Italy, circa 1950 Dimensions: height: 2.75" x width: 8.25" x depth: 8.25". Murano Opal Gold White and Gold Glass Aventurine Art Glass Bowl Centerpiece from attributed to Fratelli Toso, Venice, Murano Italy. The bowl is not signed, as Fratelli Toso did not sign their mid century pieces and only a small foil label, now removed/missing, was used. However, Pina's book on 20th Century Glass documents references this glass as Fratelli Toso. Good condition.
  • Creator:
    Fratelli Toso (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. good.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MURW1231stDibs: LU906832564082

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