Set of Five Pulcini 'pulcino' Glass Birds, Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi

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Set of Five Pulcini 'pulcino' Glass Birds, Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi

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Rare set of five birds in blown glass resting on their hammered copper legs. These are the models designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Murano in 1962. The first bird (left) has a cubic shape. Its body has an olive-green color with blue and red murrine decoration. The eyes are made of two hot-applied murrines. Listed in the archives of Vistosi under the reference number S191. The second bird from the left has a triangular shape. Its body has a light blue color and is decorated with a continuous line of dark amber colored glass. The eyes are made of two hot-applied murrines. Listed in the archives of Vistosi under the reference number S190. It bears the original label "Murano, MADE IN ITALY". As seen on our pictures, the third bird is the tallest. Its body is made of green glass and its tail is decorated with red and blue murrines. The eyes are made of two hot-applied murrines. Listed in the archives of Vistosi under the reference number S189. The fourth bird has a dark grey color, which can sometimes lean towards a beautiful blue. Its body is decorated with green and blue square-shaped murrines, which are alternately arranged. Its eyes are made of hot-applied murrines. Listed in the archives of Vistosi under the reference number S192. It bears two original labels: one tag has the inscription "VISTOSI" with the logo of the factory, and the other tag is a gold paper label. The last bird (right) is the one that met with the greatest commercial success. Its body is made of an orange glass sphere with an uncommon texture which imitates the bird’s plumage. Two hot-applied murrines were used to imitate the eyes. Listed in the archives of Vistosi under the reference number S193. It bears two original labels: one tag has the inscription "VISTOSI" with the logo of the factory, and the other tag is a gold paper label. All five birds are in very good original condition and each of them is perfectly executed. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to acquire such a set. Here are the height dimensions of each bird: Pulcino glass bird (orange): 23cm - 9 in. Pulcino glass bird (dark grey): 27.3 cm - 10 3/4 in. Pulcino glass bird (blue triangular ): 16 cm - 6 1/4 in. Pulcino glass bird (green): 31 cm- 12 1/4 in. Pulcino glass bird (green cubic) 21.5 cm - 8 2/4 in.

Creator:
Alessandro Pianon (Designer),Vistosi (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Length: 7.88 in (20 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 5
Style:
Art Deco (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Blown Glass
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1962
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Brussels, BE
Reference Number:
Seller: UE1_41stDibs: LU2994322125832

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Demonstrative of a unique marriage between artistry and technical excellence, Vistosi lighting fixtures were born from a rich Italian glassmaking tradition. The prolific glass manufacturer came to prominence after World War II for its modernist lighting designs, and today Vistosi is known for opulent chandeliers, lamps and sconces.

The history of Vistosi reaches as far back as 1640, when the Gazzabin family of Murano opened a furnace for producing Murano glass art. "Vistoso," which was originally a nickname, became part of the family's surname and eventually the name “Vistosi” was used to refer to the family’s glass creations.

Vistosi would be recognized by the glassmakers’ guild in Murano during the late 18th century — with Gio-Batta Vistosi becoming head of the guild — but Napoleon dissolved the Venetian state and closed the region’s glass factories by 1807. The modern iteration of the Vistosi company was founded in Murano in 1945 by Guglielmo Vistosi, a Gazzabin family heir.

During the 1950s, Vistosi's grandchildren, Gino and Luciano Vistosi, began specializing in lighting. In the 1960s and ‘70s, the company worked with renowned Italian furniture designers like Adalberto Dal Lago, Ettore Sottsass and Gae Aulenti. One of Vistosi's most famous collaborations was with Italian architect and designer Angelo Mangiarotti. In 1967, Mangiarotti designed a modular crystal-hook lighting system called Giogali that has enjoyed popularity and acclaim to this day.

In 1989, Vistosi was taken over by businessman Giancarlo Moretti, who had an extensive background in the lighting industry. Moretti's son, Matteo Moretti, reinvigorated the business with a series of new design collaborations in 1993. Some of the most notable partnerships included Chiaramonte and Marin, Mauro Olivieri and Michele De Lucchi.

Vistosi has participated in every Euroluce showcase since the lighting exhibition began in 1976. In 2005, the company won the ADI Design Index award for Mangiarotti's Giogali system. In 2007, Vistosi won the Eurispes award and participated in a Compasso d'Oro competition.

Today, Vistosi is still a leader in the lighting industry, shifting to LED and creating new types of lead-free crystal glass for its stunning range of lighting fixtures.

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