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Pair of Murano Polar Bear Sculptures by Alfredo Barbini, 1930'sItaly

$8,215.67per set
£5,995per set
€6,994.14per set
CA$11,253.42per set
A$12,516.26per set
CHF 6,535.60per set
MX$152,309.52per set
NOK 83,469.58per set
SEK 78,279.74per set
DKK 52,199.96per set
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About the Item

Adorable hand blown Murano polar bear sculptures by Alfredo Barbini, circa 1935, Italy. The Colour runs from aubergine bleeding in to opalescent clear iridized glass. Alfredo Barbini, glass artist born in 1912, was one of Murano’s leading figures of the 20th century. Individual dimensions; 22 x 12.5 x H 20 22 x 12.5 x H 23
  • Creator:
    Alfredo Barbini (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1935
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1001523411882

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