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Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass

About the Item

An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art. Archimede Seguso was a renowned Italian glass artist who worked in the Murano glass-making tradition, known for its high quality and intricate designs. Archimede Seguso was known for his innovative and experimental approach to glass-making, and his fish figurine would likely incorporate unique textures and finishes that create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The piece would be a striking and unusual addition to any collection, as well as a functional object that could be used as a decorative accent in a variety of settings. This "Pink Alabastro" sculpture is a testament to the beauty and skill of Murano glass-making, as well as the innovative spirit of one of its most talented and influential artists.

Creator:
Archimede Seguso (Manufacturer),Seguso (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Art Glass,Blown Glass,Glass,Murano Glass,Opaline Glass,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Seller Location:
Bad Säckingen, DE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7989235510262

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Archimede Seguso

Archimede Seguso redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glass-making with brilliance and novel techniques, elevating him to an exemplar for the maestros of his time as well as for future generations of glassmakers. This next generation included his sons and grandsons, who carried on and further expanded the family legacy of Venetian art glass. The survival and revival of traditional glassblowing combined with unique design are the legacies left behind by a master.

Seguso grew up in the family furnaces of the Soffieria Barovier Seguso and Ferro, where his training began at age 11. By the time he turned 20, he was a maestro in his own right, joining the family business as a partner.

In 1933 the company changed its name to Seguso Vetri D’Arte, and Seguso gained sole control. He collaborated with designers Flavio Poli and Vittorio Zecchin, which allowed him to achieve artistic sovereignty leading to the opening in 1946 of his own furnace, Vetreria Seguso Archimede. There, he could explore his design ideas with creative freedom. In 2007, the 23rd generation of Seguso glassmakers took the lead at Seguso Vetri D’Arte. Brothers Gianluca, Pierpaolo and Gianandrea Seguso carry a six-century dynasty of Seguso glass into the 21st century.

Archimede Seguso’s art glass pays homage to tradition. Seguso studied and mastered techniques from centuries past, but he also pioneered innovative approaches, such as submersion and unconventional color constitutions. He awarded future generations with stunning and unprecedented effects, such as ribbed textures, rings, needle shapes and the appearance of embedded objects.

A lifetime of achievement created by Seguso is honored in museums worldwide, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MoMA in New York and Museum Kunstpalast in Dusseldorf, to name a few. His exhibit resume spans decades, beginning with XX Biennale, Venezia, in 1936. It includes a 1989 exhibit of “Il Maestro dei Maestri” at Tiffany & Co., New York, and 2013 exhibitions at Musée Maillol in Paris and Museo della Basilica di San Marco in Venice.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Archimede Seguso glass, decorative objects, lighting and mirrors alongside a collection from his brother Angelo Seguso and his grandsons’ firm Seguso Viro.