Pair of Murano Glass Birds by Alfredo Barbini
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Pair of Murano Glass Birds by Alfredo Barbini
$800List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Alfredo Barbini (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1950s
- Condition:Very good original condition, no chips or cracks.
- Seller Location:Palm Desert, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 12080779771679
Alfredo Barbini
Alfredo Barbini (1912–2007), a glass artist born in 1912 on the islands of Murano in the lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the 20th century. His parents were members of families, which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and beadmakers.
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