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18th Century Venetian Opal Glass Dish

$2,400
£1,822.86
€2,106
CA$3,363.69
A$3,764.60
CHF 1,964.83
MX$45,908.69
NOK 25,147.16
SEK 23,805.01
DKK 15,716.83
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A Venetian opal glass plate from the early 18th century with stunning luminescent qualities. An epitome of Renaissance and Baroque Venetian culture, this opal glass dish exhibits everything Venetians valued in the objects that decorated their interiors: a broad spectrum of colors, light as physical presence reflecting from the various objects, and technological feats. Combined with strikingly light weight characteristic of Early Modern Venetian glass and the wondrous orange cast when the milky blue glass meets light, it is no wonder that collectors from all over Europe sought opal glass ever since it was first introduced in the 17th century. Up to this day Venice remains synonymous with the glass industry, and opal glass keeps inspiring production and marvel. Dimensions: 8 1/4 in. Dm x 3/4 in. H (20.8 cm Dm x 1.5 cm H) Condition: Very good. Hairline crack running through rim into body measuring approximately 3.7 cm in length. Two minute chips within hairline measuring less than 0.1 cm. Some minor scattered imperfections in glass. Provenance: Lady ‘Lili’ Maria Elisabeth Augusta Cartwright (née von Sandizell) Thence by descent to her son, William Cornwallis Cartwright, Aynhoe Park, Oxfordshire Thence by family descent.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    First Half of the 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Hairline crack running through rim into body measuring approximately 3.7 cm in length. Two minute chips within hairline measuring less than 0.1 cm. Some minor scattered imperfections in glass.
  • Seller Location:
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2021.1.11stDibs: LU5643224496672

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