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Glass Vase “Zanfirico” by Master Glassblower Archimede Seguso, Murano, 1970s

Name: Glass Vase “Zanfirico” by Master Glassblower Archimede Seguso, Murano, 1970s
Brand: Archimede Seguso
Price: 5455.22 USD
Availability: InStock

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Glass vase “Zanfirico” by master glassblower Archimede Seguso – Murano 1970s Glass vase “Zanfirico” creared by the master glassblower Archimede Seguso (1909 – 1999) in 1970 circa. The name of the artwork comes from the so-called “zanfirico a canne incrociate” decoration (which is a variation of the watermark decoration). The overall condition is excellent. Archimede Seguso is certainly among the greatest and most famous protagonists in the history and tradition of glassblowing in Murano – Venice. Born in 1909 he began working at a young age, thus becoming master at 17 in his father’s workshop. He has continued working there for 3 years until 1929, and then he established his own workshop, initially named Soffieria Barovier Seguso & Ferro, and in 1933 renamed Seguso Vetri d’Arte, as known for the following decades. He held several collaborations with artistic director and designer Flavio Poli. In 1933 Archimede Seguso also established the Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso workshop, where he had the possibility to further develop and experiment with the ancient glassblowing techniques, and with a wide range of colors; thanks to it, he finally invented the famous decorations « Filigrane » , « Merletti », « Piume » etc. Through the “Sommerso” technique he created glasses characterised by strong chromatic contrasts and juxtapositions. - This object is accompanied by a certificate of free circulation from the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage and can be immediately exported from Italy. Condition report: Painting subjected to relining. Excellent state of conservation of the pictorial surface. - All shipments are free and professionally packed. - This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. *Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the times for issuing certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission for declared amounts of less than € 13,500. All costs of this operation are included.

Creator:

Archimede Seguso (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 0.4 in (1 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1970

Condition:

Seller Location:

Spinea, IT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6770229287872

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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 an array of vintage Archimede Seguso glass, decorative objects, lighting and mirrors alongside a collection from his brother Angelo Seguso and his grandsons’ firm Seguso Viro.