Name: Alfredo Barbini "Medusa" Murano Glass Pendant Fixture 1960s
Brand: Alfredo Barbini
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Alfredo Barbini "Medusa" Murano Glass Pendant Fixture 1960s

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About the Item

With it's simple form and unique appearance, characterized by its all over scavo effect, the Medusa pendant is one of the many highly sought after creations of master glassmaker Alfredo Barbini. Renowned for his innovation, and considered one of the greatest glass makers of the 20th century, Barbini’s contributions to artistry of glass making are unparalleled. During an 82 year career that included partnerships with Seguso, Canedese and Vistosi the Meastro is credited with developing the vetro sommerso technique, where color or additional glass is seamlessly introduced into a larger body and the technique applied to the Medusa pendant, known as Scavo. Italian for “excavate”, Scavo is the technique that imitates the effects caused on glass by long periods of time buried underground. The dusty patina, typical of the ancient glass found at archeological digs is the result of minerals in within he surface of the glass. Scavo reproduces this process during manufacture by dispersing a mixture of nitrates, carbonates, silica and talcum over the surface of the glass. When heated the melting silica and talcum irreversibly adhere to the glass and render it opaque. Further heating causes the decomposition of the nitrates and carbonates, leaving what appears as corrosion on the surface of the glass. When introduced in the early 1950’s and applied to archaic forms of vases and sculptures, the pieces were nearly indistinguishable from those of classical antiquity, excavated after a millennium underground. Applied to simple, more ordinary forms like the Medusa pendant in the 60’s and 70’s the “scavo” technique visually enhanced the work and gave it a distinct abstract-modern quality. Antique bronze finish stem and canopy made by Venfield.

Creator:
Alfredo Barbini (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Diameter: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Power Source:
Hardwired
Voltage:
110-150v
Lampshade:
Not Included
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal,Murano Glass,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960's
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: The addition of a new canopy, stem and lamp were added to the Barbini glass. Rewired: The fixture was rewired by Venfield. Replacements made: The canopy, stem and light were added to the Barbini glass by Venfield. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU817843669092

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