Mid Century Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends by Alfredo Barbini
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Mid Century Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends by Alfredo Barbini
About the Item
- Creator:Vintage Murano Gallery (Manufacturer),Alfredo Barbini (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In excellent condition showing minimal age appropriate wear. A few faint scratches and a very small chip to the tip of the pear leaf, please see close up pictures. No other damage.
- Seller Location:Fairfield, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5941234791312
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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