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Item Ships From: Italy
Set of Three Unique Pieces Hand Painted Sicilian Terracotta Albarello Vases
By Antiques Fuori le Mura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Three Sicilian vases named Alberello totally hand painted and made exclusively for our shop. They are unique pieces signed on the bottom Antiques fuori le mura. It's a revisiting of antique pharmacy vases...
Category
2010s Sicilian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century Lino Sabattini Vase Model Persepoli in Silvered Metal 1964
By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Turin, Turin
Vase model "Persepoli" by Lino Sabattini in Silvered Metal, produced in '70s.
Very good condition, as never used, fully original.
Presence of the signature as shown in photo.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Metal
Zanetti vase, Murano, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Vase made of glass murano by Licio Zanetti, production circa 1970s.
Excellent condition, no breaks or missing, see photos.
Dimensions: H= 35 cm; D= 23 cm.
Professional packaging and...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Glass
Vintage Glass Vase, Decorative Murano Piece, Toni Zuccheri Style
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano Vase - Toni Zuccheri Style - Decorative Glass Vase
Vintage Murano vase in clear and "Lattimo" glass, with drops-like decoration at the base. The piece is very similar...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini from the 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, MI
Light blue Murano glass vase by Venini, designed by Alessandro Mendini in the 1980s
Ø cm 18,5 h cm 12,5
Alessandro Mendini from the end of the 70s was among the innovators of Itali...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hot Brass Large Vase by Dal Furlo
By Dal Furlo
Located in Milan, IT
Unique and sophisticated, this large vase is part of the Hot Brass collection and can be displayed alone or with its smaller counterparts for a stunning and dynamic effect in a conte...
Category
2010s Italian Italy Vases
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Vase Memphis by Luciano Florio Paccagnella, Milan, 1990s
Located in Milan, IT
Painted ceramic vase Memphis Milano, Ilios by Luciano Florio Paccagnella, yellow color.
He was an important member of the group when he created his series of unique handmade vases. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Italy Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Vessel Tulip Sculpture Block Rose Quartz Marble Handmade Collectible Design
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Rose Quartz.
Vase dimensions: L 26 x W 20 x H 53 cm. Available in different onyx and marbles.
Limited edition of 35.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Rose Quartz
New Volumes Terracotta Skáfos vase by Chris Connell
Located in CREMORNE, AU
A free-flowing vase, inspired by the ribbed oil and water jars of Greece. The three-part, compartment-like form is tapered for stability and form-ribbed for strength.
Included in the range is a larger umbrella holder version, along with a fruit platter with a ribbed base, designed to allow fruit to breathe.
Collections for the home and office by Artedomus, New Volumes...
Category
2010s Italian Italy Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Urn Vases, circa 1820s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassica gilded bronze urns from Italy. A pair of amphora shaped vases in mercury gilded and polished bronze. Very small cen...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Italy Vases
Materials
Bronze
"Different" Luxury Vases Set of 4 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vinicio Vianello Rare pair of Murano Glass Candle Holders for HOME, Italy 1950s
By Vinicio Vianello
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of Blue and Green Vinicio Vianello Murano Glass Candle Holders for HOME, Italy 1950s
Original Vinicio Vianello & C label
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Handmade Column Vase POR TAN TE in satin Paonazzo marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
3-Parts Column Vase in paonazzo, black, green or travertino marble. The pieces can be sold individually and they are multifunctional. Collection made in collaboration with SuonareSte...
Category
2010s Italian Italy Vases
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Amazonia M Vase Resin, Mint, Fuchsia, Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Amazonia vase - Matt mint, clear brown, clear fuchsia and clear pink
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Italy Vases
Materials
Resin
Cobalt Murano Glass Vase, Murrine and Avventurina. Lapis Lazuli. Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Rare vase in blue cobalt glass from Fratelli Toso.
The finish of the vase is with Avventurina speckling fused over the glass (Tociato in Muranese) to resemble Lapis Lazuli gemstone....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Art Nouveau by Lorrain Nancy France Wrought Iron and Glass Vase
By Lorraine Nancy
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Art Nouveau Lorrain glass
Excellent condition
Glass in perfect condition
"Lorrain" signed.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Italy Vases
Materials
Wrought Iron
J.Jungle big - blue / magenta by Jacopo Foggini
By Jacopo Foggini
Located in Milano, IT
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs.
Inspired by th...
Category
2010s Italian Other Italy Vases
Materials
Resin
Sainte Radegonde French Art Deco vase
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the elegance and charm of the French Art Deco period with this stunning vase from Sainte Radegonde. Crafted in France around 1925, this exquisite piece is a testament to the...
Category
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Blue Cloisonné Vases, Enamelled and Gilded, Early 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
China, early 20th century
Excellent condition for this pair of enameled and gilded cloisonné vases with floral motifs.
On the bottom of each paper label with inventory number written...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Italy Vases
Materials
Metal
Gio’ Ponti “ Richard Ginori” Vase Ceramic 1929 Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio’ Ponti vase ceramic 1929 Italy.
Mark . San Cristoforo - RICHARD GINORI - Made in Italy
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Luxury Vase #47 "Majestic". Porcelain, Gold Leaf. Handmade design in Italy. 2020
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
A 1960s Flavio Poli Mid-Century Modern Italian Sommerso Red Murano Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular Mid-Century Modern red Murano glass vase designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions. The Murano Glass Jug Vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Glass Vase With Gold Leaf, Italy 1930s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Naples, IT
Important large Murano vase from the late 1930s. Submerged"-a clear glass on a gold leaf, on very fine bubbles on a deep, rich red. As usual, unsigned. The design director of Seguso...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Big Collina Medium Resin Vase in Clear Yellow Lime Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina vase - clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: soft ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Italy Vases
Materials
Resin
Bespoke Italian Vase "Borealis," in pink alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite vase combines the timeless beauty of pink alabaster with the refined touch of satin brass. Its cylindrical shape enhances its minimalist elegance, making it a sophisti...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Midcentury Tommaso Barbi Travertine Lucite Italian Centerpiece Bowl, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible midcentury lucite and travertine centerpiece bowl. This wonderful piece is attributable to Tommaso Barbi and made in Italy in the 1970s
This item is fantastic as the lu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Chrome
Incamiciato vase mod. 3314, signed VENINI Italia, design by Tomaso BUZZI. 1982
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Torino, IT
Blown glass vase
Wrapped 3314,
signed VENINI Italy,
design by Tomaso BUZZI.
ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
1982
DESIGNER
Tomaso BUZZI
MARK
Venini
MODEL
'Wrapped' 3314
MATERIALS
Blown glas...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass.
The items are in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Blu vase diameter 3,14" x 10,23" height inches
Blu vase diameter 8 cm x 26 height...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Gaetano Pesce Clear L Vase Soft Resin Turquoise Orange
Located in barasso, IT
Clear extra colour vase - clear aqua, matt turquoise, matt orange.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm
Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Italy Vases
Materials
Resin
"Golden" Luxury Vases Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
This collection is made by 4 beautiful pieces all handmade in Italy. The hearts take up the symbolism of love, nature, human body and our feelings. Sometimes love can hurts, but it will always be the driving force of our lives.
These Biscuit porcelain Hearts are not only sculptures, each one is a vase that you can hang on the wall and fullfill with fresh flowers or ornamental flowers.
This collection is entirely handmade. The material used is porcelain, of Limoges (France) and German origin, fired at 1260 C. The shape of heart is made by casting in plaster...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vittoria Mazzotti Albisola Monumental Iridescent Vase, Italy 1950s
By Vittoria Mazzotti
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Vittoria Mazzotti, Albisola iridescent vase.
Signed V. Mazzotti, Albisola.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Vase by Richard Ginori Gray 'Manifattura 1946' from the 1990s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milano, MI
Gray porcelain vase by Richard Ginori, belonging to the "Manifattura 1946" collection, created in the 90s to celebrate the master Giovanni Garibaldi, who in the 40s interpreted the s...
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Italy Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Sciacca White", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Italy Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Spatial Concept, Style Lucio Fontana, Glazed Ceramic Vase, Orange, Italy, 1960s
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Roma, IT
Spatial concept in the style of Lucio Fontana.
Orange and brown gold-plated ceramic vase, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Saint Louis Style Pair of French Cut and Grinded Lead Crystal Vases
By Saint Louis
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Refi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Italy Vases
Materials
Crystal
Orange Ceramic Vase by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy 1960s
By Enzo Bioli
Located in Rome, IT
Orange ceramic vase by the Italian designer Enzo Bioli for IL PICCHIO. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
The original signature is still visible on the bottom, as shown in the pictures.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Angelo Molignoni Faenza Art Deco Hammered Copper Vase, Italy 1930s
By Angelo Molignoni
Located in Milan, IT
Angelo Molignoni Faenza
Art Deco Hammered Copper Vase
Fully Signed Molignoni Faenza Brevettato
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Copper
SPIRA Vessel 03 in Classic Travertine
Located in Carrara, Toscana
SPIRA is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. Vessel 03 repeats the motif of the ancient greek column base.
The travertine, with its naturally occurring color variations and delicat...
Category
2010s Italian Other Italy Vases
Materials
Travertine
"Barbarico" by Barovier & Toso Bird Glass Murano Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, IT
"Barbarico" vase
by Barovier & Toso
Bird vase with extraordinary surface texture. Etched signature.
Model designed 1951
Perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Vase, italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage vase is a European manufacture from the 70s.
11.5 x 12 cm.
Excellent conditions
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Vase by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro, 1960s
By Franco Bucci, Laboratorio Pesaro
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Crafted in the 1960s, this exquisite vase embodies the essence of minimalist sophistication, boasting clean lines and a sleek silhouette.
The vase features a pristine white base ado...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Collector's Yoichi Ohira Murano Glass Vase for Vetreria De Majo, 1990s
By Yoichi Ohira, De Majo, Vittorio Ferro
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Introducing rare Collector's Masterpiece:
YOCHI OHIRA, DE MAJO Murano Glass Vase
Elevate your collection with this exceptional piece by Yoichi Ohira, a distinguished Japanese artist who seamlessly blends his native aesthetic with the rich traditions of Italian glassmaking. Crafted in collaboration with master blower Vittorio Ferro in 1990, this large cup from the Ombre Azzurre series is a testament to Ohira's mastery of form and technique.
This stunning vase stands at an impressive height of 22.5 cm with a diameter of 29.5 cm, showcasing the meticulous artistry behind its creation. Part of the Blown Glass Collection...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Gold
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Apple Green and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in apple green colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Vase "Eve" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
EVE - Ceramic vase handcrafted in bronze
code VS004
measures: Height 140.0 cm., diameter 45.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear L Vase Resin Aqua, Aubergine and Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Clear extra colour vase - Clear Aqua, Matt Aubergine and clear yellow.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L- Ø 22cm x H 36...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Italy Vases
Materials
Resin
Luxury Vase #27 "Roses Heart". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Acrylic
Luxury Vase #46 "Nail Heart". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
1950s Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Green Glass Czech Vase by Yaroslav Svoboda
By Jaroslav Svoboda
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish vase designed by Jaroslav Svoboda, heavy green sommerso glass it's in perfect conditions. The Sommerso technique is a popular glassblowing method that originated in Murano, Italy, in the late 1930s. However, it was later adopted and adapted by glassmakers in other countries, including Czechoslovakia. Jaroslav Svoboda, a renowned Czech glass artist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Mackintosh Pair of Vases "Black & White" by Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Turin, Turin
The original design of this gorgeous pair of Vases is by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish architect, designer and painter. He was an exponent of the so-called Glasgow movement, at...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Metal
20th Italian Sterling Silver Vase
By Argenterie Lala
Located in VALENZA, IT
Elegant and refined sterling silver vase.
Entirely handcrafted and embossed with a torchon motif, the vase has been finely hammered all over the body.
The mouth of the vase is shap...
Category
1990s Italian Other Italy Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century Esker Small Vase in Biscuit Porcelain by POL
By JCP UNIVERSE
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"The unworldly beauty of ceramic in a sculpture by POL, realized exclusively for JCP Universe. Esker is a line of biscuit porcelain vases built with the rubble of ceramic factories. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Handmade Column Vase POR TAN TE in satin green Guatemala marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
3-Parts Column Vase in paonazzo, black, green or travertino marble. The pieces can be sold individually and they are multifunctional. Collection made in collaboration with SuonareSte...
Category
2010s Italian Italy Vases
Materials
Marble
Murano Glass Mezza Filgrana, Green Amethyst Clear with Gold Leaf, Cenedese Attr
By Cenedese, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Great color combination.
The filigree/filigrana glass is a cane with a color inside. Usually clear on the outside with a core in colored or opaque glass. Most used are white or black filigrana.
This is a self-made filigrana as there is a green coating over an Amethyst core, making the Amethyst almost a dark bronze color. The other cane is clear with amethyst. The twisting (mena in muranese, or ritorto) makes a lay with the back of the vase almost as it is a reticello (once called filigrana, so that explains the term mezza filigrana).
The special color combination was then rolled over pure gold leaf, highlighted with the iridescence smoke and then covered with another layer of high temperature glass to make the gold vivid.
The vase is quite large and carries a squared mouth, in a way of Carlo Scarpa mezza filigrana vases...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
"Bowling Ball" Pair of Orange & White Ceramic Vase by Il Picchio, Italy 1970s
By Enzo Bioli
Located in Rome, IT
"Bowling Ball" pair of orange and white ceramic Vase by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio,.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Ceramic
bullicant vase in Murano glass by Ercole Barovier from the 1920s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Catania, IT
Murano glass bullicante vase by Ercole Barovier from the 1920s. Produced in good condition with small signs of wear due to age and use. In the world of...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Michael Andersen Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Vases, 1940s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tan France Auction Pick
Set of two Scandinavian ceramic vases designed by Danish artist Michael Andersen & Son, signature engraved on the bottom, 1940s
Dimension big vase: diameter...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Italy Vases
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Container Murano Glass Ocean Blue
By Purho Murano, Karim Rashid
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece container Murano glass various colors.
Designed by Karim Rashid, Kountess is a stately, sculptural jar with a lid. Just like its twin model, Kou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Neoclassical Style Italian Crystal Vase With Festoon Engravings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection of a historic Florentine crystal grinder that unfortunately closed recently. It is the Marcello Galgani & Son company, whose completely manual and artisanal work has not withstood the disproportionate advance of mass-produced mechanical processes! Marcello Galgani began his craft as a grinder and restorer in 1960; as the years went by, Marcello mastered and became familiar with particular techniques and shapes, resulting in the production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness of light, and the inimitable flavor of unique artifacts. After several years, his son Lorenzo, who grew up among crystals, also entered the business and immediately became passionate about this ancient craft with skill and ability. Stimulated by the aesthetic sense of the past, father and son, set up a workshop in which the shapes they researched and created themselves are mouth-blown by traditional Tuscan glassmakers in Empoli, then ground and engraved using ancient sixteenth-century techniques, with motifs born of the Galgani's inexhaustible imagination or culturally inspired by designs of objects seen and studied in Florentine museums (Uffizi, Galleria Palatina, Museo degli Argenti, etc.). Marcello and Lorenzo Galgani were also Masters in the difficult art of restoration, bringing rare and precious objects back to life. As mentioned the company recently closed and disposed of all its last production, only Marcello's old private museum collection remained, which includes unique and special objects created over time, a collection that the craftsman made available to us for a planned sale. All of the objects were made entirely by hand with old grinding wheels, but there were mainly two tools that allowed the creation of masterpieces: the right hand and the left hand of the master craftsman. Ancient glassmaking techniques were used for all the ground and engraved products: first the object was ground with an emery wheel fed continuously by a jet of abrasive sand and water, then re-polished with a very fine-grained sandstone wheel also fed with water; the engravings were done freehand using as many as 10-15 small stone wheels for each design (flowers, branches, animals, etc. ); then the object was polished and shined; we must make, at this point, an important clarification on these last two operations: towards the end of the 1960s acid crystal polishing was devised, the object was immersed and rotated in a solution of sulfuric acid, fluoridic acid and water and in a short time all the defects left by the previous processes were eliminated, it was a fast, industrial operation that allowed to lower costs considerably, with discrete but not excellent results. But for Galgani's products polishing is done with a cork bark wheel wet with water and pumice, to make the surfaces more transparent. Finally, polishing was achieved with a felt wheel wet with a paste of water, iron oxide, and cerium oxide. This series of processes takes an average of two days of work( sometimes much longer) for each object, each engraving or grinding is the result of the creative inventiveness of the two craftsmen, inventiveness that transforms crystal into a material reality of the highest aesthetic value and inestimable value. All objects in the entire collection have never been used; they were part of the exhibition. Large oval crystal vase...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Italy Vases
Materials
Crystal