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Italy, c. 1930
deep amethyst glass with silver leaf and red pasta vitrea applications 13 h × 10 dia in (33 × 25 cm)
deep amethyst glass with silver leaf and red pasta vitrea applications 13 h × 10 dia in (33 × 25 cm)
estimate: $7,000–9,000
result: $10,625
Rosso e Nero
Between 1928 and 1932, vases of opaque glass in vividly contrasting red and black tones became popular and fine examples were produced by many prominent Murano glassmakers including Zecchin-Martinuzzi, Fratelli Toso and Ferro Toso & C. This style was inspired by trends in fashion and graphic design and became emblematic of the Novecento period.
provenance: Stadion Auction, Vetri di Murano, by Franco Deboni, 20 October 1995, Lot 42