Important Italian Glass 
2 April 2020
Eugène Berman, Obelisk from Le Rovine - Image 1 of 3
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Important Italian Glass 
Eugène Berman, Obelisk from Le Rovine - Image 1 of 3
Eugène Berman, Obelisk from Le Rovine - Image 2 of 3
Eugène Berman, Obelisk from Le Rovine - Image 3 of 3
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Eugène Berman

Obelisk from Le Rovine

Venini
Italy, 1951
iridized glass with applied details 17 h × 4 w × 3¼ d in (43 × 10 × 8 cm)
estimate: $20,000–30,000
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This obelisk is part of La Rovine centerpiece, a work comprised of twelve elements–five figures and seven obelisks, inspired by ancient statues and architectural ruins.
Signed with three-line acid stamp to underside 'Venini Murano Italia'.
provenance: Private Collection, New York
literature: Venetian Art Glass: An American Collection 1840-1970, Barovier, pg. 244 illustrates another work from series Art Glass from Murano: 1910-1970, Heiremans, pg. 269 illustrates works from series

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