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Angelo Barovier 1889–1974

Sky Corner

Barovier & Toso
1968
fused glass 31½ h × 39¼ w in (80 × 100 cm)
estimate: $10,000–15,000
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Signed and dated to lower left 'Angelo Barovier 68'. Signed and titled to verso 'Angelo Barover Sky Corner'. Decal studio label to verso 'Barovier & Toso Murano'. Decal distributor's label to verso 'Vetrerie Glassware'. Stamped to verso 'Made in Italy'.
provenance: Private Collection, Chicago
literature: Vetri Italiani, 18 March 1999, Stadion Casa D'Aste, Milan, ppg. 66-67 illustrate similar examples

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Ercole Barovier 1889–1974

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The nearly fifty year tenure of Ercole Barovier as artistic director, designer and owner of Barovier & Toso is unprecedented in the history of Murano glass, and the firm’s success stands as a testament to his singular artistic talent and entrepreneurial genius.

Born in 1889 to a Muranese family that could trace its origins back to the 13th century, Barovier did not train as a glassblower but had a great passion for glass and quickly distinguished himself as an innovative designer. He joined Artisti Barovier in 1919 at the age of thirty and found success designing vases in the mosaic technique. In 1930 he produced the critically acclaimed and award-winning Primavera series, the success of which encouraged him to continue his experiments.

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