Wright Auction

Swedish artist, designer, writer, and critic Tyra Lundgren was the first female designer hired at Venini. Working closely with Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa, and master blower Arturo Biasutto (Boboli), Lundgren's dynamic personality and layered knowledge of international art and design would deeply affect the direction of the company.

Over the course of thirty years, the American collector Carl Bellavia devoted his attention to the glass produced on the island of Murano between 1900 and 1960 and in so doing came to understand the complex field of Italian glass. While initially focused on the work of Vittorio Zecchin for both Cappellin and Venini, Bellavia encountered and appreciated works by lesser-known designers and makers. We are pleased to revisit this collection (first featured in 2020) and celebrate the trove of pre-war glass along with stellar examples from the 1950s and beyond. With an eye for both beauty and quality, the Bellavia collection demonstrates the power of collecting with an open mind.