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Giorgio Ferro Hand-Blown Red Glass "Anse Volante" Vase 1952

Creator: Giorgio Ferro - Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M / A.Ve.M./ AVeM)
Offered by: Lobel Modern, Inc.

Description
Hand-blown red glass vase from the "Anse Volante" series, iridized with 3 handles, by Giorgio Ferro for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.VE.M., Murano Italy, 1952. This series was exhibited with great success in 1952 at the XXVI Biennale di Venezia. Very few pieces were made with 3 handles.

Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche in 2020, original drawings for this series on page 301 and 302, examples with archival photos and drawings shown on pages 56-63. Multiple examples in the same red glass are shown.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	Reference: AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche in 2020, original drawings for this series on page 301 and 302, examples with archival photos and drawings shown on pages 56-63. Multiple examples in the same red glass are shown.
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Hand-blown Glass, Hand-Crafted, Studio-Craft
Condition:	Good. Excellent
Creation Date:	1952
Styles / Movements:	Art Glass, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	avem6
Incollect Reference #:	516052

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	10 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	25.4 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel in NYC in 1998 to promote important 20th century designers whose originality and exceptional craftsmanship and materials transformed their works into art. The gallery showcases period furniture, lighting, art, and decorative arts. Lobel Modern takes the condition of their inventory very seriously. If a work is not in original immaculate condition then it is restored by hand to the highest possible standards by Lobel Modern's artisans.