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Erwin Walter Burger Glass Centerpiece

Creator: Erwin Walter Burger
Offered by: Good Design

Description
Centerpiece by Erwin Walter Burger
Italy, circa 1955
Curved glass centerpiece reverse painted and silver leafed. Finished with a chip carved edge.

Signed on the front, “Erwin Walter Burger”, verso an applied paper sticker.

Published in Il Vetro Italiano A Milano 1906-1968, edited by Rosa Barovier Mentasti. Page159 Exact item.

Erwin Burger was the chief engraver and master glass cutter at The Fontana Arte Company through 1945. He brought to life, designs by Gio Ponti and Pietra Chiesa. Very good vintage condition, minor age appropriate wear.
Good Design reference number GDG-003.
21.5 x 15.5 x 1inches

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	Published, Signed, w original sticker on verso.
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	reverse painted and engraved silver leafed glass
Condition:	Good. Very good original condition, minor age appropriate wear
Creation Date:	1960
Styles / Movements:	Art Glass, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Patterns:	Abstract, Modern
Book References:	Il Vetro Italiano A Milano 1906-1968, edited by Rosa Barovier Mentasti Page 159
Dealer Reference #:	GDG-03
Incollect Reference #:	166342

Dimensions

W.	21.5 in;	H.	1 in;	D.	15.5 in;
W.	54.61 cm;	H.	2.54 cm;	D.	39.37 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in 1999, by antiques dealer Gail Garlick, the gallery focuses on historical works of the 20th Century. Primarily Good Design shows furniture, lighting and decorative arts from Italy, the US and Scandinavia. Meticulous about authenticity, we maintain a substantial research library. Our preference for refined works in original patina have won us an international following of designers, collectors and gallerists.