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'Scalpellato' Glass Dish by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1935

Description
A circa 1930 ‘scalpellato’ handcut glass dish designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. The beautiful aquamarine coloured glass was produced using the ‘scalpellato’ or ‘chiselled’ technique and has a circular concave cut-out at its centre. The ‘grid’ etched base, which is synonymous with earlier Fontana production, is visible through the piece and it is signed ‘FX’ discreetly on its side. This wonderful dish was an important part of the Fontana Arte catalogue in the 1930s.

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Glass.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor scratches to parts of the glass, particularly to underside, all consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1935
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	563817