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Anzola Fuga Rare "Bands" Vase With Internal Glass Filament 1960s

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

Description
Rare hand-blown glass vase from the "Bands Series" with internal glass filament by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1960’s. The execution of this piece with the hair-thin glass filament is simply incredible. Only a few examples were made.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, section titled “Bands”, this model with red bands is shown on page 84 with the text, “Vase with bands, variation with internal filaments, 1956-60, H. 40.6 cm, New York, Martin Kline Collection.”

AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, on page 139 this model is shown with yellow bands with the text, “Around 1965 Fuga started using opaque and impure glass types as well as surface treatments. he also experimented with internal volumes by indenting opposing walls until these connected and formed internal bridges.”

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 (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Blown Glass, Internal Glass Filament
Condition:	Good. Excellent condition
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Art Glass, Studio Craft, Mid Century
Patterns:	Abstract, Contemporary/Modern, Handmade, Modern, Stripes & Solid, Textured
Dealer Reference #:	Fuga119
Incollect Reference #:	537727

Dimensions

H.	14.5 in;	Diam.	5.5 in;
H.	36.83 cm;	Diam.	13.97 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.