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Anzolo Fuga Large and Exceptional Hand-Blown Glass Vase 1955-56

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

Description
Magnificent hand-blown glass vase in white glass with translucent colorful sections and symmetrically placed rods in red, green, yellow and blue that connect the sections by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1955-56. The scale and artisanship of this vase is impressive. Anzolo Fuga was the master stained glass maker on Murano and his pieces often incorporate mesmerizing colorful “windows”.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Multicolor Rods and Murrine series (1955-60) is on page 41. A similar model vase can be seen in the color photograph on page 46 with the caption, “Vase with Multicolor Rods, 1955.”

Arte Vetraria Muranese - Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, Arnoldsche , on page 90 is a color photograph of a a similar model vase accompanied by the original drawing by Anzolo Fuga from the A.V.E.M. archives. The caption reads, “Anzolo Fuga, A canne, c. 1956, model 13523.“ On page 88 is a color photograph of another similar model with the caption, “Anzolo Fuga, A canne, c. 1956.”

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

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, a general description of the Multicolor Rods and Murrine series is on page 41. Arte Vetraria Muranese - Artistic Production 1932-1972, Marc Heiremans, page 90, photograph of a a similar model vase with the original drawing by Anzolo Fuga.
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Hand-Blown Murano Glass - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent
Creation Date:	1955-1956
Styles / Movements:	Art Glass, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Patterns:	Abstract, Geometric, Handmade, Modern, Stripes & Solid
Dealer Reference #:	fuga60
Incollect Reference #:	741496

Dimensions

W.	8 in;	H.	16 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	20.32 cm;	H.	40.64 cm;	D.	15.24 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.

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