Mid-Century Modern Murano Blue and Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Bowl, 1960s

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Midcentury Modern Murano Blue and Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Bowl 1960s A heavy Murano sommerso glass bowl most probably manufactured … more Midcentury Modern Murano Blue and Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Bowl 1960s A heavy Murano sommerso glass bowl most probably manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1960s. Manufactured in yellow and blue glass with a thick clear glass overlay. A classical design of the 60s which highlights every table or desk. Seguso Vetri d'Arte was founded in 1933 by several glass masters amoung Archimede, Ernesto and Alberto Seguso. In 1934 Flavio Poli became artistic director and in 1937 partner. In the 1950s and 60s the sommerso, valva and siderale designs of Poli became very sucesssful. After the retirment of Poli in 1963 Mario Pinzoni took over the artistic direction. The company was liquidatd in 1985 and sold to Amelio Cenedese in 1990. Giampaolo Seguso and his sons established Seguso viro in 1993. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fancy pieces of Murano and Scandinavian art glass. Our passion for the beauty of these works of art drives us to become your preferred partner for the expansion of your collection. We have been dealing with 20th century art glass since the 1980s and have great experience. We guarantee the authenticity of all items we offer. Measures: Width: 4.53" (11.5 cm) Height: 1.97" (5 cm) This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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