Basket in Opalescent Blown Glass attributed to Archimede Seguso, 1950s

Description

Iridescent blown glass flower basket
design archimede seguso
origin murano
period mid-twentieth century
author archimede seguso was one of the … more Iridescent blown glass flower basket
design archimede seguso
origin murano
period mid-twentieth century
author archimede seguso was one of the most important glass masters of the 20th century. Born in murano, venice, on december 17, 1909, he began working in the furnace at the age of 11, perfecting his craft and contributing significantly to the world of artistic glass. His family has a long history in glassmaking, with roots dating back to the 14th century. Seguso left the seguso vetri d'arte brand in 1942 and founded his own glass factory, vetraria archimede seguso, in 1946, taking on the role of artistic director and principal designer. His works range from intricate vases to necklaces and sculptures, covering a wide range of shapes and colours, with subjects including animals and abstract shapes. His creations are admired in many museums around the world, demonstrating his creative genius and unparalleled skill. Seguso has been recognized for taking traditional murano glassmaking techniques to new extremes, introducing innovative techniques and significantly contributing to the survival and renewal of this ancient craft. His legacy continues through his children and grandchildren, who carry on and further expand the family's heritage in the glass art of venice
materials iridescent blown glass
dimensions height: 19.5 cm width: 20 cm depth: 14.5 cm
conditions the piece is in excellent condition, as can be seen from the attached photos. On one of the petals, we note a small chip (or perhaps a simple detachment of the blown glass). Evaluate through the attached photos. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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