Pino Signoretto Signed Murano Glass Skull Sculpture on Crystal Base

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An original Pino Signoretto Murano Glass sculpture of a freeform figure on a crystal base. Signed by the artist under … more An original Pino Signoretto Murano Glass sculpture of a freeform figure on a crystal base. Signed by the artist under side of base. The form is similar to an animal head figure with dominant and artistically formed antlers. The base color is clear whereas the form is of a dense and translucent Aubergine. Definitely a dynamic piece and commands attention from any angle with dazzling refractions of light. The piece weighs an impressive 54 U.S. lbs.

Pino Signoretto was born in 1944 in a small town near Venice; in 1954 he started working in a chandelier furnace. In 1959 he learned from the great masters Alfredo Barbini, Livio Seguso, Ermanno Nason and Angelo Seguso. In 1960 he became a master glassmaker.

In 1978 he opened his own studio in Murano. He began collaborations with painters and architects, including Dalì, Vedova, Licata, Kruft, Dal Pezzo, Vitali, Pomodoro, Willson. In the 90s he was called to teach in universities and design schools in the United States, Canada and Japan. From 2000 he taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice.

Magnificent and prestigious are his large works, such as twelve large fountains for a Japanese hotel, the horse for the 1999 Film Festival and an all-glass house in the Swiss forests.

The sculpture and base have been reattached. The sculpture is in great condition and has no visible signs of scratching and has no chips or flaws less