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Lavender Murano Glass Banana By Alfredo Barbini

$350
£267.28
€320.28
CA$503.96
A$519.57
CHF 292.68
MX$6,648.60
NOK 3,377.18
SEK 3,532.34
DKK 2,394.93

About the Item

Lavender Murano Glass Banana By Alfredo Barbini. Offered is a rare Murano glass banana in a beautiful lavender glass with gold inclusions. This large Murano glass banana can be used a a table decoration, paperweight or as part of a grouping of other Murano glass fruit. Alfredo Barbini, a glass artist born in 1912 on the islands of Murano in the lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the twentieth century. His parents were members of families which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and beadmakers. Among numerous other honors, Barbini was awarded the "Osella d'Oro" by Venice's Associazione degli Industriale and the honorary title "Commendatore" and was named "1989 Venetian of the Year" by the Settimare Association.
  • Creator:
    Barbini (Maker),Alfredo Barbini (Designer)
  • Similar to:
    Seguso (Maker)Archimede Seguso (Designer)Salviati (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good overall condition with one interior flaw. Possibly occured during production.
  • Seller Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KIRBY ANATIQUES-ACCESSORY-LU8694513967121stDibs: LU869451396712

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