VENINI By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Women Torso Vase In Soffiato Iridescent Art-Glass
Women torso art glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini.
This is a very rare tall art glass vase created in Murano at the Venini glass company by Fulvio Bianconi. The art-glass vase has been crafted in translucent iridescent soffiato glass in the shape of a woman's torso. Fantastic design created in very limited edition of just a few pieces; each one completely made as one-of-a-kind. Large and sculptural Murano glass vase that stands alone. Impressive scale and glowing iridescence.
Fulvio Bianconi
He was a prominent Italian artis that settled in Milan and collaborated throughout his life with the Milanese publishing houses Mondadori, Bompiani and Garzanti as a graphic designer and illustrator. He also dedicated himself to painting frescoes in the Galtrucco stores and in the Pavilions of the Milan Trade Fair. These occupations were combined with his constant passion for glass. In 1946, he repeatedly went to Murano to study the art of glassmaking. Here he met Paolo Venini, a decisive meeting for both of them: this young man’s creativity marked a breaking point in the history of VENINI. Vehement research and experimentation with new glassmaking techniques, which often implies re-elaborating very ancient skills, is a constant in Fulvio Bianconi's work. New movements and colours emerge in the glass and retrace the bond between the history of Murano and a great modernity. This contamination between craft and creative flair has given rise to several iconic works, such as the Figure della Commedia dell’Arte, the Tiepolo, the Fazzoletto, the Sirene and the Pezzati.
Designer: Fulvio Bianconi.
Manufacturer: Venini.
Technique: Blown art glass.
Edition: 9 Pieces.
Country: Murano, Venice Italy.
Period: Mid-century, Modern, 1970-1992.
Weight: About 3 pounds, (10.87 Dwt).
Measurements: Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm), Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm), Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Hallmarks: Engraved and signed in full as follows; "VENINI MURANO MADE IN ITALY 92 FULVIO BIANCONI".
Literature: Federica Sala Venini: The Art of Glass. Peter Marino 2023. Venini Glass: Its History, Artists And Techniques / Catalogue 1921-2007. 2 Vols In Slipcase Preface By Pierre Rosenberg. Published by Umberto Allemandi & Co, 2007. For similar pieces illustrated.
Condition: The overall condition of this art glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage. This vase has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D051525MNNA/.9021
