Mid 20th Century Murano Attributed Sommerso & Foglio d'Oro Glass Bowl

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This Murano-attributed sommerso glass bowl showcases the artistry of Venetian glassmaking. With its radiant orange core encased in crystal-clear glass, … Read more This Murano-attributed sommerso glass bowl showcases the artistry of Venetian glassmaking. With its radiant orange core encased in crystal-clear glass, this piece exemplifies the sommerso technique, a mid-century innovation perfected by Murano masters to create striking color depth and optical clarity.

Upon close inspection, subtle overlapping lines of gold foil are visible—an advanced decorative element associated with elite Murano studios.

While unsigned, this piece bears strong stylistic alignment with the work of Alfredo Barbini, one of Murano’s most acclaimed glassmakers. Barbini’s signature use of bold color, gold inclusions, and elegant sommerso layering is clearly echoed in this piece’s design and execution.
The bowl's rounded, biomorphic form with softly pinched edges evokes the organic modernism of the 1950s–70s. Its substantial weight and clarity further underscore its studio-level craftsmanship.

Attribution Notes:
~Sommerso construction: orange core submerged in thick clear casing
~Visible gold foil layering - foglia d'oro
~Freeform shaping with hand-finished rim
~Polished base, no mold seams
~Strong stylistic ties to Barbini’s mid-century works See less