20th Century Blue Satin Glass Bowl Saucer from the Fontana Arte Factory, Milan, Italy, 1950s

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Delightful blue frosted glass dish, made by adding cobalt oxides to the glass mixture, signed with an incised signature on … Read more Delightful blue frosted glass dish, made by adding cobalt oxides to the glass mixture, signed with an incised signature on the back "Fontana Arte," an important Italian design manufacturer of the 1950s. Beautiful workmanship on the bottom, in frosted stepped glass, contrasting with the upper part, which is glossy. The bowl dates back to the second half of the 20th century.

Useful information for evaluating the item:
Our research shows that Fontana Arte products have achieved significant auction results ranging from approximately €7,700 to over €23,000 in the objects category, from €17,000 to over €64,000 in the lighting category, and from €22,000 to over €71,000 in the furniture category. all this just to give a general idea of the value of this important Italian manufacturer. Obviously, for saucers similar to ours, which are much simpler and smaller, the prices are much lower, even though we are still talking about an original piece made by one of the most important Italian design manufacturers of the 20th century.

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FontanaArte S.p.A. is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti, specializing in glass processing and the manufacture of furnishing accessories. It is known for its curved crystal work and the production of lighting fixtures, becoming a prominent name in Italian design over the years. This piece has an attribution mark,
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