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Vintage Alfredo Barbini Canted Clear Art Glass Bowl — Murano, Italy, 1970s
This striking vintage Alfredo Barbini art glass bowl …
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Vintage Alfredo Barbini Canted Clear Art Glass Bowl — Murano, Italy, 1970s
This striking vintage Alfredo Barbini art glass bowl captures the refined innovation of Murano glassmaking in the 1970s. Crafted in thick, angled clear glass, the piece features a distinctive canted (slanted) form that gives it a bold, modern sculptural presence.
A testament to Barbini’s mastery, this bowl showcases the clarity and weight that define his work. Elegant as a standalone centerpiece or as part of a curated glass collection.
Details:
• Designer: Alfredo Barbini
• Origin: Murano, Italy
• Era: 1970s
• Material: Clear art glass
• Dimensions: approx. 6” W × 7” H × 6.75” D
• Weight: approx. 3 lbs 15 oz
• Condition: Vintage; light scratches and wear consistent with age.
• Shipping: Ships insured, free of charge.
A beautifully balanced piece from one of Murano’s most respected glass artists—timeless, luminous, and collectible.
Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007):
Barbini was a prominent figure in Murano's glassmaking industry, known for his innovative techniques and artistic creations, including sculptures and vases. Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, is famous for its long tradition of glassmaking, and Barbini was a master of this craft. Barbini experimented with various techniques like vetro sommerso (submerged glass), scavo (weathered appearance), and incalmo (fusing different glass colors), creating unique and elegant pieces often inspired by nature and classical themes.
Identification. The clear glass and abstract, spherical design of this bowl are consistent with the aesthetic and techniques seen in Alfredo Barbini's work, particularly his biomorphic forms and use of colorless or subtly colored glass.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 6.75ʺD × 7ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Artist
- Alfredo Barbini
- Brand
- Murano
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- Some slight scuffs and scratches, mainly the bottom. Consistent with the age. Some slight scuffs and scratches, mainly the bottom. Consistent with the age. less
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