Purple and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Centerpiece by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1970s

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This monumental and exquisite sculptural "gondola" cup centerpiece (extraordinarily long, 62 cm) is crafted freehand in murano artistic glass using … Read more This monumental and exquisite sculptural "gondola" cup centerpiece (extraordinarily long, 62 cm) is crafted freehand in murano artistic glass using the sommerso technique. It is attributed to master glassmaker flavio poli (the longtime artistic director of seguso vetri d'arte) and dates back to the 1960s/70s. The piece features a sinuous, organic wave-like line, wrapped in pure, thick crystal that displays an intense palette of colors: from the smoky purple (amethyst) of the upper portion to the azure/electric blue of the solid base, creating a majestic play of light and refraction.

details and specifications:

type: monumental centerpiece / large sculptural "gondola" bowl

subject / style: fluid wave shape with two-tone sommerso glass – organic modern style / italian modernism / murano art glass

attribution / origin: attributable to flavio poli (seguso vetri d'arte – murano, venice)

materials / technique: solid murano glass, freehand crafted using the sommerso technique (smoky purple, amethyst, light blue, and clear crystal)

period: circa 1960s/1970s (estimated date)

dimensions (w x d x h): 62 x 17 x 16.5 cm

condition:

excellent vintage condition. The glass is exceptionally clear, brilliant, and perfectly intact, free of chips, cracks, or hairlines. It shows only slight, natural signs of wear on the base, fully consistent with the age and considerable weight of the work.

please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

shipping is handled professionally and well-protected with insured shipping. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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