Green Rostrato Murano Glass Basket attributed to Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1950s

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A splendid Murano artistic glass basket, an iconic example of the "Rostrato" technique introduced by renowned designer Ercole Barovier in … Read more A splendid Murano artistic glass basket, an iconic example of the "Rostrato" technique introduced by renowned designer Ercole Barovier in the late 1930s.

This piece is distinguished by its three-dimensional surface, characterized by a series of prongs (or "rostrums") manually extracted from the still-hot glass. This complex process is not only decorative, but also transforms the object into an optical prism: light is captured and refracted in multiple directions, creating a brilliance and depth similar to that of a precious stone.

Artwork Details:

Design and Style: The massive, geometric shape, combined with the preciousness of the material, places this object in the Italian Art Deco style, although production of this specific model may date back to the 1940s or 1950s.

Color: A vibrant and luminous Nile green, a rare hue in the mid-century Murano palette.
Contrast: The material aggressiveness of the "thorny" cup is balanced by the elegance of the smooth, curved handle, finished with decorative serrations on the outer edge.

Approximate dimensions:
Height 15 cm;
Maximum diameter 14.5 cm;
Base diameter 6 cm. 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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