Tutti Frutti Murano Glass Vase from A.Ve.M., 1950s

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A unique, original, and flawless "Bizantino" vase (also known as "Tutti Frutti") by A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) from the 1950s—a … Read more A unique, original, and flawless "Bizantino" vase (also known as "Tutti Frutti") by A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) from the 1950s—a highly decorative and now sought-after collector's item of Murano glass art from this era.

from the rounded, richly decorated body of the 18 cm tall vase rises an elegant, slender neck, culminating in a spectacular, hand-formed, undulating, petal-like rim. The sculptural design gives the object a different character from every angle, allowing it to function both as a practical vase and as a standalone glass sculpture.

True to its name, "Tutti Frutti," the interior of the translucent, greenish glass reveals an exceptionally rich, almost chaotic, yet harmonious decoration. Blue, turquoise, pink, violet, yellow, white, and green glass fibers, delicate net structures, spirals, and various murrine/millefiori elements merge into a single, spectacular composition.

The small, circular murrine element within the object deserves special attention. It is extremely rare for an object of this age to retain its original label. Among collectors, this feature significantly increases the object's value and desirability.

Due to the glass elements in different colors and textures, no two pieces are exactly alike: each one has its own unique composition. This vase is a particularly spectacular, richly decorated version with a wavy rim.

Similar objects can be seen in Marc Heiremans’ book “AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932–1972” (pp. 106–109, 209, 218, and 222). This piece has an attribution mark,
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