1950s Museum-Quality a.v.e.m. Anzolo Fuga "Astrale" Art Glass Sculpture (7.8 LBS

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Up for sale is a rare, museum-quality mid-century Venetian art glass vessel designed by master artist Anzolo Fuga for Arte … Read more Up for sale is a rare, museum-quality mid-century Venetian art glass vessel designed by master artist Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), c. 1955–1960. Belonging to Fuga’s highly sought-after Astrale series, this monumental piece stands 15 inches tall, weighs nearly 8 lbs, and represents the pinnacle of post-war Italian hot-work collecting.
​Literature & Attribution​Designer / Furnace: Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano, Italy.​Series: Astrale (c. 1955–1960).​Reference Documentation: Works from this series are published in primary Murano reference texts, including Rosa Barovier Mentasti's Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. 1955–1968 (Acanthus Press) and Marc Heiremans' AVEM: Arte Vetraria Muranese – Artistic Production 1932–1972 (Arnoldsche).​Key Features & Craftsmanship​Signature Design Elements: Dense white lattice/canes along the upper flared neck transitioning into a rich, deep ruby body wrapped with dark, undulating trail accents.​Complex Multi-Layer Casing: Heavy-gauge sommerso construction anchored by a vibrant turquoise/cobalt blue base and an opaque white internal casing interior.​Commanding Scale: Substantial 15-inch teardrop silhouette with a smooth, factory-finished polished flat base.​Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Features minor, authentic movement and shelf wear on the flat polished base consistent with age and heavy usage.
​Specifications
​Height: 15 inches
​Width: 7 inches
​Weight: ~7.8 lbs (7 lbs 12 oz)
​Maker: A.V.E.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese)
​Designer: Anzolo Fuga
​Origin: Murano, Italy (c. 1955–1960)
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