Faceted Block Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, 1960s

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Geometric, faceted block vase, attributed to Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Murano near Venice (Italy), made in the 1960s or … Read more Geometric, faceted block vase, attributed to Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Murano near Venice (Italy), made in the 1960s or 1970s. Distinctive, multi-faceted prism cut, light blue tinted glass with yellow and aubergine-red inclusions in Sommerso technique. Height: 16 cm, Condition: minimal signs of wear, one micro-chip in the center of the vase – barely visible.

1. The innermost core: An organic, teardrop-shaped bubble of deep, dark burgundy/aubergine.

2. The middle layer: A luminous honey-yellow/amber layer encircles the red core and forms a thick base.

3. The outer block layer: The entire object is cast in thick-walled, solid light blue glass (aquamarine/celeste). It is only through this light blue outer coating that the edges of the diamond-like faceted cut acquire their distinctive, ice-blue luster. 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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