Vintage Murano 50s Glass Cat figurine by Alfredo Barbini.
A stunning example of tis series featuring an ombre effect to the cased glass from green to yellow, an expressive face and yellow bow with loads of movement to it.
Alfredo Barbini (1912–2007), a glass artist born in 1912 on the islands of Murano in the lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the 20th century. His parents were members of families, which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and beadmakers.
There are other examples of this style of cat available online with original label.
measures- *more to follow
H 15cm
W 10cm
D 5cm
notes-
no chips / cracks
production marks to edges of the bow
light surface marks
occlusions in the glass as with handmade glass
movement marks to base
Vintage Murano 50s Glass Cat figurine by Alfredo Barbini.
A stunning example of tis series featuring an ombre effect to the cased glass from green to yellow, an expressive face and yellow bow with loads of movement to it.
Alfredo Barbini (1912–2007), a glass artist born in 1912 on the islands of Murano in the lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the 20th century. His parents were members of families, which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and beadmakers.
There are other examples of this style of cat available online with original label.
measures- *more to follow
H 15cm
W 10cm
D 5cm
notes-
no chips / cracks
production marks to edges of the bow
light surface marks
occlusions in the glass as with handmade glass
movement marks to base
