Ref : UH04_14
Giangurgolo Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi
Artist
Fulvio Bianconi
“Giangurgolo”, Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi.
“Lattimo” glass figurine with polychrome decoration.
Represents a slender character playing the accordion. The character is masked (red nose) and wears a black hat trimmed with a red feather.
Dressed in a “lattimo” glass costume decorated with a yellow spiral and black decorations, the character rests on a black circular base.
The figurines of the Commedia dell’arte series represent one of the most characteristic productions of Fulvio Bianconi for Venini.
Rare monumental figurine measuring 55 cms (the “classic” edition of the object measuring 36 cms).
Details
You should know
Listed in the Venini archives under number 2909 (classic size figurine).
Lit. : Fulvio Bianconi alla Venini, Skira, Le Stanze del Vetro, exhibition catalog p.332.
Exhibited : 1948, Venise, XXIV Biennale | 1949, Milano, Exposition Galleria del Naviglio | 1960, Milano, XII Triennale.
Signed with a round acid stamp “Venini Murano Italia”.
Good original condition.
Specifications
- Period
- circa 1947 - 1948
- Dimensions
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Height: 21Â 21/32Â in. (55 cm)
Width: 5Â 33/64Â in. (14 cm)
Depth: 5Â 33/64Â in. (14 cm)