African woman figurine by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano Italy.
Figurine of an African woman whose clothing is made of glass with large murrines of white, red and blue color on an amethyst base.
The deliberately primitive head in black glass is reminiscent of ebony sculptures.
The figurine rests on a clear glass base decorated with white and black glass.
Referenced in the Venini archives under the number 4922.
Details
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Fulvio Bianconi at Venini, Le Stanze del vetro, Skira, p.440
Very good condition, minor defect on the back of the right arm, probably original
Specifications
- Period
- 1953 - 1954
- Dimensions
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Height: 17Â 21/64Â in. (44 cm)
Width: 3Â 15/16Â in. (10 cm)
Depth: 2Â 61/64Â in. (7,5 cm)