“Brighella”, Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi.
“Lattimo” glass figurine with polychrome decoration.
Represents a slender character dressed in a costume adorned with carnival masks. The character is masked and wears a white hat adorned with a green feather.
Dressed in a “lattimo” glass costume decorated with a blue and green spiral, the character stands on a circular black base.
The figurines from the Commedia dell’arte series are among the most distinctive creations by 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), She holds two masks in her hands, but our piece is distinguished by its crossed arms.
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: 21 21/32 in. (55 cm)
Width: 4 23/32 in. (12 cm)
Depth: 5 5/16 in. (13,5 cm)