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Napoleone Martinuzzi
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Napoleone Martinuzzi
- "Soffiato" Vase
- blown glass with applied canes
- Height: 12 1/4 inches
model no. 3145
Exhibited
IIIa Biennale di Monza, 1927 (model first exhibited)
Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, 2003-2015 (present lot exhibited)
Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, 2003-2015 (present lot exhibited)
Literature
Franco Deboni, Venini Glass Catalogue 1921-2007, Volume II, Turin, 2007, p. 12 (model illustrated)
Franco Deboni, Venini Glass, Its History, Artists and Techniques, Volume I, Turin, 2007, p. 20 (period photograph of model at Monza, 1927)
Marino Barovier, Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini 1925-1931, Milan, 2013, p. 139 (model illustrated)
Franco Deboni, Venini Glass, Its History, Artists and Techniques, Volume I, Turin, 2007, p. 20 (period photograph of model at Monza, 1927)
Marino Barovier, Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini 1925-1931, Milan, 2013, p. 139 (model illustrated)
Condition
Overall very good condition with no damage detected. There is a small raised dimple of glass to the top rim, however this occurred during the making of the vase and does not adversely affect the overall attractive appearance.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.