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Ercole Barovier
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Ercole Barovier
- An Important "Grappoli d'Uva" Vase
- glass with applied polychrome murrine decoration
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner in New York, 1995
Exhibited
Mostra del cinquantenario at the XXVIa Biennale d’arte, Venice, 1952 (for a similar decoration)
Vetri di Murano 1860-1960, Verona, 1960 (for a similar decoration)
Vetri di Murano 1860-1960, Verona, 1960 (for a similar decoration)
Literature
Mostra del cinquantenario, XXVIa Biennale d’arte, Venice, 1952, ASAC photographic archives, Ferruzzi photograph 674 (for a similar decoration)
Vetri di Murano 1860-1960, Verona, 1960 (for a similar decoration)
Attilia Dorigato, Ercole Barovier 1889-1974, vetraio muranese, exh. cat., Museo Correr, Venice, 1989, p. 39 (for a similar decoration)
Vetri di Murano 1860-1960, Verona, 1960 (for a similar decoration)
Attilia Dorigato, Ercole Barovier 1889-1974, vetraio muranese, exh. cat., Museo Correr, Venice, 1989, p. 39 (for a similar decoration)
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. When viewed in person, the upper portion of the vase presents with a slightly more yellow color than in the catalogue illustration. The glass with a few minute air bubbles, particulate inclusions and minor surface irregularities inherent in the making and not at all visually disruptive. The glass surfaces with a few occasional light surface scratches consistent with age and gentle handling. An extremely rare vase with rich, exquisite decoration and coloration.
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.
Catalogue Note
Though the title of this series referenced grapes when it was presented at the Verona exhibition, the decorative motif of this vase was described as "Glicine" (wisteria) by Angelo Barovier in 1989.