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Fulvio Bianconi
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Fulvio Bianconi
- "Le Maschere Italiane" or "Meneghino" Figurine from the "Commedia dell'Arte" Series
- with acid stamp Venini/Murano/ITALIA
- lattimo glass and paste vitree
Exhibited
XXIVa Biennale d’arte, Venice, 1948 (for the series)
Italy at Work, Her Renaissance in Design Today, United States traveling exhibition, 1950 (for the model)
Italy at Work, Her Renaissance in Design Today, United States traveling exhibition, 1950 (for the model)
Literature
Venini Catalogo Rosso, model no. 2903
XXIVa Biennale d’arte, Venice, ASAC photographic archives, Ferruzzi photograph 526 C (for the model in situ at the Bienniale)
Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini: Catalogue Raisonné 1921-1986, Milan, 2000, p. 216, no. 151
XXIVa Biennale d’arte, Venice, ASAC photographic archives, Ferruzzi photograph 526 C (for the model in situ at the Bienniale)
Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini: Catalogue Raisonné 1921-1986, Milan, 2000, p. 216, no. 151
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. The glass presents with a few minor air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent in the making and not visually distracting. The surfaces with light surface scratches and minor surface dirt to the recessed portions of the design, consistent with a an gentle handling. A very playful design by Bianconi.
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.