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Tall Murano Glass Sommerso Teardrop Sculpture by Flavio Poli, Italy, circa 1950s

About the Item

This is a very good example of "Murano" art glass in the form of a tall Tear Drop with beautiful colours. The piece has layers of deep pink and blue all encased in a clear glass form, as per the Sommerso technique. Weight about 2kg unpacked We attribute this piece to Flavio Poli who designed very similar pieces for Seguso Vetri d'Arte.
  • Attributed to:
    Flavio Poli (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good condition A few small air bubbles in the glass from the time of making.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: G 4061stDibs: LU990323805912
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