Murano Glass

Auction 173C

20. March 2024 at 3:00 PM CET

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Rare Murano vases in high demand

The high-quality selection in the Murano auction on March 20 attracted collectors from all over the world. Bidders targeted rare designs by big names such as Fulvio Bianconi, Carlo Scarpa, Dino Martens, Ercole Barovier and Paolo Venini, all of which achieved outstanding prices.

With a hammer price of €40,000, the 'A Dama' vase by Paolo Venini was the highlight of the auction. A renowned collector was able to secure this technically highly elaborate vase made from the smallest single murrines. The 'Murrine opache' plate by Carlo Scarpa, which is probably a unique piece, was a pleasant surprise. The attractive decoration of fused rectangular murrines in red, black, gray and clear glass immediately caught the eye of connoisseurs. In an exciting bidding battle, international bidders raised the lot from €1,800 to €14,000. Fulvio Bianconi was represented with a vase from the extremely rare 'A Fiori' series on the art market. The slender vase in the shape of a cone fetched the expected €18,000. The rare 'Vetro mosaico' vase by Ercole Barovier from 1924/25 was also able to confirm its estimated price. Collectors appreciated Dino Marten's vase from the 'Eldorado' series with a hammer price of €10,000. A collector from the USA prevailed in an exciting bidding battle for a large 'Crepusculo' vase by Ercole Barovier.

Unsold objects can still be purchased in our post auction sale until April 19.

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