Rare 9-Arm Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Italy
c. 1942
Clear-colored textured glass fixture with brass mounts & gilded metal. Nine arms, each supporting a simple glass bobeche and fitted with a standard candelabra socket. *This fixture has been UL listed.
h. 36" diam. 28"
$36,000.
Published: Venini Catalogue Raisonné. Pg. 265, ex. 189.
Ref: 62 CSC 03
Rare Pasta Vitrea Vase by Carlo Scarpa for MVM Cappellin
Italy
c. 1929
Rare, early vase created by one of the most celebrated designers of Murano glass. Opaque red "pasta" glass with low domed foot, flared opening at top and applied ring around the base of the neck. The density, texture & variation of color displayed in this vase is consistent with other examples of Scarpa's work from this period. This is a rare example of this type of work, and no other documented examples of this form are known to exist. Acid-stamped "CVM" with crown. Provenance: Private collection - Milano. Documentation : the following two books show related examples, that share similar characteristics to this vase. Carlo Scarpa, I vetri di Murano, by Marina Barovier. Pg 42-45. / Venetian Glass, the Nancy Olnick & Giorgio Spanu Collection. Pg 48-51.
h. 8" diam. 7.5"
Excellent original condition. Tiny chip to inside of foot that is only visible when the vase is turned upside-down.
Price on request
Ref: 10 CSC 01
