Rare glass objects from the latter half of the nineteenth century illustrate the beginning of the effort to revive art glass production in Murano. Magnificent examples of murrine, a type of glassware, represent the early twentieth century, some of them with designs by Hans Stoltenberg-Lerche. The lively 1930s and 1940s are notable for the glass produced by the Barovier factory, followed by the colourful and glowing 1950s and 1960s objects of Dino Martens, Ansolo Fuga, Fulvio Bianconi et al. Very rare glass objects from the collaboration between Fucina degli Angeli and artists of international standing, including Cocteau, Picasso and Kokoschka, round off this documentary encompassing more than a century of Murano art glass. Included here is an historical survey of Murano glass, thanks to one of the largest and most important American private collections, providing fresh insights into the field of Italian glass.

A historical survey of Murano glass, thanks to one of the largest and most important American private collections.Donna and Nell Weisman's love of Italy and its culture brought them to the lagoon city, where their encounter with the extraordinary material that is glass has not failed to make an impact. Rare glass objects from the latter half of the 19th century illustrate the beginning of the effort to revive art glass production in Murano. Magnificent examples of very rare murrine represent the early 20th century, some of them by Artisti Barovier.The lively 1930s and 1940s are notable for the glass produced by the Barovier factory, followed by the colourful and glowing 1950s and 1960s objects of Dino Martens, Fulvio Bianconi,Archimede Seguso and others. Attractive glass objects from the collaboration between Fucina degli Angeli and artists of international standing, round off this documentary.

Foreword

Murano's Rebirths

Ercole Barovier: A Protagonist of 20th Century Murano Glass

The Collection

Pietro Bigaglia; CompagniaVenezia e Murano; Salviati Dr. Antonio

Vittorio Zuffi; Ferro Toso & Co.

Artisti Barovier;Vetreria Artistica Barovier; Ferro Toso Barovier;

BarovierToso & Co.; Barovier &Toso

Fratelli Toso; C.V.M. Pauly & Co.; A.VE.M.

S.A.L.I.R.; M.V.M. Cappellin & Co.

V.S.M. Venini & Co.;Venini & Co.

Zecchin-Martinuzzi Vetri Artistici e Mosaici; Salviati & Co.;

Vetreria e Soffieria Barovier Seguso & Fer[o; Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Vetreria Archimede Seguso;Vetreria artistica rag. Aureliano Toso;

Vetreria Alfredo Barbini

A.VE.M.; Gino Cenedese & Co.

Glass and Art

Glossary

Bibliography

Index of objects by artist

Index of objects by manufacturer