Arte Nuova, Pustetto & Zanetti Glass Identification Guide + Gallery
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The Arte Nuova glass factory was founded on the island of Murano, Venice, Italy, in 1954. There is precious little information available about this company, even the factory name is uncertain, but it is possible different names were used at different times. There are three known factory labels. One uses the name "Pustetto & Zanetti Murano", another uses "Arte Nuova Murano" and the third has both names. Different sources give the closing date as 1965 or 1968. During this time, Arte Nuova become known for their high quality work using the sommerso technique, winning prizes at the 1958 world fair in Brussels. According to online sources, glassmakers and designers involved with the factory include Itamo Pustetto, Licio Zanetti, Mario Fuga, Aldo Fuga, Nino D'Este, and Alessandro Lenarda.
Arte Nuova, Pustetto & Zanetti Marks & Labels
Shield shaped Pustetto & Zanetti label, reads "Pustetto & Zanetti, Murano".
Circular Arte Nuova label, reads "Arte Nuova Murano, Pustetto & Zanetti, Made in Italy".
Rectangular Arte Nuova label, reads "Arte Nuova Murano, Grand Prize, Genuine Venetian Glass, World Fair Brussels, 1958". Can also be found with the top "Arte Nuova Murano" section missing.
A green, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Made by Arte Nuova. the exact same item can be found online with a label that reads "Arte Nuova Murano, Grand Prize, Genuine Venetian Glass, World Fair Brussels, 1958".
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A brown, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Made by Arte Nuova.
A brown, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Made by Arte Nuova, labelled.
Label reads "Grand Prize, Genuine Venetian Glass, World Fair Brussels, 1958".
A blue, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Made by Arte Nuova.
A purple, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Made by Arte Nuova.
A pink, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Made by Arte Nuova.
A pink, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Made by Arte Nuova.
A pink, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass sculpture vase / bowl. Made by Arte Nuova, labelled.
Label reads "Arte Nuova Murano, Pustetto & Zanetti, Made in Italy".
A pink, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass sculpture vase. Made by Arte Nuova.
A pink, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass sculpture vase / bowl. Made by Arte Nuova.
A pink, blue and clear Murano sommerso glass sculpture vase / bowl. Made by Arte Nuova.
A green, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Made by Arte Nuova, labelled.
Very worn label would have read "Arte Nuova, Grand Prize, Genuine Venetian Glass, World Fair Brussels, 1958".
A green, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Made by Arte Nuova This exact design can be found online with a label which reads "Arte Nuova Murano, Grand Prize, Genuine Venetian Glass, World Fair Brussels 1958".
A brown, amber and clear triangular Murano sommerso glass ashtray bowl. Made by Arte Nuova, labelled.
Label reads "Arte Nuova Murano, Pustetto & Zanetti, Made in Italy".
A green, amber and clear triangular Murano sommerso glass ashtray bowl. Made by Arte Nuova.
A green, amber and clear triangular Murano sommerso glass ashtray bowl. Made by Arte Nuova.
A green, amber and clear square Murano sommerso glass ashtray bowl. Made by Arte Nuova.
A blue, uranium yellow and clear rectangular Murano sommerso glass ashtray bowl. Made by Arte Nuova.
A blue, uranium yellow and clear triangular Murano sommerso glass ashtray bowl. Made by Arte Nuova.
A pink, uranium yellow and clear triangular Murano sommerso glass ashtray bowl. Made by Arte Nuova.
A green and amber Murano cased glass ashtray bowl. Made by Arte Nuova.
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A green and uranium yellow Murano cased glass ashtray bowl. Made by Arte Nuova.
A pink and uranium yellow Murano cased glass ashtray bowl. Made by Arte Nuova, labelled.
A pink, blue and clear Murano sommerso glass vase or ashtray bowl. Probably made by Arte Nuova.
A blue, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass duck or swan sculpture. Made by Arte Nuova, labelled.
Very worn label would have read "Arte Nuova, Grand Prize, Genuine Venetian Glass, World Fair Brussels, 1958".
A blue, uranium yellow and clear Murano sommerso glass duck sculpture. Made by Arte Nuova.
A multicoloured Murano glass clown sculpture. Made by Arte Nuova, labelled.
A brown, amber and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Attributed to Arte Nuova.
A brown, amber and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Attributed to Arte Nuova.
A brown, amber and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Attributed to Arte Nuova.
A brown, amber and clear Murano sommerso glass vase or ashtray bowl. Attributed to Arte Nuova.
A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Attributed to Arte Nuova.
A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Attributed to Arte Nuova.
A pink, blue and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Attributed to Arte Nuova.
A purple, blue and clear Murano sommerso glass vase. Attributed to Arte Nuova.
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