Cenedese Glass Identification Guide + Gallery
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In 1946, Gino Cenedese formed the company Cenedese & Co. In 1947 he was joined by Alfredo Barbini as a partner, who was also artistic director and master glassblower. After Barbini left in 1950 to start his own company, Cenedese began using freelance designers, which included Fulvio Bianconi, Riccardo Licata, and Napoleone Martinuzzi. Antonio Da Ros became artistic director in 1959. He frequently designed pieces using the Sommerso technique, often with 'Uranium' green glass that glows brightly in ultra violet light. Cenedese are probably best known for their range of Aquarium sculptures - large clear blocks of glass filled with suspended fish and seaweed. they were originally designed by Alfredo Barbini, and later continued by Riccardo Licata.
Sources: 20th Century Factory Glass by Lesley Jackson.
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Cenedese Marks & Labels
"Murano Cenedese Vetri" blue & white paper label, used during the 1950's.
"Murano Cenedese Vetri" blue & silver foil label, used during the 1950's and reintroduced in the 1980's.
"Murano Glass, Made in Italy" foil label, found exclusively on Cenedese glass.
"Murano Glass, Made in Italy" foil label, found exclusively on Cenedese glass.
"Cenedese Glass, Murano, Made in Italy" scalloped rectangular white paper label, used during the mid 1960's - early 1970's.
"Cenedese Glass, Murano, Made in Italy" rectangular white paper label with rounded corners, used from the 1970's - 1990's.
Animals
A pink Murano glass 'scavo' swan figurine. Made by Cenedese, signed.
A yellow Murano glass 'scavo' swan figurine. Made by Cenedese, signed.
A Murano glass tortoise with gold leaf inclusions and a bolle controlled bubble effect. Made by Cenedese, signed.
A blue and lilac Murano neodymium glass squirrel figurine. Made by Cenedese, labelled.
Geode Bowls
A blue and lattimo white Murano glass geode bowl. Made by Cenedese, signed and labelled.
A brown and uranium green Murano glass geode bowl. Made by Cenedese, labelled.
A blue and lilac Murano neodymium glass geode bowl. Made by Cenedese, signed.
Other Cenedese Glass
A blue and clear Murano glass candle holder or goblet. Made by Cenedese, labelled.
A turquoise and blue Murano glass ashtray bowl. Made by Cenedese, labelled.
An amber Murano glass vase. Made by Cenedese, labelled.
A blue and lilac Murano neodymium glass paperweight. Made by Cenedese, labelled.
A blue and uranium green Murano glass bowl. Made by Cenedese, signed.
A yellow and white striped Murano glass candlestick holder with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Cenedese, labelled.
A red and amber Murano sommerso glass candlestick holder. Made by Cenedese, signed and labelled.
A black and green Murano sommerso glass candlestick holder. Made by Cenedese, signed.
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