Seguso Vetri d'Arte Signed Murano Sommerso Glass Candlesticks by Flavio Poli

Description

Here is a wonderful pair of Venetian glass candlestick holders, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, and most likely designed by Flavio Poli in the 1950's. Signed to base Veronese, Seguso, Murano. The "Veronese" part indicates that these were made specifically for Marcel Barbier, to be sold via his retail shop in Paris. This style of signature is shown in the excellent book Seguso Vetri d'Arte - Glass Objects from Murano (1932-1973) by Marc Heiremans, page 379, and was in use during the 1950's. In a stunning combination of green glass cased in amber glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique.

Size

Measure approx 2.25 inches tall by 2.75 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks other than a couple of minute fleabites to the inside rim, shown in final picture.