A Rare "Flame" Vase with Full Provenance — Murano, 1960s
This stunning and rare "flame" (or pointed) vase is an authentic piece of Murano art glass, dating from the late 1950s to the 1960s. The body features a complex twisted ribbed design crafted using the celebrated Sommerso technique, showing a flawless organic gradient that flows seamlessly from a warm amber-yellow base to a deep ruby red at the spiked rim.
The piece is an absolute rarity for collectors, as it still retains three original vintage export labels simultaneously: the "Genuine Venetian Glass" label with the Lion of St. Mark, and the classic "Murano" key-shaped label. These labels are the ultimate proof of authenticity and date, and their survival together is exceptionally uncommon .
The base is masterfully cold-cut, ground, and polished perfectly flat. It features authentic, genuine shelf-wear scratches underneath, consistent with its age and history. The visible glass is in perfect condition, pristine, with no chips or cracks on the delicate points of the crown.
DETAILS
· Origin: Murano, Venice, Italy
· Period: Late 1950s – 1960s (Mid-Century Modern)
· Technique: Sommerso glass (submerged layers), twisted ribbed design
· Colors: Amber-yellow to deep ruby red gradient, encased in clear glass
· Markings: Three original vintage export labels present (Lion of St. Mark + "Murano" key label)
· Dimensions: Height 29.5 cm (11.6 in); Max width (rim) 23 cm (9.1 in); Base diameter 10.5 cm (4.1 in)
· Weight: 1520 grams (3.35 lbs)
· Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Visible glass perfect and intact, including the points. Flat bottom shows authentic vintage shelf wear. Original labels present with natural age wear
A NOTE ON ATTRIBUTION
This piece is offered without a specific attribution. The presence of the original export labels confirms its Murano origin and period, but no signature is present. In the world of Murano glass, many exceptional pieces from the 1950s and 1960s were unsigned, and their quality speaks for itself. This vase belongs to that tradition: a beautiful, authentic work from the golden age of Venetian glassmaking .
PERFECT FOR
· Collectors of authentic Murano art glass
· Enthusiasts of Sommerso technique and mid-century Italian design
· Those seeking a piece with original export labels and genuine provenance
A NOTE ON QUALITY
The quality of this piece is exceptional, even by Murano standards. The clarity and depth of colour, the flawless Sommerso gradient, and the masterfully cold-cut and polished base place it among the finest examples of Venetian glassmaking from this period.
The glass has a bright, resonant quality when tapped — a characteristic of high-quality glass that rivals the finest European production of the era. Without the original labels, one might easily mistake it for the work of another great European manufactory. The labels, however, confirm its Murano origin and tell the story of its export history.
This is a piece that speaks for itself — not through a signature, but through its exceptional craftsmanship.
SHIPPING
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