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Ercole Barovier
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Ercole Barovier
- An Important and Rare "Mosaico" Vase
- with engraved mark E. Barovier Murano
- internally decorated fused murrine glass
Exhibited
Fragile, Murano, chefs d'oeuvre de verre de la Renaissance au XXI siècle, Fondation Dina Vierny, Musée Maillol, Paris, March 27-July 28, 2013 (present lot exhibited)
Literature
Rosa Barovier Mentasti, et al, Mille Anni di Arte del Vetro A Venezia, Milan, 1989, p. 256 (model illustrated)
Ercole Barovier 1888-1974: Vetraio Muranese, Milan, 1989, p. 25 (model illustrated)
Rosa Barovier Mentasti and Cristina Tonini, Fragile, Murano, chefs d'oeuvre de verre de la Renaissance au XXI siècle, Paris, 2013, cat. no. 120 (present lot illustrated)
Art of the Barovier: Glassmakers in Murano 1866-1972, Barovier, Milan, 2007, p. 94 (model illustrated)
Ercole Barovier 1888-1974: Vetraio Muranese, Milan, 1989, p. 25 (model illustrated)
Rosa Barovier Mentasti and Cristina Tonini, Fragile, Murano, chefs d'oeuvre de verre de la Renaissance au XXI siècle, Paris, 2013, cat. no. 120 (present lot illustrated)
Art of the Barovier: Glassmakers in Murano 1866-1972, Barovier, Milan, 2007, p. 94 (model illustrated)
Condition
Overall condition very good, with no damage or restoration detected. There are occasional minor abrasions to surfaces and extremities commensurate with age - these are mostly located toward the base of the vase. The lower internal 1/8th of the vase has minor liquid residue to the surface. There is a minor area of impurity in the making to the interior of one of the clear and the neighboring green murrine to the bottom 1/8th of the vase, however in our opinion this does not adversely affect the overall appearance of the vase, and is an inherent feature of the manufacturing process. There are several other minor trapped impurities and occasional open air bubbles to the outer surfaces - again features of manufacturing process. The lower 1/8th of the vase has a good clear engraved signature "E Barovier Murano". The colors in the online and printed catalogue do not exactly match reality. The blues are less saturated and intense and are more subtle in reality. The orange looks more golden/yellowy orange in reality. The colors overall are more attractive in our opinion than as portrayed in the catalogue photography.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.