Bidspirit auction | 1940S ERCOLE BAROVIER MURANO GLASS

1940S ERCOLE BAROVIER MURANO GLASS ROSTRATO VASE - A vintage Italian Murano glass vase executed in the Rostrato technique. Design by Ercole Barovier, ca. 1940s. Clear glass piece covered in spikes. Unmarked. Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889–1974) is one of the most important figures in Murano glass of the 20th century. At the age of 30 he became a partner in his father's company, Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C. He became sole proprietor in 1936 and renamed the company to Barovier & Toso in 1942 where he maintained artistic direction until 1972. Over the course of his 50-years there, Barovier invented numerous techniques which contributed significantly to the resurgence of Murano art glass. The Rostrato technique, one of the most complex in Venetian glass, involves manually applying molten glass points to the surface of the vase, creating a sculptural texture that catches and refracts light. Keywords: Collectibles, Art Glass, Interior Decor, Flower Vases, Mid Century Modern, Gifts. Dimensions Height 11 in. Condition Overall good condition, consistent with age. The surface shows light wear. No damage, or restorations observed. Please refer to the photos. Sold as is..