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Carlo Scarpa for Venini “a Bolle” (Bullicante) Bowl, Amber Glass, Signed Venini Murano Italia, c. 1946–1955 - A refined and architectonic Murano glass bowl from the celebrated “a Bolle” (bullicante) series, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1946–1955. Executed in transparent smoky amber (fumé) glass, the vessel is formed as a compact hemispherical bowl with thick walls, a gently rounded lip, and a precisely ground flat base. The underside bears a lightly acid-etched three-line signature: VENINI / MURANO / ITALIA Details Designer: Carlo Scarpa (1906–1978) Manufacturer: Venini Origin: Murano, Italy Date: Circa 1946–1955 Model: “a Bolle” (Bullicante) bowl Material: Hand-blown glass with controlled air inclusions Color: Transparent smoky amber (fumé) Signature: Acid-etched “VENINI MURANO ITALIA” (three-line mark) Dimensions: Height: 4.3 cm Diameter: 6.8 cm Base diameter: 3.0 cm Condition Very good overall condition One bubble burst at the inner rim during production (typical kiln occurrence, not damage) Light surface wear and base scratches consistent with age No cracks or restorations observed Catalogue Note Carlo Scarpa’s “a Bolle” series for Venini represents one of the most rigorous and technically sophisticated explorations of controlled air inclusion in 20th-century glass. Developed in the immediate post-war period, the bullicante technique involves the systematic trapping of air bubbles between layers of glass, resulting in a highly ordered internal structure. Comparable examples are illustrated in the literature, including I Vetri di un Architetto, where related forms appear (see p. 111), and closely aligned shapes are documented (see p. 206, no. 46), reinforcing its placement within Scarpa’s canonical Venini output. https://issuu.com/kavanagh-auctions/docs/kavanagh_auctions_-carlo_scarpa_venini_collection_