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The Ode to the One That Got Away

The Ode to the One That Got Away

As collectors, we have all been in a situation where we opted not to purchase an item, for whatever reason, and in hindsight we realize we should have made the...

The Ode to the One That Got Away

As collectors, we have all been in a situation where we opted not to purchase an item, for whatever reason, and in hindsight we realize we should have made the...

Why Simply Saying “It’s by Seguso” Actually Means Nothing, a Sympathetic Diatribe

Why Simply Saying “It’s by Seguso” Actually Mea...

So often when perusing websites, auctions, and Instagram for Murano glass, I see the phrase “it’s by Seguso” being applied to countless pieces in an effort to seemingly place attribution....

Why Simply Saying “It’s by Seguso” Actually Mea...

So often when perusing websites, auctions, and Instagram for Murano glass, I see the phrase “it’s by Seguso” being applied to countless pieces in an effort to seemingly place attribution....

The Overlapping Histories of Giacomo Cappellin and Paolo Venini

The Overlapping Histories of Giacomo Cappellin ...

This article serves to clear the air by articulating the histories between Giacomo Cappellin and Paolo Venini, as I see so much confusion and misinformation surrounding the production of their...

The Overlapping Histories of Giacomo Cappellin ...

This article serves to clear the air by articulating the histories between Giacomo Cappellin and Paolo Venini, as I see so much confusion and misinformation surrounding the production of their...

The Reverence for Murano Glass and Buying Vintage Pieces Today

The Reverence for Murano Glass and Buying Vinta...

Since the thirteenth century, glassblowing in Venice has been relegated to the Island of Murano. This was due to the desire to limit the possible spread of fire to the...

The Reverence for Murano Glass and Buying Vinta...

Since the thirteenth century, glassblowing in Venice has been relegated to the Island of Murano. This was due to the desire to limit the possible spread of fire to the...