{"product_id":"ercole-barovier-8","title":"Ercole Barovier","description":"\u003cp\u003eErcole Barovier\u003cbr\u003eBalloton optic fish with applied details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetreria Artistica Barovier\u003cbr\u003eItaly, ca. 1925\u003cbr\u003eFish with red balloton optic body and oxidized silver leaf\u003cbr\u003e11\" l x 5 1\/2\" h (28 x 14 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a rare opportunity to purchase a wonderful and early piece of Ercole Barovier design history. Ercole Barovier was responsible for numerous important twentieth century glass series across a few furnaces. This fish was executed by Vetreria Artistica Barovier, the same furnace responsible for the Primavera series among numerous other highly-collected series. This fish features a beautiful red body that was achieved by melting red glass frit into the surface until it was nearly a solid color. Then, silver leaf was applied to the surface and, over time, it has tarnished into a lovely contrasting silvery-gray color. Additionally, the body was placed into a balloton mold which was responsible for the diamond-shaped optic pattern that closely resembles fish scales. The fish also has applied details in both amber and black glass. All in all, this is a remarkable piece with immense detail and supremely high execution standards. To gild the lily, as it were, the piece retains its original Vetreria Artistica Barovier label. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. Fully intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is free within the United States.\u003cbr\u003eGiven the price of the item, I do not ship abroad. Please send me a message if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss alternatives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Attainable Rarities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49808830038239,"sku":"2026018","price":8750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0132\/3487\/files\/IMG_5532.jpg?v=1780252063","url":"https:\/\/attainablerarities.com\/products\/ercole-barovier-8","provider":"Attainable Rarities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}