Seguso Vetri d'Arte Blu sfumato cristallo sommerso vase Italy, ca. 1958 9 1/4" h (23.5 cm)
The sommerso glass technique, translating to submerged, was immensely popular on Murano during the post-war period. Few designers are more connected to the glass technique than Flavio Poli. This particular example features a blue sfumato (gradient) body that was submerged in a thick layer of clear glass whereupon deep surface ribbing was added.
Excellent condition. Two very miniscule flakes to the bottom edge, only viewable under close examination.
References: Seguso Vetri d’Arte Glass Objects from Murano (1932-1973), Heiremans, p. 148 shows model. Seguso Vetri d’Arte Online Archive. Glass Study Center Archives, Giorgio Cini Foundation, Island of S. Giorgio Maggiore Venice offers additional documentation.
