{"product_id":"luigi-scarpa-croce-and-alfredo-barbini-1","title":"Luigi Scarpa Croce and Alfredo Barbini","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuigi Scarpa Croce and Alfredo Barbini\u003cbr\u003eSommerso bowl with fumato technique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVAMSA\u003cbr\u003eItaly, 1938-40\u003cbr\u003eHeavy glass kidney-shaped bowl with detailed execution\u003cbr\u003e9” l, 6” w, 3 3\/8” h (23, 15, 8.5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful bowl was the result of the collaborative efforts of Luigi Scarpa Croce and\u003cbr\u003eAlfredo Barbini and has been an icon of the Murano glass collecting field since its\u003cbr\u003einception. This early modernist kidney shape would soon become an important form in\u003cbr\u003ethe post-war design world, but you see it here in the immediate pre-war period. That\u003cbr\u003eunderscores the importance and truly forward-thinking design efforts of Scarpa Croce\u003cbr\u003eand Barbini. The fumato technique was developed by Alfredo Barbini in 1938 while\u003cbr\u003emaster glassblower at V.A.M.S.A. To achieve this cloudy effect, molten glass was\u003cbr\u003eexposed to wood smoke, where it was encapsulated and could also be manipulated into\u003cbr\u003edistinct patterns. As exemplified in this bowl, the fumato technique was carried to the\u003cbr\u003enext level through manipulation into distinct striations and carefully placed air bubbles.\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is truly tangible expertise, and one can easily understand why this series is\u003cbr\u003ehighly sought after today. This particular example is of a larger size than one often sees,\u003cbr\u003emaking it perfect for accentuating your coffee or large side table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetreria Artistica Muranese Societá Anonima is the full name of the V.A.M.S.A. acronym.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: \u003cem\u003e1932-1942 Murano Glass and the Venice Biennale\u003c\/em\u003e, Barovier and Sonego, pp. 338-339 discuss company history and the fumato technique, and p. 383 shows related examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is free within the United States.\u003cbr\u003eIf you are an international customer, your shipping cost will show once you have added\u003cbr\u003ethe item to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Attainable Rarities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50248164901087,"sku":"2026024","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0132\/3487\/files\/IMG_6953.jpg?v=1781895456","url":"https:\/\/attainablerarities.com\/products\/luigi-scarpa-croce-and-alfredo-barbini-1","provider":"Attainable Rarities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}