Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), ‘Spira Aurata’ vase, ca. 1966
fused spirally deformed murrine canes with gold dust metallic inclusions
produced by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy
28 cm (height)
excellent condition
LITERATURE
different examples of the series can be found in the following:
G. Mariacher Vetri di Murano, Milano 1967;
M. Barovier, L’arte dei Barovier, vetrai di Murano 1866-1972, Venice 1993;
M. Heiremans, Murano Glass. Themes and Variations (1910-1970), Stuttgart 2002.