Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), rare ‘Con Fiori’ vase, 1950
crystal glass with very slight yellow tint, added flowers made from very fine single canes
16 cm (height)
unsigned (as other examples of the series)
a lot of scratches at the bottom of the piece due to its age; the rest of it is in perfect condition
LITERATURE
This piece is referenced in the following publication:
M. Heiremans, Murano Glas 1945-1970, Antwerpen 1989.
EXHIBITED
Examples of Bianconi’s ‘Con Fiori’ are in the collection of Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris;
IX Triennale die Milano, Palazzo dell’Arte, Milan, May – November 1951.