Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977), a ‘Pianta Grassa’ sculpture, ca. 1925-1931
model no. 2490
the series of ‘Piante Grasse’ (succulents) in pulegoso glass were first presented at the IV Triennale in Monza, 1930
executed by Venini & C., Murano, Italy
15 x 19 cm
signed with two-line acid stamp
very good condition
see: https:///en/lot/lot-6033248 (sold for $81.250)
LITERATURE
Different examples from the series are referenced in the following:
M. Barovier, Napoleone Martinuzzi: Vetraio del Novecento, Venice 1992;
F. Deboni, Venini Glass, Turin 1996;
M. Barovier, Napoleone Martinuzzi. Venini 1925-1931, exh. cat., Venice: Le Stanze del Vetro, Milan 2013;
A. Bettagno, Gli Artisti Di Venini, Milan 1996;
A. Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini. Catalogue Raisonné 1921-1986, Milan 2000.