Thomas Stearns (1936-2006), ‘Cappello del Doge’ vase, ca. 1962
double incalmo glass oval vase with asymmetrical spout, mustard yellow glass base and black anthracite glass top
produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy
15.5 x 13.5 x 12 cm (base)
signed with three-line acid-stamp ‘venini murano ITALIA’
excellent condition
see: https:///detail/thomas-stearns/NY050113/93?fromSearch=thomas%20stearn&searchPage=1
(sold for $60.000)
LITERATURE
variations of this piece can be found in the following:
F. Deboni, I vetri Venini, Turin 1989;
M. Barovier, Thomas Stearns at Venini: 1960-1962, Milan 2019;
M. Barovier, R. Barovier Mentasti and Attilia Dorigato, Il Vetro Di Murano Alle Biennali 1895-1972, Milan 1995;
F. Deboni, Murano ‘900, Milan, 1996;
H. Ricke and E. Schmitt, Italian Glass, Murano-Milan, 1930-1970: The Collection of the Steinberg Foundation, New York, 1997;
A. Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini Catalogue Raisonné 1921-1986, Milan 2000.