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Alfredo Barbini, a glass artist born in 1912 on the islands of Murano in the lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the twentieth century. His parents were members of families which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and beadmakers.
Barbini began his long career in 1925 at the age of 13, working in the S.A.I.A.R. Ferro Toso factory. In 1929 he joined Cristalleria di Venezia e Murano as a master glassblower. He left that firm in 1932 for employment with a glass workshop in Milan, but returned to Murano to work first at the newly formed Zecchin & Martinuzzi firm and then with Seguso Vetri d'Arte. From 1936 to 1944 he was a partner and master glassblower at Societa Anonima Vetri Artistici Murano, known as S.A.V.A.M.
Following World War II Barbini worked as master glassblower and designer successively with Archimede Seguso and Napoleone Martinuzzi, then became a partner with Vetreria Vistosi and, later, Gino Cenedese. With financial assistance from the firm of Salviati & C., for whom he produced products, he formed in 1950 his own glass firm, Vetreria Alfredo Barbini (reorganized in 1983 as Alfredo Barbini Srl). His firm exhibited his work at the Venice Biennales from 1950 to 1961. He died in 2007.
Alfredo Barbini internally decorated glass aquarium sculpture of butterflies, c1960. Signed A. Barbini (underside), with Barbini Murano label (upper right corner). Measures: 5.8 in. x 2.8 in. x 8.8 in. tall Domestic Shipping: $50
Taylor & Harris(1912 Murano 2007) Entwurf 1980er Jahre für Barbini, Murano. Rosa getöntes Glas. Mandelförmiger Gefässkörper mit 2 einsteckbaren Glasröhrchen als Blumenhalterung. An der Wandung signiert "Barbini murano" und Herstelleretikett. H 13 cm. - Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. Minimal bestossen (Einsatz).
Schuler AuktionenBARBINI ALFREDO (1912 - 2007). attributed. Centerpiece with large ribbing in transparent colorless bullicante glass with inclusion of gold leaf. 1940s.. Cm 22,00 x 10,00 x 20,00.
Capitolium ArtDESCRIPTION: Murano glass vase by Alfredo Barbini crafted as a double gourd with a beige lower body and a red upper body. Signed "Barbini Murano" immediately above foot and numbered "78" on underside. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSIONS: H: 8.75" D: 5.75" - CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.
Akiba GalleriesDESCRIPTION: Murano glass vase by Alfredo Barbini crafted as a red bottle with a beige shoulder, neck, and lip. Signed "Barbini Murano" immediately above foot and numbered "46" on underside. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSIONS: H: 12.25" W: 3.5" L: 3.25" - CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.
Akiba GalleriesAlfredo Barbini (1912-2007) Vase poisson, verre, H 16 cm
Geneve EncheresA Murano Italian art glass bowl designed by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007). Mid Century Modern Space Age Minimalist design with a clear, round, hollowed out, demilune form body and flat bottom for display. Signed to bottom rim BARBINI MURANO. Dimensions: 7 X 6 X 6 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild to moderate age related wear and surface scratches. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $55 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction GalleryAlfredo Barbini (1912-2007) A "Medusa" Murano glass pendant lamp, circa 1960s; Venice, Italy Appears unmarked The pink and lavender glass inverted dome with all over "scavo" effect, single light to the interior, and suspended via three wire cables from a chromed metal flush mount, electrified
John Moran AuctioneersAlfredo Barbini Murano große Aschenschale Mitte 20. Jh., signiert Barbini Murano, massives farbloses Glas, plangeschliffener Stand, rechteckig gedrückt mit vier geschliffenen Ablageplätzen, normale Gebrauchsspuren, D 23,5 cm. Alfredo Barbini Murano large ash dish Mid 20th century, signed Barbini Murano, solid colourless glass, plane cut stand, rectangular pressed with four cut shelves, normal signs of wear, D 23,5 cm.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbHAngle Cut Bowl. Signed on base. 45 degree lean. Measures 6" with 5" diameter. Excellent condition.
District AuctionAlfredo Barbini (1912-2007): Murano Glass Fish Sculpture signed "A. Barbini" to underside
Abell AuctionA Murano Italian studio art glass table lamp, produced in the style of Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007). A rectangular form in cracked ice style with single bulb, candlestick style lighting fixture. Surmounting a rectangular cracked ice glass base. No apparent signature. Dimensions: 17 X 10 X 5 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild age related surface wear. Working condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction GalleryALFREDO BARBINI (1912-2007) Aquarium Sculpture with Three Shrimp circa 1950-70 internally decorated glass, etched 'A. Barbini' height 8 3/4in (22.2cm); width 8in (20.3cm); depth 3 1/4in (8.2cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BonhamsALFREDO BARBINI (1912-2007) Aquarium Sculpture with Three Fish circa 1950-70 internally decorated glass, etched 'A. Barbini' height 8 3/4in (22.3cm); width 8 1/4in (21cm); depth 3 1/4in (8.3cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BonhamsAlfredo Barbini (Italian, 1912-2007) - Murano Glass Bowl. Ocher, white and gold leaf shades. Legnth: 15cm. Height: 5.5cm.
PasarelAlfredo Barbini (Italian, 1912-2007) - Murano Glass Bowl. Pink and quilted gold fleck bullicante bowl. Height: 6.5cm. Diameter: 19cm.
PasarelAlfredo Barbini, attribution Lidded glass vessels, set of two VAMSA Italy, c. 1938 glass 5 h x 6.5 dia in (13 x 17 cm) 3.25 h x 3.75 dia in (8 x 10 cm) Provenance: Collection of Carl Bellavia This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
WrightAlfredo Barbini Sasso, two Italy, c. 1975 scavo glass 3 h x 4 w x 4.25 d in (8 x 10 x 11 cm) 2.75 h x 3.5 w x 3.5 d in (7 x 9 x 9 cm) Etched signature to underside of one example 'Barbini'. Provenance: Collection of Carl Bellavia Literature: Murano 900, Deboni, pg. 25 discusses technique This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
WrightAlfredo Barbini Vetro Pesante Sasso vase Vetreria Alfredo Barbini Italy, 1962 wheel-carved glass 10 h x 9 w x 4 d in (25 x 23 x 10 cm) Etched signature to underside 'A Barbini'. Provenance: Liliane Fawcett, Themes and Variations, London | Fifty/50 Gallery, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1992, Collection of Robert and Lisa Kessler Literature: Murano Glas 1945-1970, Heiremans, pg. 25 illustrates this example This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
WrightBARBINI ALFREDO (1912 - 2007). Floor lamp. 1940s. Literature (for glass): Deboni Franco, Murano '900, Bocca Editori, Milano, fig. 173. Cm 45,00 x 170,00 x 45,00.
Capitolium ArtItaly, Murano, c. 1970, in frosted blown glass and polychrome decoration with drippings, signed and marked. Signs of wear. Dim.: 32 cm
Marques dos SantosGold aventurine background with red and green elliptical spots and clamshell thumb indentation.
DuMouchellesParadiesvogel Murano, 20. Jh., wohl Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) | Violettes und farbloses Glas, tlw. mit goldenen Pulvereinschmelzungen. H. 38,5 cm.
Scheublein Art & AuktionenProperty of a gentlemanAlfredo Barbini (1912 - 2007)A pair of apple and pear Murano glass paperweightsDimensions:(Apple) 3 in. (H) x 4 in. (W)(Pear) 5 in. (H) x 3.5 in. (W)
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