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    Posted 10 years ago

    Rick55
    (130 items)

    A while back, I purchased this Murano Blackamoor figurine. I had never seen anything like him and fell in love with his uniqueness and vibrant colors. He was manufactured by Artistica Soffiera Vetreria - Barovier
    Seguso Ferro circa 1933-1937 -which are the only 4 years the company was in business- before becoming Seguso Vetri D' Arte. His upper torso, face and legs, although made of glass, have an almost metallic iridescence to them. I believe the red, green and blue are pasta glass but am not certain. He is in excellent condition and stands over 11"tall, weighs 2 lbs. and retains his original gold foil label. I would appreciate any additional information you can provide.

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    1. antiquerose antiquerose, 10 years ago
      A++++ Find with the Label!!! Love it
    2. Rick55 Rick55, 10 years ago
      Thank you Anita and aghcollect.
    3. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Just WONDERFUL!

      That is the first time I have seen an FBS Venetian sticker too!
      Thanks for sharing this amazing item!
    4. antiquerose antiquerose, 10 years ago
      Thanks....Just call me Rose.....LOL

      Superb find!! Can you post a close up of the label for us here!!
    5. antiquerose antiquerose, 10 years ago
      If you love Murano Art Glass -- Check out Fossilfly forum here:

      http://www.fossilfly.com/Forums/

      ....and you might want to post your item there too, as I am sure Charlie there would like to have that label in their label section (as I do not think it is there...?):

      http://www.fossilfly.com/Forums/album.php?albumid=5
    6. Rick55 Rick55, 10 years ago
      Thanks for the kind words vetraio50, and for the loves austrohungaro, sklo42 and racer4four. Rose... How can I add another picture to include a close-up of the label?
    7. MacArt MacArt, 10 years ago
      amazing piece!

      couple of notes, "pasta glass" or glass paste or "pate de verre" is made using different method, it's produced in molds so in a sense it's highest grade of pressed glass, and this figurine is all made from hot glass from furnace.

      and another point - it probably would not be appropriate to say that "Artistica Soffiera Vetreria - Barovier Seguso Ferro" became " Seguso Vetri D' Arte" because Barovier family is one of the genuinely old glass producing dynasties (read 13th century) and is in business still by name Barovier & Toso.

      congrats on the find, it's truly magnificent!
    8. Rick55 Rick55, 10 years ago
      Thank you for the kind words MacArt. Like I said, I believed the glass to be pasta glass but was uncertain. Thank you for the clarification. As far as Seguso Verti D' Arte, I was basing my assumption on the timeline reflected in in "Murano Magic" http://www.boglewood.com/murano/producers/segusovetri.html which shows Barovier Seguso Ferro S.V.A (1933-1937) immediately followed by S.V.A (1937-1973). I guess I must have misunderstood it.
    9. MacArt MacArt, 10 years ago
      I'm glad I could help! took a look at Your collection, some impressive stuff, keep on!
    10. antiquerose antiquerose, 10 years ago
      @Rick55 -- Just post another post here with the label and make it 2/of 2 with a link to this post also.

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