Italo Varisco - Drinking set (9) - Crystal

Tableware set consisting of: 8 flute glasses, height 20.2 cm and diameter 6.2 cm, and a cylindrical carafe, height 26.7 cm × diameter 9 cm. Characteristics of the glass: slender stem and flat round base. Pieces are mouth-blown crystal and hand-engraved by the Treviso master Italo Varisco, an artist renowned for his mastery. Artist: Italo Varisco, each piece signed. Decoration: Engraving depicting grape leaves and grape clusters. Condition: Collectible item. Italo Varisco (died February 2026) was known worldwide for his true masterpieces born of experimentation, love and respect for the raw material and solid training started at a very young age at the Murano glass experimental school. Varisco’s résumé also includes numerous recognitions as well as creations exhibited in both private collections and museums, as well as the creation of World Cup trophies in the world's most important sports competitions. A few years ago, Italo Varisco also had his artistic value and commitment recognized with an honorary doctorate in architecture awarded by a US university.