Mario Badioli - Mario Badioli - Sculpture, I Volti - 27 cm - Murano glass - 1990

Murano Glass Sculpture - Abstract Face by Mario Badioli

Splendid and imposing work of artistic Murano glass depicting an abstract Picasso-inspired face, created by the renowned master Mario Badioli.
This piece perfectly embodies the vibrant, expressive, and chromatic style of the Murano master. The sculpture stands out for exceptional visual dynamism, with hot-applied elements: raised blue eyes, intensely red lips, details in colored glass, and a flowing dark glass hairstyle with white thread accents.

Uniqueness and Freehand Craftsmanship
As is typical of artworks modeled entirely by hand in the furnace without rigid molds, the sculpture features unique characteristics that attest to its authenticity and craftsmanship:
- Internal air bubbles and mineral/color inclusions in the solid glass body.
- Subtle asymmetries and irregular color shading, a sign of hot-hand freehand working and rapid shaping of incandescent glass.
- Fusion texture and very small surface markings that are not defects, but the artist’s “signature” and the guarantee of a one-of-a-kind piece not replicable in series.

Details and Conditions
Author: Mario Badioli (Murano)
Signature: Engraved punch signature on the base ("Badioli") + Original sticker from Vetreria Artistica Badioli - Made in Murano applied to the glass.
Height: 27 cm
Width: 28 cm
Weight: About 4.5 kg (very solid and massive piece)
Condition: Excellent conservational condition, free of cracks or external chipping.

Shipping and Packaging

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