Box (2) - Brass, Crystal - Venetians





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This pair of Venetian boxes, dating from 1950–1960, is made of brass and glass and decorated with Murano glass mosaics.
Description from the seller
Pair of exquisite mid-20th-century Venetian boxes, made of gold-toned metal and decorated with refined Murano glass mosaics, representative of one of the most characteristic decorative arts of Venice. These delicate pieces combine the tradition of Italian micromosaic with an elaborate metal filigree work, giving rise to small collectible objects of great charm and ornamental value.
The larger box features a richly pierced circular structure, formed by intricate geometric and vegetal motifs inspired by the Baroque. At the center of the lid stands out a floral mosaic made with tiny multicolored Murano glass tesserae, composing an elegant flower surrounded by a ring of aqua-green pieces. The richness of the gold filigree creates an attractive play of light and shadow that enhances the delicacy of the craftsmanship.
The second box, more compact in format and with a domed profile, exhibits equally elaborate decoration. Its lid is adorned with a floral mosaic in vivid colors, composed of small tesserae of blue, red, white, yellow and black glass, arranged in a radial composition of great meticulousness. The metal body features engraved motifs and ornamental profiles that harmoniously complement the central decoration.
Both pieces reflect the mastery of the Venetian workshops specialized in producing small-format objects intended for luxury tourism and collecting during the 20th century. The contrast between the luminosity of Murano glass and the warm patina of the goldened metal gives them a notable decorative presence, making them ideal objects to house jewelry, small mementos, or simply as elegant display pieces.
With their careful artisanal execution, delicate floral mosaics, and unmistakable Venetian flavor, this pair of boxes constitutes an attractive decorative ensemble that evokes the artistic tradition of Murano and the refinement of Italian decorative arts of the mid-twentieth century.
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Seller's Story
Pair of exquisite mid-20th-century Venetian boxes, made of gold-toned metal and decorated with refined Murano glass mosaics, representative of one of the most characteristic decorative arts of Venice. These delicate pieces combine the tradition of Italian micromosaic with an elaborate metal filigree work, giving rise to small collectible objects of great charm and ornamental value.
The larger box features a richly pierced circular structure, formed by intricate geometric and vegetal motifs inspired by the Baroque. At the center of the lid stands out a floral mosaic made with tiny multicolored Murano glass tesserae, composing an elegant flower surrounded by a ring of aqua-green pieces. The richness of the gold filigree creates an attractive play of light and shadow that enhances the delicacy of the craftsmanship.
The second box, more compact in format and with a domed profile, exhibits equally elaborate decoration. Its lid is adorned with a floral mosaic in vivid colors, composed of small tesserae of blue, red, white, yellow and black glass, arranged in a radial composition of great meticulousness. The metal body features engraved motifs and ornamental profiles that harmoniously complement the central decoration.
Both pieces reflect the mastery of the Venetian workshops specialized in producing small-format objects intended for luxury tourism and collecting during the 20th century. The contrast between the luminosity of Murano glass and the warm patina of the goldened metal gives them a notable decorative presence, making them ideal objects to house jewelry, small mementos, or simply as elegant display pieces.
With their careful artisanal execution, delicate floral mosaics, and unmistakable Venetian flavor, this pair of boxes constitutes an attractive decorative ensemble that evokes the artistic tradition of Murano and the refinement of Italian decorative arts of the mid-twentieth century.
Certified shipping and good packaging.

