Vase (3) - Glass

A striking 3-piece set of Mid-Century Modern Italian art glass, handcrafted on the island of Murano during the 1960s/1970s. The set consists of a geometric block vase and two matching faceted diamond-shaped ashtrays/catchalls (vide-poche).
The pieces are beautifully executed using the traditional Sommerso technique, featuring a brilliant ruby red inner core suspended within a warm amber-yellow layer, all encased in heavy, clear lead crystal. The sharp, geometric planes are the result of meticulous cold-worked cutting and polishing. The style is highly characteristic of renowned Murano maestros like Alessandro Mandruzzato and Flavio Poli for Seguso.
Dimensions & Weight:
• Vase: Height: 20 cm | Width: 9 cm | Weight: 1.15 kg
• Ashtrays (Each): Dimensions: 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm | Weight: 650 g each
Condition:
The set presents beautifully with fantastic internal refraction and light play. Signs of age-appropriate wear are present as follows:
• One ashtray is in perfect, mint condition with completely crisp edges.
• The second ashtray has one minor fleabite chip along a sharp upper ridge.
• The vase has a chip on one outer corner of the top square rim.
• The bases show light, natural hairline shelf-wear scratches consistent with vintage age.
Please review all close-up photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the condition description.

Shipping & Handling:
Shipped internationally from Romania.
Packaged with extreme care in a secure, padded box.
Sent exclusively via fully tracked and insured shipping to guarantee safe arrival.
All other costs such as custom duties and/or commissions are in charge of the buyer

Information about the seller:
I am a regular guy in the late 50's, I don't have a store. Due to an unfortunate circumstance with my health I have decided to start selling my extensive collection of various objects. These are items that I and my wife have purchased in the last 30 years during our living and travels across the world. If you decide to buy any of them I hope that you will enjoy them as much as we did.

Thank you for shopping

Vlad