Lot 209

Set of Five Venetian Murano Hand-Blown Ice Blue Art Glass Wine Goblets with Aventurine Twist Stems, Barovier & Toso Style

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Set of Five Venetian Murano Hand-Blown Ice Blue Art Glass Wine Goblets with Aventurine Twist Stems, Barovier & Toso Style
Set of Five Venetian Murano Hand-Blown Ice Blue Art Glass Wine Goblets with Aventurine Twist Stems, Barovier & Toso Style
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Set of Five Venetian Murano Hand-Blown Ice Blue Art Glass Wine Goblets with Aventurine Twist Stems, Barovier & Toso Style

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by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

A refined set of five Venetian Murano hand-blown art glass wine goblets, distinguished by elegant conical bowls in a delicate ice-blue hue, each supported by an intricately crafted clear stem with an applied aventurine-infused spiral knop above broad textured feet. Handcrafted using traditional Murano techniques, the gently flared bowls feature subtle optic molding that beautifully refracts light, while the sculptural stems incorporate shimmering aventurine glass, lending warmth and visual depth to the cool blue vessels. The broad circular feet echo the optic texture of the bowls, creating a harmonious and sophisticated silhouette. The restrained elegance of these goblets recalls the celebrated production of renowned Murano glasshouses such as Barovier & Toso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, and Salviati during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Combining centuries-old Venetian craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities, these glasses exemplify the artistry for which Murano remains internationally renowned. Ideal for serving wine, water, or cocktails, or displayed as decorative works of art, each goblet exhibits the subtle variations in form, texture, and applied decoration that attest to its individually hand-blown construction. A beautiful and increasingly desirable five-piece service, equally suited for collectors of fine Murano glass and elegant entertaining.

  • Literature: Comparable examples are illustrated in references devoted to twentieth-century Venetian glass, including publications documenting the work of Barovier & Toso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Salviati, and other prominent Murano glassmakers noted for optic-molded stemware with aventurine decoration.
  • Circa: Mid to Late 20th Century, circa 1960–1980.
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition. All five goblets are free of chips, cracks, or repairs. Minor surface wear and light scratching consistent with careful age and use. Scattered tiny bubbles, inclusions, and slight variations in form are inherent to the hand-blown manufacturing process and are characteristic of authentic Murano glass.

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