Heavy glass sculpture/vase in layers of deep red, grey and clear. The outer most layer of gray glass is cut away to aloow the clear and deep red inner layers to be seen. The exterior is finished with fine incised lines to create a hazy matte finish. A very clever design in a form where the main pebble shape is elevated on a narrow foot. This design dates to 1962. Fully signed and with original label.
Alfredo Barbini was one of the most technically gifted and revered glassblowers of the 20th Century. Coming from a long line of glass workers, he started out at S.A.I.A.R. Ferro Toso at the age of 13. In 1950, having worked for decades at various Muranese companies, he founded his own glassworks. His work is represented in various museums and collections around the world.
Height 26 cm (10.2 inches)
Marks/signatures: Etched signature A. Barbini and plastic label
