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SILVER Seller in Biella, Italy
Object: Monumental Pendant LanternDesigner: Tomaso Buzzi (Attributed to) Manufacturer: Venini MuranoCountry of Origin: Italy (Venice/Murano)Period: c. 1934 – 1936 monumental and highly sophisticated suspension lantern executed in the highest tradition of Venetian glassmaking.The Glass: The urn-shaped ovoid diffuser is crafted from a flawless double-layered Filigrana a Reticello (mesh filigree). The technique showcases mathematical precision, resulting in a perfect grid pattern containing symmetrical, encapsulated air bubbles (bollicine) at each intersection. This geometric execution represents the pinnacle of furnace technical mastery from the interwar period.The Framework: The glass body is encased in a monumental, custom-tailored brass shield cage adorned with mirrored scrollwork (volute), connecting seamlessly to a rigid central stem and ending in an elegant, inverted funnel-shaped ceiling rose.HISTORICAL CONTEXT & ATTRIBUTION NOTEThe exceptional aesthetic of this piece lies at the intersection of mathematical rationalism and high-culture historicism. While the flawless execution and purity of line immediately reflect the strict oversight of Paolo Venini, the formal vocabulary of the brass framework strongly indicates the profound stylistic influence of the Milanese architect Tomaso Buzzi.During his pivotal tenure as artistic director for the furnace (c. 1932–1934), Buzzi bridged the gap between classical humanism (closely tied to Gio Ponti and Il Labirinto group) and Murano modernism. The architectural shield-cage design and classical scrolls of this lantern mirror Buzzi’s signature Novecento neoclassicism, while the masterful use of traditional Reticello filigree aligns with his famous light fixtures and experimental vessels of that precise golden era.CONDITION REPORTGlass Status: Mint condition. No chips, hair fractures, or internal structural flaws. The encapsulated bubble grid is perfectly aligned with zero stretching deformities.Brass Status: Excellent vintage state. The original, uncleaned patina of the brass cage has been structurally preserved to maintain historical value.Electrical Setup: Original vintage wiring components. It can be easily rewired to meet US UL-listing compliance upon buyer request. Materials: Double-layered Reticello filigree blown glass, custom shaped brass framework Dimensions: Height 110 cm Width 32 cm Depth 17 cm (Glass diameter: c. 17 cm). Requirement: International crating standard ISPM-15 required technical and material description
ID: 62577-1789995821-165406
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