Mid-Century Murano Gold Avventurina Folded Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

4 1/2"H x 13 1/2"W x 12 1/2"D

A breathtaking work of mid-century Italian art glass, this grand-scale Murano centerpiece bowl showcases the dramatic folded rim geometry and opulent hand-worked techniques characteristic of Venetian glassmaking from the 1950s and 1960s. Hand-blown with a subtle smoke-tinted glass casing, the vessel is densely infused throughout with a shimmering field of gold dust using the traditional Venetian avventurina technique, catching the light from every perspective. Hot-sculpted while molten into an organic, tri-corner silhouette with gracefully rolled edges. It rests on a flat hand-ground and polished pontil base that confirms its artisan-blown origin, blurring the line between a functional vide-poche or centerpiece bowl and a commanding art glass sculpture. The piece is in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks along the rims and authentic, age-appropriate shelf wear to the bottom base that underscores its vintage history.

Italy

1950 - 1965