Alfredo Barbini, “Sommerso Drop Vase”

This elegant hand-blown sculpture vase by Murano master Alfredo Barbini exemplifies the refined beauty of the sommerso technique. A vivid red core, shaped like a suspended drop, is encased in layers of crystal-clear and smoky fume-tinted glass, creating depth and luminosity. The sculptural oval form and minimalistic design highlight Barbini’s mastery of form, balance, and color. A timeless work of Italian glass art, both bold and serene in presence. Designs from the Sasso/ Sasso sommerso/ Vetro pesante series were first exhibited at the 1962 Venice Biennale. Literature: Barovier, Marina/ Rosa Barovier Mentasti/ Attilia Dorigato. Il Vtro die Murano alle Biennali 1895-1972. Milano 1995, S. 95, Abb.