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The Ultimate Acquisition for the Elite Murano Collector.Up for acquisition is an absolutely breathtaking, masterfully crafted pair of original \"Twisted Flame\" organic art glass sculptures. Handblown on the historic island of Murano, Italy, by the legendary twentieth-century glass maestro Alfredo Barbini. Mastery of Technique & Color Play. This matched set showcases Barbini’s signature
Sommerso (submerged) technique.
Controlled layers of aquatic turquoise and deep cerulean blue glass are flawlessly enveloped within a crystal-clear outer casing. As light strikes the deeply ribbed, organic twisting facets, ribbons of amber, gold, and vibrant emerald greens dance across the interior core. The fluid, teardrop architecture creates a dramatic, shifting flame motif from every viewing angle & changes based upon lighting. Absolute Beautifully Kept Condition.This pair has been meticulously preserved in a smoke-free, climate-controlled estate gallery collection.No Chips or Cracks: Surfaces are perfectly smooth to the touch.
No Base Wear: No heavy shelf-wear or micro-scratches on the bottom surfaces.
No Mineral Cloudy Residue: The glass clarity remains completely pristine, retaining its original high-gloss luster from the mid-century kiln.Every contour displays the unmistakable weight, complexity, and tooling signatures characteristic of Barbini\'s elite 1950s-1960s workshop output. This is not a common reproduction; it is an investment-grade specimen of mid-century Venetian Modernism.Shipping & Handling: Given the high-end collector value and weight of premium Murano massello/sommerso glass, this item will be double-boxed, heavily padded in premium bubble wrap, and shipped with Full Value Insurance and Signature Confirmation required upon delivery.
