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Lot Essay
Barovier first presented the Primavera series at the 1930 XVII Biennale in Venice. Comprising of vases, vessels and compotes, the centrepiece of this collection was the 'Primavera: Glass Pigeon', to which Barovier dedicated a full page illustration in his catalogue.
'Primavera', characterised by colourless glass internally decorated with a white crackled netting, was accidentally discovered by Barovier whilst mixing chemicals. The technique prompted international acclaim, however limited numbers of designs were produced. The technique of producing 'Primavera' glass has been lost, and to this day has proven impossible to replicate.
Up to four 'Primavera' birds, including the example offered, are thought to exist. One example is in the collection of the Barovier & Toso Museum, Murano, and another example was sold A Private Collection of Italian Glass, Christie's East, November 30th 2000, for $94,000.
'Primavera', characterised by colourless glass internally decorated with a white crackled netting, was accidentally discovered by Barovier whilst mixing chemicals. The technique prompted international acclaim, however limited numbers of designs were produced. The technique of producing 'Primavera' glass has been lost, and to this day has proven impossible to replicate.
Up to four 'Primavera' birds, including the example offered, are thought to exist. One example is in the collection of the Barovier & Toso Museum, Murano, and another example was sold A Private Collection of Italian Glass, Christie's East, November 30th 2000, for $94,000.