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Lot Essay
c.f. R. Barovier, L'Arte de Barovier Vetrai de Murano 1866-1972, Venice, 1993, p. 119 for an illustration of similar works by Barovier.
E. Barovier and A. Dorigato, Ercole Barovier 1998-1974 Vetraio Muranese, Venice, 1989, pp. 20-21 for illustrations of related vases. La Casa Bella, 1930, May-August, pp. 50-51, 56-57 for other pieces from the 'Primavera' series.
The Primavera series was first presented by Barovier at the 1930 XVII Biennale in Venice and comprised vases, vessels and compotes. 'Primavera,' characterized by colorless 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.
E. Barovier and A. Dorigato, Ercole Barovier 1998-1974 Vetraio Muranese, Venice, 1989, pp. 20-21 for illustrations of related vases. La Casa Bella, 1930, May-August, pp. 50-51, 56-57 for other pieces from the 'Primavera' series.
The Primavera series was first presented by Barovier at the 1930 XVII Biennale in Venice and comprised vases, vessels and compotes. 'Primavera,' characterized by colorless 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.