A MONUMENTAL PULEGOSO CACTUS,, 1960s

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NAPOLEONE MARTINUZZI (1892-1977)
A MONUMENTAL PULEGOSO CACTUS,, 1960s
executed by Pauly & C., Venice, hand-blown glass, with lattimo applied flowers
57 in. (144.5 cm.) high; 18 in. (45.5 cm.) wide approx.

Provenance

Private Collection, Sicily.

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Lot Essay

Pulegoso glass is possibly the most recognized and important contribution of Napoleone Martinuzzi to the art of Murano glass. Created to convey Martinuzzi’s need for a material that could truly express plasticity, volumes and forms. The glass was opaque and characterised by numerous air inclusions, called Puleghe, mainly of emerald green with a slight iridescent surface. The glass was first presented in the occasion of the XVI Venice Biennale in 1928, and it was adopted by many firms since then, becoming wildly popular. Whilst at Venini Martinuzzi used this particular technique to create vases inspired by ancient forms and mainly for the production of succulent plants and continued to employ it with other firms throughout his career. In 1960s he collaborated with Pauly & C., to create the present lot, a monumental cactus in pulegoso and lattimo glass. Martinuzzi created a number of large pieces for public spaces since 1931 in which his exceptional creative talent as a sculptor and a designer of glass was expressed.
This lot is sold with a certificate of authenticity from Pauly & C.

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