Ruby Red Murano Mazzega Vase c. 1950s
Ruby Red Murano Mazzega Vase c. 1950s
Highly skilled artisans at the Mazzega Glassworks on the island of Murano, Italy, created this stunning glass masterpiece in the 1950s.
The trumpet shaped body is hand-blown in dynamically swirled, deep ruby red glass, called "Rosso Rubino." This ruby red color, especially loved by Murano glassmakers, uses gold as a coloring ingredient. The secret of Rosso Rubino dates to the second half of the 14th century.
The scalloped edge of the elegantly flared rim is embedded with gold flecks.
Embellishments of stamped, clear glass embedded with gold flecks are attached around the perimeter of the vase in two parallel areas. Using a process called "applicazioni a caldo," or hot application of borders during the working of a glass object, these classic ornamental details must be perfectly even and precise.
Characteristic of hand-blown glass, a pontil mark is clearly visible on the base.
No marking or label. Identification was verified by research of similar c. 1950s Mazzega pieces documented on Worthpoint.
9" in height. 6 1/4" radius at the widest flare.
We have listed two magnificent Rosso Rubino Murano Mazzega pieces: this trumpet shaped vase and a bowl.
Mazzega I.V.R. (Industrie Vetrarie Riunite)
The beginnings of the Mazzega Glassworks goes back to the early 1930s. In 1937, the firm was sold to Aureliano Toso. In 1938, Toso and his brothers Gino and Maria established the F.lli Mazzega.
After World War II, the name of the glassworks became I.V.R. Mazzega. The best artisans and glassblowers of the time created their masterpieces here, including: Ermanno Nason, Luigi Scarpa Croce, Aldo Bergamini, Fulvio Bianconi, Carlo Scarpa, Renzo Burchiellaro, Anzolo Fuga, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Gio' Ponti, Georges Braque and Jean Cocteau. I.V.R. Mazzega ceased production in 1983.
Although the following two videos show artisans from another Murano glassworks, the techniques and skills employed by I.V.R. Mazzega were similar to those depicted. Enjoy a step back in time to witness the creation of beauty.
Beautiful 1934's footage narrating Murano Glass making. Part 1 of 2. The Glass Master portrayed in this short film is Eduino Ferro grand-father of Master Mario Gambaro founder of the furnace Gambaro & Poggi, still active in Murano Island today and offering its products with the seal of guarantee "Vetro Artistico® Murano" nr 022.
Beautiful 1934's footage narrating Murano Glass making. Part 2 of 2. The Glass Master portrayed in this short film is Eduino Ferro grand-father of Master Mario Gambaro founder of the furnace Gambaro & Poggi, still active in Murano Island today and offering its products with the seal of guarantee "Vetro Artistico® Murano" nr 022.