Posted 9 years ago
Rick55
(130 items)
This is, without question, my favorite example of a Murano fish. I love the lines and depiction of the thrashing fish as they jump out of the water. It was designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d' Arte circa 1937. It's a fairly large and heavy piece standing 15" tall and weighs 14 lbs. It is documented as "Fish in Sommerso a Bollicine" in Carl T. Gable's book, "Murano Magic: Complete Guide to Venetian Glass, Its History and Artists", page 65, fig. 4.23.
FABULOUS !!!!!!
love the purple and blue with the clear! Awesome!
Thank you for the kind comments Vetraio and Melanie, and thanks for the love Pops. Yes Melanie, it is exactly that -the color combination- that had me at hello!
Very special piece.
Rick you have an incredible glass menagerie.
It is certainly the loveliest Murano fish I have ever seen. The colouring is a delight!
Thank you so much for the kind comments Race and Sklo, they're very much appreciated and thanks for the loves Tony, Aghcollect, Patsea, Mike and Cindb.
stunning !!
Thank you Manikin.
Thank you Double D and Lourdes.
Sweet purple fish. Nice.
Thanks for the comment and love Deano, and thanks for the love Mani and Inky.
I see you're stalking up on fish so when you pass the 'tank' over to me you'll have plenty to look at!!! hahaa
Lol!! I'm assuming you love fish Share...
Love this -- How did I miss it? Geeeeeeeeez, Sorry Rick.
~ Love all your Glass as they are the true definition of FINE ART!!
Thank you Rosie, Craig and Kyra.
@ Rosie.... Thanks, I appreciate that. You're probably like me and don't go down memory lane, but I need to, I haven't been a member for that long and have missed a lot.
The colors are special.
Thanks Bill!
Hi Rick
I'm interested to see that your fish is similar to mine. I'd love your informed opinion on them if you have a moment. See my show and tell (not sure how to use this system).
I posted a response on your post Quizzical.
A piece just like this has sat on my mom's piano for almost 50 years. She got it in 1962. I grew up looking at it as I practiced. I just saw a similar piece today for sale in a consignment shop. I was excited to see it as I have never seen another like it. I just did some research and found this site. I am curious to learn more about this artwork and to determine the artist of her piece as well as the one in the shop. (Which I may go back and get!) Can you guide me on where I can find further information? Thank you!
Hey Jball... I just so happened to find your message in my email - for which I'm always waay behind Lol. Unfortunately, there is very little information about these sculptures. The only référence I've come across, was a photo with caption in Leslie Pina's, "Murano Magic". Now, is it a double fish sculpture or a single? If it's double, the fish on the right should have a single fin tail which is a Seguso/Poli piece. If it's a single fish with the one fin tail, it's a Poli piece, and if it's a single with a two fin tail, the maker could be one of three; Barbini, Seguso or Salviati. If you'd like the page from Murano Magic, let me know, and I'll make you a copy. Also, please send me a pic of your fish - my email is in my profile. Rick
Thank you both keramikos and Rick55 for your response - I did go back and buy the piece at the consignment shop as it was very nostalgic for me! Rick55 I will email you pics of both the one I purchased and the one my mom has. Both my mom's and the one I got are double fish.