Retro Art Glass: Flavio Poli massive handblown glass
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Massive 13 lb handblown art glass duck.
Elongated intentional stylized interior air bubble running from the bottom to just below the head.
Applied base & duck bill.
Measures 19.5' Tall, 7' at widest point, 5' base.
In excellent condition with heavy bottom wear.
Estimated Circa 1940-1960
Mid-century Italian Murano art glass. ( Click here to read more about Italian made glass.
Maker near certain to be Flavio Poli for Vetreria Seguso. Flavio Poli, famous for his designs using the 'Sommerso' technique, was artistic director for Vetreria Seguso from 1937 - 1963. The company closed in 1972
See image 8; this is the body of an identified Flavio Poli 15' tall duck. The form, decor and master level of artistry are the same. The internal nearly full-length bubbles are the same. The base is different. The 19.5' duck is sitting on a stylized rock because it's so huge it needed a big base. The head and neck, not pictured in image 8, are identical to this duck. The wings are the same. In image 8, the bubble was tinted grey when blown. The 19.5' duck offered here is clear, without color.
Extremely Rare.
