Italy Murano Block Glass Sculpture by ALFREDO BARBINI Start Price USD 3,500.00 Current Price USD 3,500.00 Time Left 14 days 22 hours 6 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 17, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Location Capital Federal, Buenos Aires See more about 'Italy Murano Block Glass Sculpture by ALFREDO BARBINI' Description Italy Murano Block Glass Sculpture by ALFREDO BARBINI This is a gorgeous ALFREDO BARBINI fine and rare block glass sculpture. With 3 holes. High-rectangular structured flat square, 2 free-standing square block on upper rim and 3 holes on a square block where this the Alfredo barbini signature.  In prefect conditions. Signed Alfredo Barbini. 46 cm of tall and 29 cm of wide. This would make a wonderful addition to any murano glass collection or a fabulous gift. Reference: Lot 596 Alfredo Barbini, 'Volcano', ca. 1955 Sold For €5,800 (1 Bid) High-rectangular structured flat square, free-standing square block on upper rim, five irregular crater holes; square block stand with rounded edges. H. 38 cm. Made by Vetreria Alfredo Barbini, Murano; distributed by Pauly & C., Venice. Colourless glass, smoke-brown inclusions, caverns onlaid in different shades of rosé and red, stand in smoke-brown colour. Signed below stand: A. Barbini (handwritten, cut with diamond).A. Dorigato, D. Klein, R. B. Mentasti, ed.. Ausst. Kat. Venezia Aperto Vetro - International New Glass 1998, Palazzo Ducale Venice 1998, p. 151.Alfredo Barbini, important glass artist, became 'maestro' in 1932 at Vetri Artistici e Mosaici Zecchin & Martinuzzi, Murano. Between 1947 and 1950 he was a partner at Gino Cenedese & C. He founded his own workshop in 1950 in Murano and remained its artistic director until his death in 2002. He counts among the Venetian glass artists with the most varied interests. Barbini greatly influenced the image of Venetian glass sculpture, especially during the 50s and 60s. Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images: Similar Items for Sale Now --> http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/4154374 I accept the payment through paypal . We reserve the right to relist the item if the payment is not received within 14 days of the end of the auction. I don't accept new users without feedback . Please to contact me before offering. Buyer pays all shipping costs. Shipping costs consult by mail. Insurance is available for all shippings (by Fedex). If buyer decides not to contract an insurance, he asumes all shipping risks. All items are sold "AS IS". All sales final. ANY QUESTIONS OR NEEDS MORE DETAILS OR PICTURES PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAPPY BIDDING  Place a Bid!