1952– Archimede Seguso "Merletto" Glass Bowl

This art glass ashtray / catch all was created by Archimede Seguso in 1952. These pieces were often unsigned but were well documented in literature as his technique and design. "Merletto" meaning "Lace" in Itailian is the white organic elements seen in the glass. A very beautiful and hard to come by piece.

Italy
1952

7" x 4.5" x 2.75

Reference– Marc Heiremans, 'Murano Glass, Themes and Variations (1910-1970)', Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart (D), 2006, page 88