Important Italian Glass and Design 2025-06-05 Auction - 316 Price Results - Wright in IL
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Fusion)Carlo Scarpa, Rare Soffiato vase, model 5673Marc Newson, Voronoi Shelf (Grey)
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Important Italian Glass and Design

On June 5th, Wright presents the next edition of Important Italian Glass, featuring designs from the 1920s to the 1970s, including an exceptional group of Soffiato works by Carlo Scarpa and Vittorio Zecchin for Venini and MVM Cappellin, drawn from two private New York collections. Among the highlights in this special section is a rare and iconic spherical model by Carlo Scarpa in pale blue iridized glass with applied iridized sapphire blue details, never before seen at auction.

Design on June 5th offers a remarkable selection of iconic works from some of the most influential designers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Leading lots include Zaha Hadid's 2000 Prototype Glacier bench, Claire Falkenstein's Untitled (Fusion), and Judy Kensley McKie's Dragon table, as well as works from Serge Mouille, Gio Ponti, Hans J. Wegner, Pierre Jeanneret, Zanine Caldas, Joaquim Tenreiro, and Ettore Sottsass. A robust offering of contemporary works includes Marc Newson's Bardiglio marble Voronoi Shelf (Grey), as well as innovative furnishings from Marcel Wanders, Ron Arad, Chris Schanck, Fernando and Humberto Campana, and more.
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Carlo Scarpa, Soffiato vase, model 5726: Carlo Scarpa Soffiato vase, model 5726 MVM Cappellin Italy, 1927 soffiato glass 7.875 h x 5.25 dia in (20 x 13 cm) The present lot was included in the exhibition The MVM. Cappellin Glassworks and
0100: Carlo Scarpa, Soffiato vase, model 5726Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 5209: Vittorio Zecchin Soffiato vase, model 5209 MVM Cappellin Italy, 1921-25 soffiato glass with applied details 8 h x 6 dia in (20 x 15 cm) Signed with three-lined acid stamp to underside 'MVM
0101: Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 5209Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 5209: Vittorio Zecchin Soffiato vase, model 5209 MVM Cappellin Italy, 1921-25 soffiato glass with applied details 8.5 h x 6 dia in (22 x 15 cm) Signed with three-lined acid stamp to underside 'MVM
0102: Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 5209Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 1785: Vittorio Zecchin Soffiato vase, model 1785 V.S.M. Venini Cappellin & Co. Italy, 1921 soffiato glass with applied details 6 h x 3.875 dia in (15 x 10 cm) Signed with two-line acid stamp to
0103: Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 1785Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Carlo Scarpa, Rare Soffiato vase, model 5822: Carlo Scarpa Rare Soffiato vase, model 5822 MVM Cappellin Italy, c. 1928 soffiato glass 7 h x 7 dia in (18 x 18 cm) This rare model is among Carlo Scarpa's more elaborate soffiato designs for MVM
0104: Carlo Scarpa, Rare Soffiato vase, model 5822Est. $8,000-$12,000
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Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 5388: Vittorio Zecchin Soffiato vase, model 5388 MVM Cappellin Italy, 1925-26 ribbed soffiato glass 8.5 h x 8.25 dia in (22 x 21 cm) Signed with three-lined acid stamp to underside 'MVM Cappellin
0105: Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 5388Est. $5,000-$7,000
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Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 5278: Vittorio Zecchin Soffiato vase, model 5278 MVM Cappellin Italy, c. 1925 iridized soffiato glass 8.875 h x 7.875 dia in (23 x 20 cm) This model, designed by Vittorio Zecchin, is one of two rare
0107: Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 5278Est. $7,000-$9,000
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Carlo Scarpa, Rare Soffiato vase, model 5673: Carlo Scarpa Rare Soffiato vase, model 5673 MVM Cappellin Italy, c. 1926 iridized soffiato glass with applied details 9 h x 8 dia in (23 x 20 cm) The present vase, the most iconic of all Scarpa
0108: Carlo Scarpa, Rare Soffiato vase, model 5673Est. $15,000-$20,000
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Vittorio Zecchin, Rare Soffiato candlesticks, pair: Vittorio Zecchin Rare Soffiato candlesticks, pair MVM Cappellin Italy soffiato glass 9.875 h x 7 dia in (25 x 18 cm) Signed with three-lined acid stamp to underside of each example 'MVM Cappellin
0109: Vittorio Zecchin, Rare Soffiato candlesticks, pairEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 1810: Vittorio Zecchin Soffiato vase, model 1810 Venini Italy, 1921-25 soffiato glass 11.625 h x 6.125 dia in (30 x 16 cm) Signed with four-line acid stamp to underside 'Venini Murano Made in Italy'.
0110: Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 1810Est. $5,000-$7,000
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Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 5086: Vittorio Zecchin Soffiato vase, model 5086 MVM Cappellin Italy, 1921-23 soffiato glass with applied details 9.125 h x 6.75 w x 4.125 d in (23 x 17 x 10 cm) Three-line acid stamp to underside 'MVM
0111: Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato vase, model 5086Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Fratelli Toso, Soffiato vase, model 4368: Fratelli Toso Soffiato vase, model 4368 Italy, c. 1923 soffiato glass with applied handles 3 h x 5.5 dia in (8 x 14 cm) Literature: Fratelli Toso Murano: 1902-1980, Heiremans, pg. 198 illustrates
0112: Fratelli Toso, Soffiato vase, model 4368Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Tyra Lundgren, Fish, model 2603: Tyra Lundgren Fish, model 2603 Venini Sweden / Italy, 1938 bollicine glass with gold inclusions 8 h x 21 w x 4.5 d in (20 x 30 x 11 cm) Signed with two-line acid stamp to underside 'Venini
0114: Tyra Lundgren, Fish, model 2603Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Tomaso Buzzi, Laguna vase, model 1494: Tomaso Buzzi Laguna vase, model 1494 Venini Italy, c. 1933 incamiciato glass with gold leaf 7.375 h x 5.25 dia in (19 x 13 cm) Signed with three-line acid stamp to underside 'Venini Murano
0116: Tomaso Buzzi, Laguna vase, model 1494Est. $3,000-$5,000
Flavio Poli, Rare Pendant lamp, model 1452: Flavio Poli Rare Pendant lamp, model 1452 Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy, 1957-58 incalmo and corroso glass 10 h x 6.75 dia in (25 x 17 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from
0117: Flavio Poli, Rare Pendant lamp, model 1452Est. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
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Flavio Poli, Monumental Incamiciato vase: Flavio Poli Monumental Incamiciato vase Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy, c. 1940 incamiciato glass with gold leaf 15.625 h x 10 dia in (40 x 25 cm) Paper label near base 'Seguso ARS Murano' with
0118: Flavio Poli, Monumental Incamiciato vaseEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Ercole Barovier, A Base Gemmata vessels, pair: Ercole Barovier A Base Gemmata vessels, pair Barovier & Toso Italy, 1940 internally decorated glass with gold inclusions 6.25 h x 7.625 dia in (16 x 19 cm) Literature: 1932-1942 Murano Glass and
0119: Ercole Barovier, A Base Gemmata vessels, pairEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Ercole Barovier, Con Applicazioni vase: Ercole Barovier Con Applicazioni vase Ferro Toso Barovier Italy, c. 1938 internally decorated glass with applications 10.5 h x 7 w x 6 d in (27 x 18 x 15 cm) Provenance: Private Collection |
0120: Ercole Barovier, Con Applicazioni vaseEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Fulvio Bianconi, Fazzoletto vase: Fulvio Bianconi Fazzoletto vase Venini Italy, c. 1950 zanfirico glass 11.25 h x 12 w x 11.5 d in (29 x 30 x 29 cm) Three-line acid stamp to underside 'Venini Murano Italia'. Literature: Venini
0121: Fulvio Bianconi, Fazzoletto vaseEst. $800-$1,200
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Fulvio Bianconi, Pezzato Americano vase, model 4393: Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato Americano vase, model 4393 Venini Italy, c. 1951 polychrome patchwork glass 12 h x 4 dia in (30 x 10 cm) Three-line acid stamp to underside 'Venini Murano Italia'.
0122: Fulvio Bianconi, Pezzato Americano vase, model 4393Est. $5,000-$7,000
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Alfredo Barbini, Vetro Pesante Sasso vase: Alfredo Barbini Vetro Pesante Sasso vase Vetreria Alfredo Barbini Italy, 1962 wheel-carved glass 10.25 h x 8.5 w x 3.5 d in (26 x 22 x 9 cm) Literature: Il Vetro di Murano Alle Biennali 1895-1972,
0123: Alfredo Barbini, Vetro Pesante Sasso vaseEst. $3,000-$5,000