Condition: Used,Brand: ArtGlass,Type: Vase,Country of Origin: Italy A very large art glass vase of the 'Veronese' series. Thin mouthblown dark blue glass with applied ribbed knob and disk-shaped foot. Designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1921 and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in the 1970s. Venini model number 1633. This is the largest example of the series we have ever seen. Signed with incised signature 'venini italia' on the base. Very good condition with slight traces of usage. Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native of Murano and the son of a glass technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice in 1901, but initially decided against working as an artist. In 1908, he joined the Ca' Pessaro group, which was made up of a number of young Venetian artists. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari, he presented some glasses made by Barovier at the XI Venice Biennale in 1914. From 1921 to 1925, he was the artistic director of the company Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Cappellin Venini & C., for which he created classic pieces in clear glass and delicate colors. These vases, inspired by the Venetian painting style of the 16th century, were the first examples of modern Murano glasswork. Vittorio Zecchin also worked for Ferro-Toso, A.Ve.M., Salir, Barovier, Seguso Ferro and Fratelli Toso. height: 22.05 inches diameter: 11.81 inches