Arte Nuova Pustetto & Zanetti Murano Pink & Blue Sommerso Glass Vase
Here is a wonderful Venetian organic glass vase, made on the island of Murano , near Venice, Italy. Most likely made by Arte Nuova in the 1950's/60's, unmarked. Similar examples from this range can be found online, sometimes baring labels which read "Arte Nuova Murano, Grand Prize, Genuine Venetian Glass, World Fair Brussels 1958". Other examples have a label which reads "Arte Nuova Murano, Pustetto & Zanetti, Made in Italy". The factory was open only for a relatively short time, from 1954 to 1965.
In a stunning combination of pink glass encased in blue glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using the Venetian developed Sommerso technique. Measures approx 9.75 inches tall by 5 inches in diameter at widest point. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, other than a tiny nick to the base rim, shown in final picture. There is a lot of high quality glass coming out of China these days, which imitates the popular styles and techniques made famous by manufacturers on the island of Murano, Italy. However, some sellers have taken to listing these pieces as vintage Murano, purposely misdescribing them in order to trick buyers into paying over the odds for a piece of mass produced, Chinese glass, sometimes even going so far as to add their own Made in Murano labels.
The Murano Glass category is currently filled with hundreds of Chinese glass items, that if correctly listed would be in the Other Glass section. How can you tell the difference? Generally, most modern, Murano style, Chinese glass is quite a bit larger and heavier than their genuine counterparts. You can also familiar yourself with modern Chinese glass by browsing well known Chinese trade websites, and your local department stores such as TK Maxx and Debenhams.
Identical vintage Murano items are very few and far between! I hope this little guide helps buyers (and sellers) to learn the difference between modern Chinese glass and vintage Murano. To any other sellers of genuine Murano glass, if like me you are sick of seeing the Murano category flooded with modern Chinese glass, please feel free to copy this info and these pictures into your own listings, to help spread the word. The item "Arte Nuova Pustetto & Zanetti Murano Pink & Blue Sommerso Glass Vase" is in sale since Friday, April 26, 2019. This item is in the category "Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Italian".
The seller is "20thcenturyglass-shop" and is located in Bolton. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Colour: Pink & Blue
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Glassmaking Technique: Sommerso
- Brand: Arte Nuova Pustetto & Zanetti
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- City of Origin: Murano
- Country/Region of Origin: Italy
- Object Type: Vase