FESTONI VASE designed and executed by Archimede is the ultimate accomplishment as a glassblower and designer. His ability and experience to achieve a piece at this level is exemplary. The form and technique visually enhance the elongated teardrop shape giving it a degree of mastery that continues to inspire glassblowers, connoisseurs and collectors today. H41.5cm. Made in Murano Italy.

This exquisite piece designed in 1954 and displayed at the XXVII Biennale, also exhibited at the Corning Museum of Glass in 1959. 

Literature: Art Glass by Archimede Seguso. Art Glass from Murano 1910-1970, by Heiremans. Murano Glas 1945-1970 by Marc Heiremans. The Corning Museum of Glass.  Wrights auctions May 2017.