Dino Martens AVeM Tutti Frutti Dish c1950

Description

Heading : Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVeM) Tutti Frutti dish
Date : c1950
Origin : Murano. Italy
Bowl Features : Decorated with brightly coloured zanfirico and filigree canes with silver and gold foil inclusions and red base. Crimped rim.
Type : Lead
Size : 31cm length. 20.2cm width. 5.5cm height
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None
Weight : 1988 grams

Dino Martens was an italian painter who trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti. Following Italy’s African campaigns of the 1930s. Martens returned to Venice where he trained in glassmaking. His works became known. as this one examplifies. for bold. colourful. asymmetrical designs.