Early to Mid 20th Century Decorative Arts Auction
Thursday, 5 - Thursday, 12 October 2023

Handsome mid-century Carlo Moretti of Murano, Italian art glass vase

Realised: $50 plus premium

Current Bid $50 (1 bid, reserve met)
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Lot Details

Handsome mid-century Carlo Moretti of Murano, Italian art glass vase. Finished in a matte black with white inner casing. A range known as “Satinato” due to the outer finish. Modernist pared back cylindrical form. Period Foil studio label beneath. Measuring 285mm tall by 70mm in diameter. Circa early 1960’s Carlo Moretti founded his own company in 1958, and was later joined by Giovanni Moretti, his brother. Carlo Moretti produced colourful designs in a marbled pattern, as well as a range of vases and bowls with a matt finish known as Satinato. The same range can also be found in a glossy finish. Later they began production of drink ware glasses, along with more decorative vases.