A Superb Murano Glass Venetian Blackamoor Figurine by Alfredo Barbini.
A blackamoor man with turban, holding a bowl of fruit and vegetables. Dressed in white down to his black jutti shoes. Created by Master glass artist Alfredo Barbini. He is made of Murano glass a glass special formulated by the artists decades ago. The condition is excellent no chips,cracks, or repairs. He is NOT signed.
He is 13in. tall, on a 5in diameter base.
Online Auction
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Hi Anthony,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Murano hand-blown glass Blackamoor figure
attributed to Alfredo Barbini, Murano, Italy, mid/late 20th Century
The standing black-glass figure with white turban, tunic and pantaloons with gold glass elements, carrying a circular tray or bowl of fruit, on a circular gold base. Unsigned.
13 inches tall, base 5 inches diameter
CONDITION: appears to be in excellent condition
PROVENANCE: acquired in an online auction
$600-900*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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