Hi Jack,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Renzo Andreon, born in 1948, is an Italian artist renowned for his Murano glass sculptures. His work often pays homage to influential figures, such as Pablo Picasso, as seen in his pieces titled "Hommage to Picasso." In the mid-1990s, Andreon collaborated with Marco Polo International to create distinctive art glass sculptures characterized by bold colors and abstract forms. Additionally, he worked alongside designer Paolo Crepax on unique art objects for the Italian fashion house Ottavio Missoni.

There have been other examples of this "head" by Andreon that have sold at auction; they usually sell between $700 and $1,000.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Renzo Andreon (Italian, b. 1948),
Cubist head, circa early 1990s,
Blown and tooled glass in black, blue and teal in the form of a peering face on a black glass block base, signed on the base.
19 inches high by 14 inches wide
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition; value assumes no breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: Purchased in Venice in 1992
$ 700-1,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia