Thick glass vase with blue, white, and pale greenish panels
The glass is composed of three color sections: • Opaque milky white glass • Transparent aqua/teal blue glass • Very pale greenish clear glass The colors are arranged in vertical ribbon-like panels that twist slightly around the body. The color sections meet at the center of the base in a pinwheel-like pattern. The underside has a smooth polished pontil with a slight uniform concave dip. No stamps, signatures, stickers or other identifying marks. I can see very few small bubbles in different spots around the vase. The neck of the vase is pretty thick. The vase is 11.5" tall, 6.5" wide. Weights 3 lb 10 oz. It seems to be in a very good overall condition with minor wear on the bottom (on the rim) and minor signs of wear around the neck from inside.
The vase is 11.5" tall, 6.5" wide.
Secondhand Store
Yes
Hi Ganna,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This cased glass vase are so similar those produced in Murano by Carlo Moretti that I can attribute this to him. He and his brother Giovanni founded their studio in 1858 and were part of a postwar movement to modernize Murano glass, moving away from purely historic revival styles toward sleek, design-driven forms. Unlike many Murano makers who emphasize freeform artistry, Carlo Moretti became known for controlled, repeatable forms, series production with tight tolerances and an almost architectural symmetry.
The geometric color blocking of this vase are characteristic of his work.
Related vases by - or attributed to - Carlo Moretti can retail for a few hundred dollars; when they come to auction, ones of this size are more likely to sell in the range of $75-125
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Murano Midcentury Modern case glass vase
attributed to Carlo Moretti, circa 1960s
Of circular section and teardrop form, alternating bands of white and teal blue/blue green, presumably unmarked.
11-1/2 inches high
CONDITION: this vase appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a second hand store
$ 75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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