Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized: $3,840 Includes buyer's premium
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
Fulvio Bianconi was a celebrated Italian designer and master of Murano glass, renowned for his imaginative and technically innovative creations. Trained in the Venetian tradition, Bianconi joined the prestigious Venini glassworks in the 1930s, where he developed a distinctive style that blended modernist design with the rich heritage of Venetian glassmaking. He is best known for his “Fazzoletto” vases, which feature fluid, sculptural forms and vibrant, playful colors, exemplifying his ability to transform functional objects into works of art.
Throughout his career, Bianconi collaborated with leading architects and designers, helping to position Murano glass at the forefront of 20th-century design. His work continues to be celebrated for its elegance, technical mastery, and inventive spirit, making it highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
