superb murrine

[boybob]

this is a phenomenal murrine bottle - it is the size of a toilet bottle - not a decanter - it is the EXACT same colors as both Venini and Barovier used in thier patchwork/pezzato vases - amethyst and yellow/gold which the guides call "earth tones" - I know that because I found a Barovier Pezzato a few years back for $100 that fetched $4199.99 so I have been up close and personal - I have a Fulvio Bianconi feeling about this bottle - any insights?

http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/...y4you/murr.jpg

http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/...4you/murr2.jpg

[boybob]

see if this adds actual piccies to the post

[glassman]

Originally Posted by boybob

this is a phenomenal murrine bottle - it is the size of a toilet bottle - not a decanter - it is the EXACT same colors as both Venini and Barovier used in thier patchwork/pezzato vases - amethyst and yellow/gold which the guides call "earth tones" - I know that because I found a Barovier Pezzato a few years back for $100 that fetched $4199.99 so I have been up close and personal - I have a Fulvio Bianconi feeling about this bottle - any insights?

What I would do to find a Barovier Pezzato for $100 ! Amazing!
I can see this being Barovier as well, the colors and design match others that I have seen (alas not owned ) A second long shot idea crossed my mind as well, have you considered Vistosi?, the pattern and shape of the bottle looks like something they may have done.

[boybob]

when you say "the colors and design match others that I have seen " are you specifically taking about murrine - or other Barovier patterns?

This piece has an entire polished bottom - I am adding a few more piccies - any other insights highly appreciated!

[TxSilver]

I have checked various sites and cannot find an example of Barovier's work with this type of murrine. The clarity of the crystal makes me wonder if the paperweight/bottle might be from north Europe. Colors are not reliable for identification because they are easily replicated. There is a superficial resemblance to Barovier's pezzato, but I don't see any "seams" in the glass where the pieces were fused. I am not certain if the piece is Murano. Any other ideas out there?

Anita