Mario Badioli (1940-2010) Italian, Murano Art Glass "Homage to Picasso" Vase. Cubist-inspired face with abstract splashes of red, blue, and black, uneven coiled spring handles, and a multi-colored swirled footed base. Signed on the bottom edge. Label attached with information and prior suggested pricing.
Size: 17 x 9 1/2 x 23 in.
Italian master glassmaker Mario Badioli (1940-2010) was renowned for his expressive, vibrant Murano art glass creations that bridged traditional Italian furnace techniques with bold modern art. Beginning his apprenticeship on the island of Murano at age twelve, he mastered classic techniques before developing his signature aesthetic, heavily influenced by 20th Century masters like Pablo Picasso. His highly sought-after sculptural works feature abstract faces, dynamic figures, and brilliantly saturated colors that showcase the fluid, energetic possibilities of hand-blown glass.
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