Flavio Poli

Flavio Poli Ribbed sommerso vase, model 12024 Seguso Vetri d'Arte Blu sfumato cristallo sommerso vase Italy, ca. 1958 9 1/4" h (23.5 cm) The sommerso glass technique, translating to submerged, was immensely popular on Murano during the post-war period. Few designers are more connected to the glass technique than Flavio Poli. This particular example features a blue sfumato (gradient) body that was submerged in a thick layer of clear glass whereupon deep surface ribbing was added.  Excellent condition. Two very miniscule flakes to the bottom edge, only viewable under close examination.  References:  Seguso Vetri d’Arte Glass Objects from Murano (1932-1973), Heiremans, p. 148 shows model.  Seguso Vetri d’Arte Online Archive. Glass Study Center Archives, Giorgio Cini Foundation, Island of S. Giorgio Maggiore Venice offers additional documentation.  Shipping is free within the United States. If you are an international customer, your shipping cost will show once you have added the item to your cart.