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Murano Chandeliers and Art Glass by Afro Celotto, Luca Vidal and more
Hand Blown Glass had been produced on the Venetian Island of Murano since the 9th century. Owning a piece of GENUINE Murano Glass not only gives you a piece you can admire for its brilliance of workmanship and quality, but a piece that will only increase in value over time.
Companies such as Barovier and Toso, Cenedese, AVEM, Laguna Murano and more have produced items with a world-wide reputation for exceptional skill and craftsmanship. Some modern Murano Maestros include Afro Celotto and Luca Vidal. Born in 1963, Afro Celotto began his apprenticeship in F3 International Glass at the age of 15 under the Italian Glass Master Lino Tagliapietra.
Afro Celotto gained the title of “First master” glass-maker at the “La Murrina” international glass factory located on the Island of Murano. There he devoted his time to mastering 2 of the oldest Venetian Glass Blowing techniques known as FILIGRANA and MURRINA.
Lino Tagliapietra left “F3 International” and opened his own glass blowing studio and when he did, Afro was asked to fill the void left by Lino and so began his Maestro status at F3 International.
In 1999, Afro decided to leave F3 International and establish his own studio. In conjunction with GC. Tagliapietra and Luca Vidal, his studio and fellow Glass Blowers master the most difficult Venetian Glass Blowing techniques such as inclamo, filigrana, reticello and murrina. When Afro opened his own studio, his skills and mastery of ancient Venetian Glass Blowing techniques have blossomed and he now devotes most of his time to freedom of artistic expression creating unique, stunning and valuable limited edition pieces.
Afro’s artistic relationship has blossomed with Pino Signoretto who has in general, been considered the greatest Maestro of Venetian heavy Glass Sculpture on the Island of Murano. Pino is also a member of another world renowned Glass Blower’s team, Dale Chihuly. Afro Celotto and his esteemed team has cooperated with a number of International Glass artists producing some of the most exquisite pieces available. His works adorn the corridors of some of the best galleries in the world.
Murano Chandeliers are still regarded as the very best of their type available anywhere in the world. Striking and difficult glass blowing techniques merge with function, style and sheer brilliance to create items that are of mind-blowing presence. Many are based on old and tested designs from the 11th and 12th centuries with a mix of Glass types and methods such as Filligrana, Millefiore and more. Sizes and styles are only limited by your imagination and your assurances that a piece of glass will only skyrocket in value over time are assured. Put simply, Murano Glass of any kind will always remain highly collectible and keenly sort after. Chandeliers give you a piece of Murano brilliance that has been nurtured since the 9th century. Whichever way you look at it, Murano glass is simply the best in the world!
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Marty White Elk Holmes – Professional Glass Blowing Artist
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Glass Blower Parking Only Sign Blown Artist Blowing $0.99 |
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Glass Blower Crossing Sign Xing Blown Artist Blowing $0.99 |
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Caution Glass Blower at Work Sign Blown Artist Blowing $0.99 |
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Glass Blowers Do It With Heat Sign Blown Artist Blowing $0.99 |
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1943 Print Glass Blower Steuben Glassware Corning Furnace Plant Artist Goblet $54.95 |
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1931 Print Glass Blower Margaret Bourke-White Glassblowing Art Artist Portrait $48.95 |
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Glass Blower Crossing Sign Xing Blown Artist Blowing $6.75 |
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Glass Blower Parking Only Sign Blown Artist Blowing $6.75 |
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Caution Glass Blower at Work Sign Blown Artist Blowing $6.75 |
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Glass Blowers Do It With Heat Sign Blown Artist Blowing $6.75 |
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1931 Print Glass Blower Margaret Bourke-White Glassblowing Art Artist Portrait – Original Halftone Print $48.95 This is an original 1931 halftone print of a glassblower. Photography by Margaret Bourke-White. Bourke-White was born in the Bronx, New York, and her interest in photography was propelled by her father’s love of cameras, and her quest for self-improvement. Bourke-White became the first female war correspondent, and the first female photographer for Life magazine. She became the staff photographer… |
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1943 Print Glass Blower Steuben Glassware Corning Furnace Plant Artist Goblet – Original Halftone Print $54.95 This is an original 1943 halftone print of glass blowers at the Corning plant in New York. The men are producing Steuben glassware using little pot furnaces. Steuben Glass Works was founded in 1903 by Fredrick Carder and Thomas Hawkes. Please note that there is printing on the reverse…. |
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Art Poster Print – Glass Blower – Artist: J. A. C. Lohr- Poster Size: 28 X 19 $35.97 J. A. C. Lohr:Glass Blower 28 X 19 inches. High Quality Art Work. ASuperShop sells over 300,000 different art pieces. Browse our store for framed and unframed posters and shop for all your art needs at ASuperShop. This Glass Blower is made with High Quality Poster paper and is made for years of enjoyment. Note: This item is not available for express shipping. Brand New Quality Product… |
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Chihuly in the Hotshop (PBS) $14.99 CHIHULY IN THE HOT SHOP – DVD Movie… |
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The Glassblower of Murano $4.98 Venice, 1681. Glassblowing is the lifeblood of the Republic, and Venetian mirrors are more precious than gold. Jealously guarded by the murderous Council of Ten, the glassblowers of Murano are virtually imprisoned on their island in the lagoon. But the greatest of the artists, Corradino Manin, sells his methods and his soul to the Sun King, Louis XIV of France, to protect his secret daughter. In t… |
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Born in Fire (Born in Trilogy, Book 1) $2.47 First in the New York Times bestselling trilogy of three modern sisters bound by the timeless beauty of Ireland. Born in Fire follows the story of Maggie Concannon, a reclusive, stubborn, and free- spirited glassmaker. Gallery owner Rogan Sweeney vows to help her-but does their fierce attraction have the power to overcome her dark past?… |
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Dante Marioni: Blown Glass $12.89 Seattle artist Dante Marioni creates glass in a classic tradition inspired by the art of ancient and Renaissance Italy, yet his graceful vessels carry the art forward with their fresh forms and vibrant colour combinations…. |
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