Mid Century Signed Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Flower Sculpture

A beautiful example of Alfredo Barbini's wonderful glass artistry. This lovely flower sculpture will brighten up any space with its vibrant colors. It weighs 2.3 lbs and is 11 inches tall. Alfredo Barbini, a glass artist born in Italy in 1912 (died 2007) was one of Murano's leading figures of the twentieth century. His parents were members of families which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and beadmakers. Among numerous other honors, Barbini was awarded the "Osella d'Oro" by Venice's Associazione degli Industriale and the honorary title "Commendatore" and was named "1989 Venetian of the Year" by the Settimare Association.