Paolo Venini (1895 – 1959) emerged as one of the leading figures in the production of Murano glass in the 20th century, and whose works are outstanding for their combination of traditional technique and modern form. Established in 1925 Venini is the largest and most successful of the Murano glass furnaces. Paolo Venini’s name is stil synonymous with impeccable taste & style.

Description: Hard bound with dust jacket. An exhaustive account of the history of the glassworks set up by Paolo Venini in 1921 and carried forward by members of the Venini family up until 1986. Profusely illustrated with with 350 (including 200 colour) illustrations, and 250 descriptions detailing each item produced in over six decades. 320 pages, chronology, list of designers, glossary, list of exhibitions, bibliography, index of names and places. Minor wear to dust jacket, otherwise fine. An essential reference source for historians, collectors, dealers, and connoisseurs of Italian glass.

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Venini: Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1986
Anna Venini Diaz De Santillana

Publisher: Skira
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hard Bound
Book Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition

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