07-12-200807-12-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2417Boston
July 12, 2008 10:00 AMCalender
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Venetian Enamel Decorated Cobalt Blue Glass Coupe after the "Barovier Wedding Cup,"

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$474$400
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2417Location: BostonDate / Time: July 12, 2008 10:00AM

Description:

Venetian Enamel Decorated Cobalt Blue Glass Coupe after the "Barovier Wedding Cup," late 19th/early 20th century, wide bellshaped bowl enameled with scene of courtiers in a horseback procession, and ladies bathing in a fountain, with two medallions of the bust of a lady and gentleman, on trumpet foot with gilt scrolling, ht. 5, dia. 5 in.

Note: The original wedding cup was made in Murano by the glass-making family of Barovier. It was manufactured c. 1470-80, and enameled by Angelo Barovier. The original is on display at the Murano glass museum.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Angelo Barovier, Murano glass museum