Ercole Barovier 1889–1974
The nearly fifty year tenure of Ercole Barovier as artistic director, designer and owner of Barovier & Toso is unprecedented in the history of Murano glass, and the firm’s success stands as a testament to his singular artistic talent and entrepreneurial genius.
Born in 1889 to a Muranese family that could trace its origins back to the 13th century, Barovier did not train as a glassblower but had a great passion for glass and quickly distinguished himself as an innovative designer. He joined Artisti Barovier in 1919 at the age of thirty and found success designing vases in the mosaic technique. In 1930 he produced the critically acclaimed and award-winning Primavera series, the success of which encouraged him to continue his experiments.
Auction Results Ercole Barovier
Ercole Barovier
Murrine vase
result: $317,000
Ercole Barovier
Important Primavera vase
result: $293,000
Ercole Barovier
Important Mosaico vase
result: $257,000
Ercole Barovier
Vaso Mosaico
result: $245,000
Ercole Barovier
Rare Primavera Piccione
result: $231,250
Ercole Barovier
Rare Mosaico vase
result: $200,000
Ercole Barovier
Rare and Important Mosaico vase
result: $193,750
Ercole Barovier
Primavera vase
result: $187,500
Ercole Barovier
Rare Primavera Elephante
result: $162,500
Ercole Barovier
Rare Primavera Pesce
result: $162,500
Ercole Barovier
Rare Cactus sculpture
result: $150,000
Ercole Barovier
Vaso mosaico
result: $149,000
Ercole Barovier
Mosaico vase
result: $102,500
Ercole Barovier
monumental Rostrati vase
result: $100,000
Ercole Barovier
Vetro Mosaico vase
result: $93,750
Ercole Barovier
Rare Intarsio vase
result: $87,500
Ercole Barovier
Laguna Gemmata vase
result: $81,250
Ercole Barovier
monumental Intarsio vase
result: $75,000
Ercole Barovier
prototype Tessere vase
result: $69,850
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
result: $65,000
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
result: $62,500
Ercole Barovier
Vetro Mosaico vase
result: $55,000
Ercole Barovier
Rare Intarsio vase
result: $55,000
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
result: $52,500