
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.
Upcoming Lots Ercole Barovier

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Ercole Barovier
Oriente vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000

165
Ercole Barovier
Murrino vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000

166
Ercole Barovier
Saturneo vase
estimate: $8,000–10,000

167
Ercole Barovier
Eugeneo ewer
estimate: $4,000–6,000

168
Ercole Barovier
Ambrati ewer
estimate: $7,000–9,000

169
Ercole Barovier
Millefili vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000

170
Ercole Barovier
Millefili vase
estimate: $8,000–10,000

171
Ercole Barovier
Tesserae bowl
estimate: $7,000–9,000

172
Ercole Barovier
Bi-Pezzato vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000

173
Ercole Barovier
Pezzato vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000

174
Ercole Barovier
Pezzato vase
estimate: $6,000–8,000

175
Ercole Barovier
Bicolori vase
estimate: $8,000–10,000

176
Ercole Barovier
Pezzato vase
estimate: $6,000–8,000

177
Ercole Barovier
Pezzato vase
estimate: $7,000–9,000

178
Ercole Barovier
Pezzato vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000

179
Ercole Barovier
A Spina vase
estimate: $6,000–8,000

180
Ercole Barovier
A Spina vase
estimate: $7,000–9,000

181
Ercole Barovier
Argo bowl
estimate: $4,000–6,000

182
Ercole Barovier
Argo vase, model 22651
estimate: $8,000–10,000

183
Ercole Barovier
Alterni vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000

184
Ercole Barovier
Dorico Corniola vase
estimate: $4,000–6,000

185
Ercole Barovier
Dorico Corniola vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000

186
Ercole Barovier
Egeo bowl
estimate: $5,000–7,000

187
Ercole Barovier
Dorico Aquamare bowl
estimate: $4,000–6,000

188
Ercole Barovier
Dorico Variation bowl
estimate: $4,000–6,000

189
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
estimate: $4,000–6,000

190
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
estimate: $8,000–10,000

191
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000

192
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
estimate: $7,000–9,000

193
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
estimate: $15,000–20,000

194
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
estimate: $15,000–20,000

195
Ercole Barovier
Rare Intarsio vase
estimate: $30,000–40,000

196
Ercole Barovier
Athena Cattedrale vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000

197
Ercole Barovier
Rotellati vase
estimate: $20,000–30,000

198
Ercole Barovier
Sidereo vase
estimate: $7,000–9,000

203
Ercole Barovier
Diamantati bowl
estimate: $7,000–9,000

204
Ercole Barovier
Efeso vase
estimate: $9,000–12,000

205
Ercole Barovier
Graffito vase
estimate: $5,000–7,000

206
Ercole Barovier
Graffito vase
estimate: $7,000–9,000
Auction Results Ercole Barovier

Ercole Barovier
Murrine vase
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $317,000

Ercole Barovier
Important Primavera vase
estimate: $250,000–350,000
result: $293,000

Ercole Barovier
Important Mosaico vase
estimate: $150,000–200,000
result: $257,000

Ercole Barovier
Vaso Mosaico
estimate: $30,000–40,000
result: $245,000

Ercole Barovier
Vaso mosaico
estimate: $25,000–35,000
result: $149,000

Ercole Barovier
monumental Rostrati vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $100,000

Ercole Barovier
Vetro Mosaico vase
estimate: $70,000–90,000
result: $93,750

Ercole Barovier
Laguna Gemmata vase
estimate: $9,000–12,000
result: $81,250

Ercole Barovier
monumental Intarsio vase
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $75,000

Ercole Barovier
prototype Tessere vase
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $69,850

Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
estimate: $8,000–10,000
result: $65,000

Ercole Barovier
Vetro Mosaico vase
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $55,000

Ercole Barovier
Rare Intarsio vase
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $55,000

Ercole Barovier
monumental Spuma di Mare vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $50,800

Ercole Barovier
A Lenti vase
estimate: $9,000–12,000
result: $50,000

Ercole Barovier
A Lenti vase
estimate: $9,000–12,000
result: $47,500

Ercole Barovier
A Lenti vase
estimate: $9,000–12,000
result: $47,500

Ercole Barovier
Unique and Important Tessere vase
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $45,000

Ercole Barovier
Rare Egeo vase
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $45,000

Ercole Barovier
Rare Tessere Policrome vase
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $40,000

Ercole Barovier
rare Tessere vase
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $40,000

Ercole Barovier
rare Egeo vase
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $40,000

Ercole Barovier
early Oriente vase
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $40,000

Ercole Barovier
monumental Intarsio vase
estimate: $8,000–10,000
result: $37,500