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
Rare and Important Mosaico vase
estimate: $200,000–300,000
135
Ercole Barovier
Rare Primavera Pesce
estimate: $70,000–90,000
136
Ercole Barovier
Rare Primavera Elephante
estimate: $70,000–90,000
137
Ercole Barovier
Rare Primavera Piccione
estimate: $100,000–150,000
138
Ercole Barovier
candelabrum, pair
estimate: $7,000–9,000
139
Ercole Barovier
Autumno Gemmata vase
estimate: $3,000–5,000
140
Ercole Barovier
Crepuscolo vase
estimate: $7,000–9,000
141
Ercole Barovier
Dorico Acquamare vase
estimate: $8,000–12,000
142
Ercole Barovier
Dorico Acquamare bowl
estimate: $4,000–6,000
143
Ercole Barovier
Dorico Corniola bowl
estimate: $2,000–3,000
144
Ercole Barovier
Sidone bowl
estimate: $3,000–5,000
145
Ercole Barovier
Tessere Ambra vase
estimate: $4,000–6,000
146
Ercole Barovier
Neolitico vase
estimate: $2,000–3,000
147
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio bowl
estimate: $3,000–5,000
148
Ercole Barovier
Monumental Intarsio vase
estimate: $15,000–20,000
149
Ercole Barovier
Rare Intarsio vase with stopper
estimate: $7,000–9,000
150
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
estimate: $8,000–10,000
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
Rare Mosaico vase
estimate: $100,000–150,000
result: $200,000
Ercole Barovier
Primavera vase
estimate: $150,000–200,000
result: $187,500
Ercole Barovier
Rare Cactus sculpture
estimate: $60,000–90,000
result: $150,000
Ercole Barovier
Vaso mosaico
estimate: $25,000–35,000
result: $149,000
Ercole Barovier
Mosaico vase
estimate: $100,000–150,000
result: $102,500
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
Rare Intarsio vase
estimate: $30,000–40,000
result: $87,500
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
Intarsio vase
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $62,500
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
Intarsio vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $52,500
Ercole Barovier
monumental Spuma di Mare vase
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $50,800
Ercole Barovier
Intarsio vase
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $50,000
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