Primavera
The present lot illustrated in a period photo from the Barovier & Toso archives, c. 1930. (Photograph courtesy of Marino Barovier)
Produced for the Venice Biennale of 1930, Primavera was a radical departure from all that came before it. The series included vases, bowls, lidded vessels, candlesticks and sculptures, all executed in an experimental, milky white glass composed of webs of tiny bubbles and thread-like craquelures. The startling appearance of the glass was made even more dramatic by the addition of contrasting details in deep amethyst and cobalt blue. Due to the complex and experimental nature of the glass, it was never reproduced and is, therefore, extremely rare. Primavera was alsothe first in a series of daring and experimental designs by Ercole Barovierthat would prove to be both critically and commercially successful.
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