New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Arlecchino

Manufacturer Venini & C. (Italian, founded 1921)

Designer Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996)

CultureItalian

Dateca. 1948

MediumBlown glass | Solid-worked glass

DimensionsOverall: 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm)

Inscribedacid stamped: VENINI MURANO ITALIA

Credit LineGift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler

Object number97.42.66

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 119, Case 59

DescriptionThis is a male figurine from the COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE series. The white glass figurine with green, blue, purple, red, and brown polka dots also has stalkings of red and blue striped glass. The figure stands on a black base, and wears a black mask and hat.

Exhibition History"The Sheri Sandler Collection of 20th-Century Italian Glass," Chrysler Museum of Art, July 14, 1998 - November 7, 1999.