Riposapesi
Artist
Cristiano Bianchin
(Italian)
CultureItalian
Date1999
MediumGlass | Gold leaf
DimensionsOverall: 15 x 4 7/8 in. (38.1 x 12.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu
Object number2004.3.1
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a clear blue blown glass sculpture incorporating gold leaf particles "foglia d'oro". It is a gourd-like shape; the surface is wheel ground, or lightly battuto, and frosted.Label TextCristiano Bianchin Italian (b. 1963) Riposapesi [Resting Weights], 1999 Blown glass incorporating gold leaf, with surface frosted by wheel grinding Gift of Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu 2004.3.1-.2 This exquisite contemporary sculpture, from the artist's important series of the same title, reflects the glass working heritage of Venice in its use of gold leaf and in its subtly ground surface. It was exhibited at Galleria Marina Barovier in Venice in 1999 and at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem in 2001. Edited By: GLY Edited Date: 04/26/2004ProvenanceGiorgio Spanu, Italy, 1999-2004; Gift to the Chrysler Museum of Art, 2004.
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