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

Arlecchina

Manufacturer Venini & C. (Italian, founded 1921)

Designer Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996)

CultureItalian

Dateca. 1948

MediumBlown glass | Solid-worked glass

DimensionsOverall: 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm)

Inscribedacid stamped: VENINI MURANO ITALIA

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

Object number97.42.67

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DescriptionThis is a female figurine from the COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE series. The white glass figurine with green, blue, purple, red, and brown polka dots also has a fan of red striated glass heald with both hands. The figure stands on a black Lattimo glass base, wears a polka dotted hat, and has a black mask covering her eyes.

Label TextDesigned by Fulvio Bianconi Italian (1915-1996) for Venini & C., Venice, Italy Arlecchino and Arlecchina, ca.1948 Blown and solid worked glass. Gift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler 97.42.66 & 67Exhibition History"The Sheri Sandler Collection of 20th-Century Italian Glass," Chrysler Museum of Art, July 14, 1998 - November 7, 1999.