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Murano glass mirror, acid etched, Ongaro e Fuga, 20th century – Italy
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Exceptional large mirror by the prestigious Italian firm Ongaro e Fuga. The structure is composed of a superposition of geometric shapes: first, a rectangle with chamfered corners, then a rectangle, and above it, a frame with curved (or mixed-linear) shapes at both the bottom and top, topped with an exquisite crest. All the profiles are decorated with blue glass appliqués in the shape of a single-piece six-petaled flower, straight rope-like pieces, and other decorative motifs. The insets are also acid-etched in stylized plant forms. The crest flower is even more exuberant, with various bodies and leaves framing it. The back is made of solid wood. Hand-blown glass on the island of Murano. Murano glass originated with artisans who fled Constantinople and settled in the Venice area, where their art gained great social importance in the 10th century. However, by the end of the 13th century, fires in the wooden factories were frequent, so the authorities decided to order the glassmakers to settle on the nearby island of Murano to ensure that potential fires would not affect the rest of the city. For centuries, the art of glassmaking has been carefully guarded. Glass is made of silica, which dissolves at high temperatures, between 1200 and 1400°C, until it forms a paste. After reducing the temperature to 800°C, the liquid glass is collected at the end of a blowpipe by one of the Master's assistants, the "servente." During this process, the "servente" coils the tubing around the furnace and then lifts it out of the glass, twisting the tubing to remove any excess. The fumes from this process are highly toxic, so workers can only work for 25 years. Various materials, such as precious metal leaves, thin glass rods, or coloring pastes, can be added to the top of the bubble for ornamental purposes. The glass is then stretched, crushed, pinched, ironed, scratched, elongated, and cut. The masters rotate the glass on tubes, forming symmetrical circles in the air, thus obtaining the desired shape, similar to the pieces of our mirrors. Once the piece is finished, it is annealed, gradually lowering the temperature to prevent the glass from exploding. Once cooled, the cold polishing phase begins. **Ongaro e Fuga** The Ongaro e Fuga firm originated from the marriage of Franco Fuga and Tulia Ongaro, both descendants of important Venetian artisans. Among this talented lineage, Angelo Fuga, a master glassmaker since the mid-19th century, stood out. Inspired by Angelo Fuga's legacy and a deep interest in keeping Venetian artisan tradition alive, the couple founded the brand in 1954. Their journey began with their specialization in the treatment of glass to create mirrors. Over time, they have innovated and incorporated new pieces (consoles, tables, cabinets, etc.). Currently, the firm is run by the founders' three sons, Bruno, Giuliano, and Francesco, who have renewed the brand by combining modern and traditional techniques, thus reinforcing Venetian tradition and its techniques. In addition, today the firm collaborates with other houses and artists, working on designs that range from the most traditional to the most modern. They are distinguished by their luxury, elegance, decorative profusion, and attention to detail, all of which results in absolute pieces of art, as unique as they are beautiful. **Material:** Murano Glass **Signature:** Ongaro e Fuga Murano **Period:** 20th Century **Country of Origin:** Murano, Italy Minor flaws that do not interfere with the overall view of the whole (a small blue flower in the upper right corner) **Total Dimensions:** 130 x 94 x 8 cm. Shipping of the product will be paid by the buyer according to the dimensions, weight and destination. We will contact you to manage it and agree on the budget. Shipping costs include custom-made professional packaging; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and guarantee.
Minor faults that do not interfere with the overall view of the whole (a small blue flower in the upper right corner)
Minor faults that do not interfere with the overall view of the whole (a small blue flower in the upper right corner)
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ConditionVery goodColorsBlue, Turquoise, TransparentMaterialGlassNumber of items1Height130 cmWidth94 cmDepth8 cm
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Valladolid, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale