Josef and Benito Marcolin for FM Konstglas, 24k Pure Gold Bullicante Art Glass Lampbase, 1960s-70s

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This striking work of handblown Swedish art crystal, executed in the Murano art glass technique of Bullicante is by the Marcolin brothers for their art glass studio FM Konstglas in Ronneby, Sweden.

Made famous in the 1930s by Archimede Seguso, the Bullicante controlled bubbles technique involves overlaying several layers of air bubbles in a grid pattern within the wall. Crafted in solid crystal, this particular piece features this exquisite technique of delicately encasing a core layer of 24 karat gold. The piece is finished in a clear conical casing of clear Swedish crystal glass.

This stunning piece is timeless in style and brings with it elevated yet glamourous simplicity, the simplicity echoing the Modernist design movement of the period this piece was made. True to the roots of Modernism, there is a focus on combining function with bringing forth the beauty in the natural material.

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• Dimensions: Height: c. 5.9" / 15 cm high (excluding bulb holder) c. 8" / 20.2 cm (including bulb holder). Diameter c. 2.6" / 6.6 cm (across the widest point). Base measurements: c. 1.7" / 4.2 cm diameter. Weight: c. 1.3 kg / 1,280 g. Length of cord: c. 86.6" / 220 cm and is fitted with a European plug. Bulb holder takes standard A-series Screw bulb.
• Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs. There is faint wear of movement marks on the underside of the base that is commensurate with the age of the piece. Please see photographs as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the base is fitted with protective felting and also bears FM Konstglas' original label in use between 1960s and 1970s.

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• Fabric Content: Glass
• Vendor Colour Code: MULTI
• Vendor Style Code: 1311181078
• Andrews SKU: 6103-0003

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