ALESSANDRO MENDINI (1931-2019) & VENINI ‘SOLDATO DI VETRO’, 1996

Blown glass, steel H. 49.5 cm, L. 28.5 cm A special order from the limited edition of 99 Soldato di Vetro was commissioned from the artist for the present owner as part of this rare series. Designed by Alessandro Mendini in collaboration with Venini, this sculptural vase showcase his use of geometric forms and color contrasts. Soldato di Vetro is coral red with a black interior. Other examples are in the collections of Fondation Cartier, Paris, Venini Museo, Murano, and Alessandro Mendini. PROVENANCE Commissioned from the artist for the present owner