ALESSANDRO MENDINI (1931-2019) & VENINI
‘GUERRIER DE VERRE’, 1996
Blown glass, steel
H. 49.5 cm, L. 28.5 cm
A special order from the limited edition of 36 Guerrier de Verre 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.
Guerrier de Verre is 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
Lot subject to the artist's resale right in accordance with Sovereign Order n° 10.300 of 22nd December 2023 setting out the terms and conditions for the application of Act n° 1.526 of 1st July 2022.
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