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Merletto Glass Art
Merletto is literally the Italian word for "lace".In Glass Art, Merletto is a network of lattimo (opaque white glass) threads.
I became interested in Merletto because of the Fin Molds used to create them.
I asked Nikolaj Christensen about fin molds, and he emailed me this information, related to Merletto:
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The main difference between this type of fin mold and a standard optic mold is the amount of distortion you are capable of producing.
The blade edge of a fin mold really hangs up the glass and lets you push that material far up towards the moile, in contrast to a Steinert mold. The particular look is a little different, as well since the hot glass moving on either side of the fins' edges tend to produce much more of a folded look in comparison to an optic molded wave. Although they're the same family, there are some pieces that do indeed call for a fin mold. What comes to mind first is Seguso's "Merletto" series. There's a lot more to the pieces than just repeated stamping and twisting in the fin mold, but look close at the distortion of the lines. That's more fin than not, if you ask me. |
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| Archimede Seguso Merletto Art Glass Vase
Estimate: $6000 - $9000
Vetreria Archimede Seguso, designed and executed by Archimede Seguso, Merletto, translucent blue internally decorated with unique lacework canes. paper label. 10 1/2"H. Very good condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
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Vase, Merletto Technique
Designed by Archemide Seguso for Vetreria Archemide Seguso. Circa 1952. Height: 9 in. http://www.odetto.com/index.php?itemid=11 |
| Michael Schunke West Grove, PA Title: White Merletto Needle Nose 24.00 H X 10.00 W X 10.00 D Inches http://smithsoniancraftshow.org/ExhibitorContent/Glass5/Schunke5.asp |
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ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Freeform Merletto glass vase
Estimates: $3000 - $5000 Start Price: $1500 Sale Title: Sollo Rago Modern Auctions View entire catalog Sale Location : Lambertville, New Jersey, USA Sale Date 9:00 AM PST - Oct 26th, 2008 Description ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Freeform Merletto glass vase in white and amethyst. Red foil label, Made in Murano Italy. 8 1/2" x 4 3/4" Hammer Price $6,000 http://www.liveauctioneers.com/h/item/5740147?ah=47-43fb8&category=all&itemtype=all |
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It's not unusual for glassblowing, particularly Venetian glassblowing, to be described in terms of dance (choreography comes with the territory, courtesy of the combination of teamwork and material temperament). In the case of Tom Rowney's work, the dance is elegantly mannered. Courtly, even.
Those already familiar with Tom's work will be aware of his fascination with Venetian technique, his embrace of the demandingly difficult, and his unwavering focus on accuracy and finesse - this new body of work introduces bold notes of colour and dainty 'merletto' (Venetian lace) to his signature reticello/latticino motifs. The inclusion of block colour marks a petit sojourn from the breathtakingly delicate pieces currently on show at the Seeds of Light exhibition at the ANU School of Art Gallery - and delivers a declaration of firm anchorage in this, a new millennium. There is a primal power to the colour that belies the meticulous streak, resulting in a strong body of curvaceously rhythmic work that is at once both classy and contemporary, with a full complement of serious 'wow' factor in the skill department. http://basement.craftaustralia.org.au/articles/20050604.php |
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Estimates: $4000 - $5000
Start Price: $2000 Sale Title: March Modern Auction Weekend View entire catalog Sale Location : Lambertville, NJ USA Sale Date 12:00 PM PST - Mar 8th, 2003 Description Fine, large, rare ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO four-sided merletto glass vase with white filigree and translucent amethyst decoration. Unmarked. 11 1/2" x 4 3/4" Hammer Price $6,500 http://www.liveauctioneers.com/h/item/27334?ah=47-43fb8&category=all&itemtype=all |
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THOMAS ROWNEY
Glass Artist, ACT, Australia
Black & white merletto bowl 2008 #13
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ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO (1909-1999)
MERLETTO IRREGOLARE BOWL, 1953
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Harrtil Merletto Art glass vase, internal decoration of fine netting and pink and yellow shading. Possibly the best example of this technique. 12" tall. Excellent condition with almost no surface wear.
Estimate: 300.00-500.00 http://www.danripley.com/catalogs/modernauctioncatalog/InvCat_0008.htm |
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Czechoslovakian Harrtil merletto art glass bowl
n 1955 the Harrachov factory in Bohemia in Czechoslovakia launched a range of art glass called Harrtil. It was developed by designer Milan Metelak and factory manager Milos Pulpitel. The fine white mesh of woven glass fibres (known as "merletto" - net - in Italian) trapped within heavy glass casing can be seen in all the pieces in the series.
Harrtil is often mistaken for the merletto pieces of Archimede Seguso, but the mesh on the Seguso works are an illusion created by joining two blown bubbles with filigree lines, thus creating a net-like effect. Harrtil, on the other hand is made with a genuine net of woven glass.
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Stunning Mid-century HARRTIL art glass bowl. Fine Merletto-like strands are symmetrically placed throughout the glass. Designed by Milan Metalak, the sealing of textile fiber within glass was a major turning point in the 50's for Czech art glass. Excellent shape with no chips or cracks.
Origin: Czechoslovakia Maker: Harrachov Dimensions: 2.5 in. tall, 5.75 in. wide Color: Vaseline green Age: 1955 - 1960 http://www.glasshound.com/harrtil_glass_147.html |
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