Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996) Arlecchina from the Commedia dell'arte series model …

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Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996)

Arlecchina from the Commedia dell'arte series model no. 2911 circa 1948 Lattimo glass with polychrome decoration H. 32 cm Provenance: > Sotheby's New York, June 7, 2016 lot 151 > Collection of Monsieur X, Paris Bibliography: > Marino Barovier and Carla Sonego, Fulvio Bianconi at Venini, Skira edition, 2015, Milan, reproduced p. 327 Condition report: Restoration to fan.

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Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996)

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