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Author Topic: Alfredo Barbini Clown  (Read 2567 times)

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Offline coffeejames

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Alfredo Barbini Clown
« on: October 01, 2007, 06:24:44 PM »
I own this clown, it was made by an artist named "Alfredo Barbini." I would like to know if there is a way to determine more about this clown's head, and if you would know where I might start? I would also like to determine a value for this piece.



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Re: Alfredo Barbini Clown
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2007, 06:35:17 PM »
I would love to own it.Barbini is very collectable,nice piece,some of the clowns are becoming a tad boring, hundreds on ebay,unlike yours.

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Re: Alfredo Barbini Clown
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2007, 03:16:08 PM »
Hi, if you google molta bella glass you will see your clown described as alfreo barbini clown pre 1960 6 inches tall price 250 dollars .on page 28.regards John.

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Re: Alfredo Barbini Clown
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2007, 06:45:44 PM »
Hi, if you google molta bella glass you will see your clown described as alfreo barbini clown pre 1960 6 inches tall price 250 dollars .on page 28.regards John.

Hello John,

Thank you for posting this link. I had found it several days ago and had attempted to contact the curator, but I have had no response. I was curious, and you might know; Does removing the stickers front and bottom of a piece like this ruin the value of the piece (conversely, do these stickers increase the value)?  I have been collecting information about the maker and the fun of that has delighted me.

I have not decided if this piece will be sold, but I might once I have had my fun collecting the information and such.

Thank you.


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Re: Alfredo Barbini Clown
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2007, 06:58:23 PM »
Glass with genuine stickers is always better than without, shame they never put them on discretely

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Re: Alfredo Barbini Clown
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2007, 07:13:18 PM »
The more labels the better,never remove them i find they do help to sell,and to achieve a better price,it also helps forums like this one.Regards John.ps this is the third time i have tried to put this message on,i hope they dont all come on together.

 

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