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Title: opinions please ?
Post by: ejean9 on October 29, 2009, 11:06:47 PM
ebay auction number below..would this have been signed by the man himself ? or just signed by one of the workers ?thank you !
190345428245
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Post by: tam bam on October 30, 2009, 02:00:14 AM
 :oNice, I hope you won it!  Anything that comes in that nice of a box is worth more that what it auctioned for.  It really adds to the piece with the box and paperwork.  I am very suprised that it went for that price and not wayyyyy higher.

I was examing some other pieces with Archimede Seguso signatures and they all pretty much look a like to me so I am wondering if it is by the same person, so chances are likely it was Seguso who signed.  I do not know 100% if in fact it was himself who signed his pieces.  I hope someone else knows for sure. 
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Post by: langhaugh on October 30, 2009, 02:04:26 AM
eJean:

Hard to know. It's not like his signature from the 50's or from the 60's.I   But it had changed between those dates. I believe that he signed his exhibition pieces, but not the production pieces.

I'd guess not his signature. I don't think it makes much difference , though.

David

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Post by: ejean9 on October 30, 2009, 09:38:08 AM
Hi folks..yes i did win in..i saw the shape/colour and thought..i must have that..also the price seemed great..my only worry was the price was tooooo low ? will see when it arrives ! i am no good with the signed pieces..this will be my first..woohoo..will have a good look at the whole thing when it arrives  ;)
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Post by: tam bam on October 30, 2009, 02:04:39 PM
Congratulations, Ejean9!!!! :hiclp:  So glad you won it as it should only go to a collector. I do think it is a real piece.  David is right it doesn't matter who actually signed the signature but what it is and all the contents with it is what is going to make it valuable.  Also, check out Fossilfy's label library and look at the signed Archimede Seguso egg.  The two signatures look similar to me.  Hey I don't blame you for snagging it at that great price!  I would have too.  It is certainly a fine example of his work.  I say great find!!! :thup:
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Post by: ejean9 on October 30, 2009, 02:42:40 PM
why thank you kind sir..i am sooo pleased i got it..and i will go and have a look at the sig  :thup:
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Post by: aslan7 on October 30, 2009, 02:51:11 PM
That was a real find--congratulations. It must be very unusual to get the original box, old sticker, and even the pamphlet with such a fine piece. Enjoy!
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Post by: ejean9 on October 30, 2009, 11:06:29 PM
Hi Aslan7
that is the first i have seen a piece with box ect..so i have no idea if it is unusual ? would like to know if anyone else has came across the "complete" item ?
Jean
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Post by: ardy on November 01, 2009, 11:39:05 PM
Very impressive to get the full thing and I assume it will be in mint condition. :thup:

 I am interested in seeing the label as it looks a little different to the normal scalloped label. Any chance of loading it here when you get it?
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Post by: ejean9 on November 02, 2009, 12:04:05 AM

well of course..i want to show off... :chky:
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Post by: ardy on November 02, 2009, 12:07:42 AM
Well as you are feeling a little 'high' (totally understandable) how about a couple of photo's of the bowl sans the box as well?

The little devil jealousy is biting my backside. >:D
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Post by: ejean9 on November 02, 2009, 12:11:37 AM
ohhh ok..you have twisted my arm.. ;)
photos of the box..inside..outside..upside down..the label..the bowl..the bowl in my cabinet...the works !
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Post by: glasshunter on November 03, 2009, 02:47:15 AM
hi i found a boxed set of 4 signed archimede seguso murano bowls with labels they all measure around 4'' by 3 1/4 '' tall they vary in size a little each one a different color they also have the oval clear foil label archimede seguso murano made in italy. the box is cardboard white and has the the logo stamp like a with a ladder in the middle Bart
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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 12:57:16 PM
The bowl arrived yesterday..so much more stunning than i can show with my camera..lots of gold..gold in the rim is superb ! Will do my best with the photos..any advice on pics is welcome..bigger than i imagined..7 inch by 3 inch..a beauty..
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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 12:59:13 PM
more
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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 01:02:08 PM
the leaflet..im confused about..did they make leaflets like this years ago ? remember im only a babby..
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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 01:02:43 PM
the box is beautiful as well..
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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 01:05:54 PM
the label..i hope you can make it out..it says.. Archimede Seguso...under that it says Murano..under that..Made in Italy
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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 01:18:03 PM
hope this is better
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Post by: tam bam on November 05, 2009, 04:44:03 PM
Hi ejean,

Your pics are great!  It is so nice to see a fine example of Archimede Seguso's work with everything included.  Does the leaflet have a date mentioned by chance?   It certainly is wonderful to see everything together and the bowl it's self is magnificent!  I just adore the way the gold gets really intense around the edges.  I am so glad a collector bought it and not someone who doesn't have a clue as to what it is.  I know you will take good care of it.  Congratulations and well done!!   ;D
Title: Re: opinions please ?
Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 06:02:35 PM
The leaflet has no date that i can see, the only "time"reference i can see on it is in reference to "Gino and Antonio Seguso, the company has been among the top glass blowing enterprises of the world for over 50 years" ..dont know if that helps..the bowl is sooo stunning..i am blown away by how fab it is in real life !..I am wondering if it was a commissoned piece due to the box ? or perhaps a wedding gift long forgotton (sigh) i am finding it hard to see it as an "older" piece due to how new the whole package looks (bar a slight musty smell) ! I doubt this bowl was ever on display..
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Post by: langhaugh on November 05, 2009, 06:37:42 PM
Hi:

This is a lovely piece of glass, simple, elegant, and yet completely opulent. The label, according to Ricke, 'Murano Glass' and Pina 'Archimede Seguso,' started to be used in the 1980's.

Congratulations!

David

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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 07:16:58 PM
Thanks David..i do love this piece...now my question is,do i display it in the box ? or out..and put the box away ?
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Post by: langhaugh on November 05, 2009, 07:21:14 PM
Simple for me: Do I collect glass or boxes? I'd keep the box but the glass is the focus.  But I also know different people have different tastes.

David

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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 07:24:31 PM
Hi David
the box shall be packed away..off now to find some acid free tissue to wrap it in..
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Post by: tam bam on November 05, 2009, 08:03:04 PM
Yes, David is correct.  According to Murano Magic Antonio (Gino's son) began working for the firm in 1985. 

Interesting stuff.

http://www.boglewood.com/murano/producers/archimedeseguso.html
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Post by: tam bam on November 05, 2009, 08:16:30 PM
This is a little off topic but I ran into an interesting article earlier this year about Seguso Vetri d'Arte and Viro Seguso buying back the Seguso Vetri d'Arte just in time for SVA's 75th anniversary.   I thought I would share.   Reading about the Seguso family in Murano Magic reminded me of this article.

Here it is: http://www.tablewaretoday.com/Seguso-A.htm
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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 08:25:57 PM
cheers Tam..that was interesting..have bookmarked it.. ;)
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Post by: ardy on November 05, 2009, 09:43:08 PM
That is gorgeous, elegant and understated, just how I like it. Particularly like the sticker in an indentation.

If you want to capture the gold effect (I am not asking btw) then you can photo it against a black background and it should show it up. Not necessary as it is perfect.
 
I agree with David put the box somewhere safe and dry and show the glass.

Well done great buy.
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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 10:41:36 PM
Ardy..i placed it into the cabinet under the light..it just shines beyond belief..i shall sleep in the living room tonight..lol
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Post by: ardy on November 05, 2009, 11:06:27 PM
Ardy..i placed it into the cabinet under the light..it just shines beyond belief..i shall sleep in the living room tonight..lol


You should chain yourself to the cabinet, I am sure there are a few here who are casing your joint as we speak. ;D
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Post by: ejean9 on November 05, 2009, 11:16:28 PM
Ardy..dont say that  :o
i wont sleep now.. :) lol..just as well i have 3 cats that strategicaly place themselves at random points in the dark..it never fails but someone walking about with no lights on..will trip over them..
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Post by: Carolyn Preston on November 07, 2009, 11:55:15 PM
Ohhhh, just like the motion sensor light beams, only they make noise when you step on them (oh, I think that makes them the same as the motion sensor light beams)  :24: :24: :24:

Carolyn
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Post by: ejean9 on February 09, 2010, 08:59:35 PM
Bumping for Lily to see sig
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Post by: Lily of the Valley on February 10, 2010, 04:40:06 AM
Jean, your bowl is so lovely ..... gorgeous to behold.  The words "simple, elegant, and understated" say it all.  The first word that popped into my mind was "ethereal". :angel:  It's wonderful to find a beautiful work of art that takes your breath away and makes your heart beat a little faster -- all the more so when the cost has been in your favor.  I think we all celebrate such success (even if we turn a bit green :mrgreen:).  I bet you still stop to just gaze at your beautiful piece.  By the way, I know all about those "motion senors"! ;D

Enjoy .... Lily :)

(I get a bit carried away with my words, but I truly do mean them.)   
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Post by: ejean9 on February 10, 2010, 09:18:06 AM
Thank you Lily..it is a beauty