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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: Glasshound on February 10, 2006, 04:27:35 AM
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OK..I know that this is Italian but can anybody help me out with the maker and the approximate age?...Thank You! :D
Blair
(http://i1.tinypic.com/ngaqh4.jpg)
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Is the base actually pink, or is that a trick of the light?
Paul
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Nice piece.
But do Italian ladies really have such "strong" arms and hands in comparison to their deliciously delicate feet, body and head? Hmmmmm. :lol:
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Hi KevH,
Just how long do you think she has been holding those 2 holders in her hands? She's bound to show some muscles, lol.
Javier
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Hi
My local dealer has two such ladies / candelabra with marks for ‘Barovier & Toso’ (and a Venetian importer label) – cracked at base and still too expensive.
They were quite famous for making this type of figure, although a use of yellow and red with a sparing use of aventurine is more typical. I have never seen a Toso figure with the deep copper aventurine yours has, also the base seems it has been painted with a matt brassy colour to match the bodice.
I think it is after ‘Toso’ and not that old in date.
This is just my opinion of course :? :P :?
Adam P
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the face looks like it could be Franco Toffolo piece
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To me, it looks *SO* 1940s, photo doesn't capture bottom wear or other signs of age. Whoever made it, are they currently manufacturing these types of forms, did they go out of production and then back in? Is it possible it's post 1950s? The piece looks way beyond the technical competence of the Chinese (at least as of yet)...
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These types of items have been made since about the 1950s and are still being made today. It can be very difficult to tell the difference between older and newer. The white molded face is very typical of contemporary work, but the rest of the figurine looks 1960s - 1970s to me.
A look through the websites offering new Murano glass is always recommended. Here are a few:
http://www.eastglass.com/figurines.htm
http://www.colleoni.com/
Laura
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Hi Laura,
Been meaning to thank you for those 2 links.
Everyone should really know that even more intricate and older looking figures are still being produced today. I see sooo many of this pieces as Old Venetian figures, when they are being produced so often.
Javier
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Franco Toffolo is making these at Deacons studio and selling these in Perth, Scotland. I saw a window full of them last August. Does anyone have a picture of one of his? He is a maestro but I doubt he adds paint if this has indeed been painted in part.
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Regarding this candle holder, This was not made by Franco in my studio. All pieces are scratch signed to avoid confusion. Looking at the way the breasts have been moulded, I would say this is a piece from Murano. It is however well within Franco's capability to produce this item. Regarding Franco's pieces being sold in Perth as Andrews says Franco has a small selected client base and is never short of work.
John Deacons
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Thanks John, does Franco sign or initial?
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Regarding Franco's signing of his work-Franco uses a motorized engraver to sign all his pieces this can be- FT- Franco or Franco Toffollo according to the piece. This has been the case in my studio. In the past he has used Giancarlo Toffollo. Incidentally Giancarlo means John in English. Franco is his chosen christian name.
John Deacons
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Ohhhhhhhh,
I've got one of those ladies, but she is a ballet dancer, and its
signed "Franco Toffollo" on the base.
She is lovely with a white lattino skirt and white swirl bodice, and amber
frills. I'll post a pictute tomorrow, she is really lovely :lol:
Barbara
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Hi,
Here is my Franco Toffollo lady, and very nice she is to :D
http://i1.tinypic.com/rvvkma.jpg
http://i1.tinypic.com/rvvl01.jpg
Will be listing her soon as I don't want my cat to knock her off the shelf, and she's had a close call today :evil: Blooming animal!!
Barbara