Early to Mid 20th Century Decorative Arts Auction
Thursday, 5 - Thursday, 12 October 2023
Handsome mid-century Carlo Moretti of Murano, Italian art glass vase
Estimate $75 - $150
Realised: $60 plus premium
Lot Details
Handsome mid-century Carlo Moretti of Murano, Italian art glass vase. Finished in a matte lime green with white inner casing. A range known as “Satinato” due to the outer finish. Modernist pared back cylindrical form. Measuring 160mm tall by 60mm in diameter. Circa early 1960’s Carlo Moretti founded his own company in 1958, and was later joined by Giovanni Moretti, his brother. Carlo Moretti produced colourful designs in a marbled pattern, as well as a range of vases and bowls with a matt finish known as Satinato. The same range can also be found in a glossy finish. Later they began production of drink ware glasses, along with more decorative vases.
