Spherical Paper Weight in Murano Bubble Glass from A. Seguso, Italy, 1970s

Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano crystal glass enriched inside with air bubbles. This rare object was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Archimede Seguso and is signed on the bottom. In amazing conditions with no chips or scratches, this stylish and unique paperweight is amazing as Seguso was able to blow large air bubbles into the molten crystal glass. The quality of the perfectly clear crystal used by Seguso makes this small and stylish paperweight extremely charming. This beautiful object can be used as peperweight or as decorative object over a desk or a coffee table. Dimensions (cm): Diameter – 7 Height – 6,8 Archimede Seguso was an Italian glassmaker known for his intricate glass vases, necklaces and sculptures. Covering a wide range of shapes and colors, his subjects included animals and abstract shapes. Born in 1909 in Murano, Italy, he was part of an illustrious legacy of Italian glassmakers, whose ancestors stretched back over six centuries to the 14th century. Seguso notably spearheaded a revival of ancient Venetian glassmaking techniques, especially filigree, which produced reticular patterns. Seguso ran the family business Seguso Vetri d’Arte, from 1937 to 1942. The artist died in 1999 in his hometown of Murano, Italy. The Seguso Company continues to produce glass, with works included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.