Formia Vetri di Murano – Luigi Onesto – Vaas – Glas – XXL Rare

This is an extremely rare 24 cm tall example from the iconic decorative bottle series by Formia Vetri di Murano,designed by renowned Murano master Luigi Onesto in the 1980s.Most Formia bottles from this series measure only 12-15 cm. This XXL "Grande" version at 24 cm was produced in very limited quantities and rarely appears on the market. The larger format was significantly more expensive at the time and is highly sought after today by collectors as a display piece and art object.DESIGN & TECHNIQUE:Sommerso technique: Multiple layers of hand-blown glass creating depth and luminositySignature black collar: The distinctive black glass ring around the neck is Luigi Onesto's iconic design element for FormiaColors: Stunning amber/honey tones with black accentsHand-engraved signature: "Formia Murano" diamond-point engraved on the base (authenticates the piece as genuine 1980s production)CONDITION:Good vintage condition. No chips, no cracks, Original stopper intact and perfectly fitting.DIMENSIONS:Height: 24 cm (9.4 inches)Width: approximately 13 cm PROVENANCE:Luigi Onesto was one of the master designers for Formia Vetri di Murano, known for his sophisticated Sommerso pieces with architectural elements. This particular design with the black collar became one of his most recognizable works. While smaller versions were created as perfume bottles, this large format was... lees verder bij Catawiki