(8) Vittorio Costantini (B.1944) & Other Lampworked Fish

Lot description

(lot of 8) Flameworked art glass fish figures, all with transparent fins and iridescent decoration, including: (5) Vittorio Costantini (Italian, b.1944), Venetian glass, including (one) reef trigger fish; (two) long-bodied fish with gills formed by contrasting inclusions; (one) teal to light blue bodied with white inclusions; (one) sergeant fish on rock-form base; (3) apparently unsigned, including (two) surgeonfish; (1) rainbow trout; largest: approx 1 7/8"h, 5.25"w, 0.75"d; smallest: approx 1.5"h, 3.75"w, 1"d; 1.1lbs total Provenance: From the estate of Carl Carter (Texas, 1955-2023)  Note: Vittorio Costantini was born in Burano, Italy (just outside of Murano). Considered an Italian master of flameworking, Costantini owns a workshop in Venice and has had his work displayed in galleries around the world.  Please note: All of the art glass insects/animals in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repairs, small losses, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.