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(7) Vittorio Costantini (B.1944) Venetian Lampwork Insect Figures

Price realized
$826
Pre-sale estimate
$60 – $80
Hammer price
$650
Category
Ceramics, Bowls & Glass
Sold
June 6, 2024
Sale
SPECIAL DAY 1- June 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 4-Day Auction Event

Lot description

(lot of 7) Flameworked art glass animal figures, Vittorio Costantini (Italian, b.1944), including: (1) widow spider, copper aventurine thorax; (1) beetle, polychrome iridescent body; (2) bees, translucent wings; together with: (3) butterflies, all with glue restorations to wings, likely to further break, DAMAGED, SOLD AS IS ; largest: approx 1.25"h, 2"w, 2.75"d, smallest: approx 1"h, 1"w, 1"d; <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.

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.