MUSEUM QUALITY Murano AVeM "Masterwork" Bowl - Rare 12-Element Palette - 1950s

A True Masterwork of Mid-Century Murano Art Glass

For your consideration is an exceptionally rare, "Masterwork" grade Bizantino (Tutti Frutti) art glass bowl, attributed to the prestigious AVeM (Arte Vetraria Muranese) furnace, circa 1950-1960.

While standard "Tutti Frutti" pieces are highly collectible, this specific bowl represents the absolute peak of technical difficulty. It was likely a showroom showpiece or high-end commission, intended to display the furnace’s most advanced capabilities.

Why This Piece is Unique:

The Rare 12-Element Palette: Unlike common 3-to-5 color variants, this piece features TEN distinct colors plus dual precious metals.

Gold & Silver Avventurina: Most pieces use only one metal leaf; this masterwork utilizes both 24k Gold and Silver flecks, creating a complex, multi-dimensional shimmer that is rarely seen in the market today.

Exceptional Color Clarity: It is incredibly difficult to fire ten colors simultaneously without "muddying" the glass. This bowl showcases crisp, vibrant shards—including highly sought-after blues and aquamarines—against a fiery orange ground.

Premium Finishing: The exterior is encased in a dense, uniform Lattimo (Milk Glass). The base features a highly polished, centered pontil, a definitive mark of quality reserved for high-end luxury exports.

Physical Specifications:

Maker: AVeM (Arte Vetraria Muranese)

Technique: Polychrome mouth-blown glass with dual-metal inclusions

Exterior: Flawless white milk glass casing.

Dimensions: [Insert Measurements: Width x Depth x Height]

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The base features a tiny, pin-point "flea bite" on the polished pontil (not visible when displayed), which serves as an authentic hallmark of its 60+ year history.

Excellent Vintage Condition.

This masterwork is structurally sound with no cracks, large chips, or repairs. As is common with authentic hand-blown Murano glass from the 1950s, the highly polished pontil on the base features a singular, pin-point 'flea bite.' This is a natural result of 60+ years of shelf-wear and serves as a definitive hallmark of the piece's age and authentic hand-crafted origin. The vibrant interior and white milk-glass casing remain bright and glossy."