Signed Art Glass Vase, Polychrome Murrine and Black Reticello Network, Mihai Topescu Art Collection
€ 300,00
Signed studio art glass vase by Romanian glass artist Mihai Topescu, featuring polychrome murrine disc inclusions in yellow, red, cobalt blue, and acid green, set within a black glass grid network and encased in clear crystal.
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A striking example of Romanian studio glass art, this signed vase by Mihai Topescu demonstrates accomplished mastery of complex hot-glass techniques in the Murano-influenced European tradition.
The ovoid body is constructed around a network of bold black glass ribs forming irregular cell-like compartments — a technique visually related to the Venetian reticello and a murrine traditions — each cell containing one or more polychrome glass discs in saturated primary and secondary colors: cadmium yellow, vermillion red, cobalt blue, and acid green. The acid-green inclusions incorporate intentional internal crazing, adding textural depth and visual complexity to the chromatic composition.
The piece bears the original maker’s label — “Art Collection / Mihai Topescu / Romania” — and is signed in diamond-point engraving directly on the body.
Artist / Origin / Period / Technique / Material / Dimensions
- Artist: Mihai Topescu
- Origin: Romania
- Period: Late 20th – early 21st century
- Technique: Blown glass with polychrome murrine inclusions and black glass reticello network, encased in clear crystal
- Material: Art glass
- Dimensions (approx.):
- Height: ~22–28 cm
- Width: ~18–24 cm
Condition Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Internal crazing in the acid-green inclusions is intentional and part of the decorative technique. Original maker’s label intact.
| Condition | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Material | Glass |
| Origin | European, Romania |
| Period | 1950-2000 |
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