Yoichi Ohira (  1946 )

Vase with slightly cylindrical pumpkin body and truncated cone collar. Execution by Livio Serena e Giacomo Barbini, Murano, 2003. Blown glass composed of: two tripartite vertical bands in red glass paste and transparent red glass; six volute sectors obtained from large "C" alternating murrines, in transparent glass red and lattimo, with faceted surface at the wheel; black powder and aventurine inserts. Top part in clear, lattimo and red glass engraved. Edge in black glass paste. Unique piece. Signed and dated under the base "Yoichi Ohira, m° L. Serena, m° G. Barbini, 1/1 unico, Friday 17-10-2003, Murano", artist’s monogram. (h 23 cm.)   Provenance Private collection, Milan

Estimate € 12,000 - 14,000

Sold € 50,000