Signed "A. Tagliapietra," also etched: "Murano 1974," located at the top edge of the vase. The glass has a slight green tint and is etched around the vase with the features of a clothes pin. The sculpture's open top adds functionality to serve as a vase . There are slight air bubble inclusions towards the base. This sculpture showcases the movement of pop art. Andrea Tagliapietra was born in Murano on February 17, 1955. At the age of 14 he started working the glass in a glass factory in Murano island, following the tradition of his father Erminio, at that time one of the most talented glass masters at Salviati & C. Since he was a boy he worked hard as a glass factory servant and attendant and finally became a glass master in 1979.

16 x 5 x 2.5 in.

Property of Mrs. Wade Gallant of Winston Salem, NC

$400 - 600