Luigi Brusotti for Fontana Arte 1930's Black Etched Glass Maritime Mirror
A very fine Luigi Brusotti shield shaped mirror with an etched black glass frame and marine-themed motifs. A highly distinctive silhouette with scalloped upper contours and a central beveled mirror plate with hand-cut glass border, with original wood backing. The segmented black glass panels are decorated with reverse-engraved or etched marine life illustrations, including fish, coral, sea shells and sea horse. A work that combines exquisite craftsmanship, refinement and historical value, a testament to the excellence of Italian design and glassmaking in the early 20th century and for which the Turin Fontana Arte glass studio was renown.
By Luigi Brusotti for Fontana Arte, circa 1930's
Size: 28 1/2" high x 22 1/2" wide at top x 16" wide at base x 1 1/4" deep
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. In very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks to the glass.
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Luigi Brusotti for Fontana Arte 1930's Black Etched Glass Maritime Mirror
A very fine Luigi Brusotti shield shaped mirror with an etched black glass frame and marine-themed motifs. A highly distinctive silhouette with scalloped upper contours and a central beveled mirror plate with hand-cut glass border, with original wood backing. The segmented black glass panels are decorated with reverse-engraved or etched marine life illustrations, including fish, coral, sea shells and sea horse. A work that combines exquisite craftsmanship, refinement and historical value, a testament to the excellence of Italian design and glassmaking in the early 20th century and for which the Turin Fontana Arte glass studio was renown.
By Luigi Brusotti for Fontana Arte, circa 1930's
Size: 28 1/2" high x 22 1/2" wide at top x 16" wide at base x 1 1/4" deep
Wear consistent with age and use. In very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks to the glass.