Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C. 1925–1932

M.V.M. Cappellin & C. was founded in 1925 by Giacomo Cappellin after the closing of Cappellin Venini & C. Vittorio Zecchin, a painter from Murano who had worked for Cappellin Venini, continued his collaboration with Cappellin for a short time, designing soffiati, blown glass pieces characterized by delicate colors and pure lines. At the end of 1926, following Zecchin’s departure, the young Carlo Scarpa took over the artistic direction of the company. Initially, he proceeded along the course taken by his predecessor, creating lightweight blown pieces with simple geometric forms. These were followed by many collections of refined elegance characterized by various transparent textures and often distinguished by vivid colors. Despite the remarkable success at the 1930 Biennale di Monza, M.V.M. Cappellin & C. was forced to close in January 1932. This was most likely the result of inefficient financial management.

Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1930-1931

Carlo Scarpa

Fenicio, 1930-1931

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Carlo Scarpa FenicioMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1930-1931

Lattimo vase cased in transparent straw-colored glass with blue
decoro fenicio.

Acid stamped: M.V.M. Cappellin Murano.
6 1/2 in. high (16.5 cm)
Exhibitions:
1964, Venice, 32nd Biennale Internazionale d’Arte, Exhibition of
the Decorative Arts of the Venetian Territory;
2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Domus, 1930, January, p. 38;
M. Barovier, 1991, nn. 3, 4;
R. Barovier Mentasti, 1992, n. 62;
L’arte del vetro…, 1992, p. 243;
H. Newman, 1993, p. 145;
Glas Band II, 1995, p. 232;
M. Heiremans, 1996, n. 32;
F. Deboni, 1996, n. 66;
M. Barovier, 1997, p. 195;
M. Barovier, 1998 (b), pp. 8, 9;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 24;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 38.

Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1928-1929

Carlo Scarpa

Fenicio, 1928-1929

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Carlo Scarpa FenicioMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1928-1929

Globular-shaped vase in lattimo glass with red decoro fenicio
in pasta vitrea and gold leaf applications.

5 1/8 in. high (13 cm)
Exhibitions:
1964, Venice, 32nd Biennale Internazionale d’Arte, Exhibition of
the Decorative Arts of the Venetian Territory;
2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
M.V.M. Catalogue, n. 5934;
Domus, 1930, January, p. 38;
M. Barovier, 1991, nn. 3, 4;
R. Barovier Mentasti, 1992, n. 62;
L’arte del vetro…, 1992, p. 243;
H. Newman 1993, p. 145;
Glas Band II, 1995, p. 232;
M. Heiremans, 1996, n. 32;
F. Deboni, 1996, n. 66;
M. Barovier, 1997, p. 195;
M. Barovier, 1998 (b), pp. 8, 9;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 23;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 37.

Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929-1930

Carlo Scarpa

Pasta vitrea, 1929-1930

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Carlo Scarpa Pasta vitreaMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929-1930

Red pasta vitrea vase with two side handles, decorated throughout with gold leaf.

5 7/8 in. high (15 cm)
Exhibitions:
1929, Paris, Salon d’Automne;
1930, Monza, 4th Esposizione delle Arti Decorative e Industriali Moderne;
1931, Amsterdam, Exhibition of modern Italian glass, ceramic, and artistic lacework, Stedelijk Museum;
1964, Venice, 32nd Biennale Internazionale d’Arte, Exhibition of
the Decorative Arts of the Venetian Territory;
2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
M.V.M. Catalogue, n. 5911; Domus, 1930, January, p. 38; Mostra di vetri…, 1931, pp. 22, 23; Venezianisches Glas…, 1981, p. 64; Murano Glass…, 1982, n. 122; Mostra del Vetro…, 1984, p. 83;
W. Warmus, 1989, n. 4;
M. Barovier, 1991, n. 1, 2;
M. Barovier, 1997, p. 194;
M. Barovier, 1998 (b), pp. 7, 8, 9;
M. Barovier, 1999, p. 141;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 19;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 36.

Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929-1930

Carlo Scarpa

Pasta vitrea, 1929-1930

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Carlo Scarpa Pasta vitreaMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929-1930

A red pasta vitrea vase with applied foot.

Acid stamped: M.V.M. Cappellin Murano.
8 1/4 in. high (21 cm)
Exhibitions:
1929, Paris, Salon d’Automne;
1930, Monza, 4th Esposizione delle Arti Decorative e Industriali Moderne;
1931, Amsterdam, Exhibition of modern Italian glass, ceramic, and artistic lacework, Stedelijk Museum;
1964, Venice, 32nd Biennale Internazionale d’Arte, Exhibition of the Decorative Arts of the Venetian Territory; 2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
M.V.M. Catalogue, n. 5911; Domus, 1930, January p. 38; Mostra di vetri…, 1931, pp. 22, 23; Venezianisches Glas…, 1981, p. 64; Murano Glass…, 1982, n. 122; Mostra del vetro…, 1984, p. 83;
M. Karasik, 1989, n. 4; M. Barovier, 1991, nn. 1, 2; M. Barovier, 1997, p. 194;
M. Barovier, 1998(b), pp. 7, 8, 9;
M. Barovier, 1999, p. 141;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 21;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 35.

Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1930

Carlo Scarpa

Pasta vitrea, 1930

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Carlo Scarpa Pasta vitreaMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1930

Red iridized pasta vitrea pitcher with a large handle and trim in black pasta vitrea.

Acid stamped: M.V.M. Cappellin Murano.
9 5/8 in. high (24.5 cm)
Exhibitions:
1929, Paris, Salon d’Automne;
1930, Monza, 4th Esposizione delle Arti Decorative e Industriali Moderne; 1931, Amsterdam, Exhibition of modern Italian glass, ceramic, and artistic lacework, Stedelijk Museum;
1964, Venice, 32nd Biennale Internazionale d’Arte, Exhibition of
the Decorative Arts of the Venetian Territory; 2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
M.V.M. Catalogue, n. 5536; Domus, 1930, January p. 38; Mostra di vetri…, 1931, pp. 22, 23; Venezianisches Glas…, 1981, p. 64; Murano Glass…, 1982, n. 122; Mostra del vetro…, 1984, p. 83;
M. Karasik, 1989, n. 4;
M. Barovier, 1991, nn. 1, 2;
M. Barovier, 1997, p. 194;
M. Barovier, 1998 (b), pp. 7, 8, 9;
M. Barovier, 1999, p. 141;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 22;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 34.