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

Carlo Scarpa

Incamiciati, 1930

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Carlo Scarpa IncamiciatiMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1930

Red pasta vitrea footed bowl with handles and hexagonal vase in red pasta vitrea cased in purple glass, both with applied oxidized silver leaf.

3 3/8 in. high (8.1 cm)
11 1/4 in. high (28.6 cm)
Exhibitions:
1930, Monza, 4th Esposizione Internazionale delle Arti Decorative e Industriali Moderne; 1931, Amsterdam, Exhibition of modern Italian glass, ceramic, and artistic lacework, Stedelijk Museum; 2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design; 2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Vessel: M.V.M. Catalogue, n. 5992;
Dedalo, 1930, fasc. V, p. 321;
Domus, 1930, July, p. 41;
Domus, 1930, September, p. 32;
C.A. Felice, 1930, nn. 12, 30, 40;
U. Nebbia, 1930, p. 13;
R. Pacini, 1930, p. 273;
C.A. Felice, 1941, p. 81;
Vetri Murano…, 1981,
p. 33;
Vetri di Murano…, 1982, n. 125;
Mostra del vetro…, 1984, pp. 81, 84;
M. Heiremans, 1996, nn. 85, 86;
F. Deboni, 1996, nn. 70, 71;
M. Barovier, 1997, pp. 198, 199;
M. Barovier, 1998 (b), pp. 12, 13;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 31;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 50.

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

Carlo Scarpa

Lattimi, 1929-1930

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

Two vases in lattimo glass with applications of oxidized gold and silver leaf.

6 5/8 in. high (16.8 cm)
8 11/16 in. high (22.1 cm)
Exhibitions:
1930, Monza, 4th Esposizione Internazionale delle Arti Decorative e Industriali Moderne; 1931, Amsterdam, Exhibition of modern Italian glass, ceramic, and artistic lacework, Stedelijk Museum; 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. 6015;
Artisti italiani…, 1929;
Domus, 1929, April, p. 35;
Domus, 1929, October, p. 30, 31;
Domus, 1930, January, p. 39;
Mostra di vetri…, 1931, p. 21;
M. Karasik, 1989, n. 1;
M. Barovier, 1991, nn. 5, 6, pp. 51, 53;
M. Heiremans, 1993, n. 77;
F. Deboni, 1996 n. 63;
M. Heiremans, 1996, n. 25;
M. Barovier, 1997, pp. 196, 197;
M. Barovier, 1998 (b), pp. 10, 11;
M. Barovier, 1999, p. 141;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 30;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 49.

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

Carlo Scarpa

Lattimo, 1929

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Carlo Scarpa LattimoMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929

Globular lattimo glass vase with oxidized gold leaf applications. Rim around the mouth in red pasta vitrea.

5 1/8 in. high (13 cm)
Exhibitions:
1930, Monza, 4th Esposizione Internazionale delle Arti Decorative e Industriali Moderne; 1931, Amsterdam, Exhibition of modern Italian glass, ceramic, and artistic lacework, Stedelijk Museum; 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. 5932;
Artisti italiani…, 1929;
Domus, 1929, April, p. 35;
Domus, 1929, October, p. 30, 31;
Domus, 1930, January, p. 39;
Mostra di vetri…, 1931, p. 21;
M. Karasik, 1989, n. 1;
M. Barovier, 1991, nn. 5, 6, pp. 51, 53;
M. Heiremans, 1993, n. 77;
F. Deboni, 1996, n. 63;
M. Heiremans, 1996, n. 25;
M. Barovier, 1997, pp. 196, 197;
M. Barovier, 1998 (b), pp. 10, 11;
M. Barovier, 1999, p. 141;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 29;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 48.

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

Carlo Scarpa

Lattimo, 1929

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Carlo Scarpa LattimoMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929

Amphora-shaped vessel in lattimo glass with foot and small handles, decorated with applications in oxidized gold leaf.

7 1/2 in. high (19 cm)
Exhibitions:
1930, Monza, 4th Esposizione Internazionale delle Arti Decorative
e Industriali Moderne;
1931, Amsterdam, Exhibition of modern Italian glass, ceramic, and artistic lacework, Stedelijk Museum;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Artisti Italiani…, 1929;
Domus, 1929, April, p. 35;
Domus, 1929, October, pp. 30, 31;
Domus, 1930, January, p. 39;
Mostra di vetri…, 1931, p. 21;
M. Karasik, 1989, n. 1;
M. Barovier, 1991, nn. 5, 6, pp. 51, 53;
M. Heiremans, 1993, n. 77;
F. Deboni, 1996, n. 63;
M. Heiremans, 1996, n. 25;
M. Barovier, 1997, pp. 196, 197;
M. Barovier, 1998 (a), pp. 10, 11;
M. Barovier, 1999, p. 141;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 47.

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

Carlo Scarpa

Lattimo, 1929

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Carlo Scarpa LattimoMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929

Amphora-shaped vase in lattimo glass with two applied handles.
The entire surface is decorated with oxidized gold leaf applications.

9 1/2 in. high (24.1 cm)
Exhibitions:
1930, Monza, 4th Esposizione Internazionale delle Arti Decorative
e Industriali Moderne;
1931, Amsterdam, Exhibition of modern Italian glass, ceramic, and artistic lacework, Stedelijk Museum;
2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Artisti italiani…, 1929; Domus, 1929, April, p. 35; Domus, 1929, October, pp. 30, 31;
Domus, 1930, January, p. 39;
Mostra di vetri…, 1931, p. 21;
M. Karasik, 1989, n.1;
M. Barovier, 1991, nn. 5, 6, pp. 51, 53;
M. Heiremans, 1993, n. 77; F. Deboni, 1996 n. 63; M. Heiremans, 1996,
n. 25;
M. Barovier, 1997, pp. 196, 197;
M. Barovier, 1998 (b), pp. 10, 11;
M. Barovier, 1999, p. 141;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 28;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 46.