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.

Photograph by Luca Vignelli
Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929
Carlo Scarpa
Lattimo, 1929

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.

Photograph by Luca Vignelli
Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929
Carlo Scarpa
Lattimo, 1929

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.

Photograph by Luca Vignelli
Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929-1930
Carlo Scarpa
Lattimo, 1929-1930

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

Vase in lattimo glass, slightly iridized, with handles applied in black pasta vitrea.

Acid stamped:
M.V.M. Cappellin & C., Murano.
5 1/2 in. high (14 cm)

Exhibitions:
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
M.V.M. Catalogue, n. 5267;
M. Barovier, 1997, n. 53;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 45.

Photograph by Luca Vignelli
Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1929-1930
Carlo Scarpa
Iridato, 1929-1930

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

A black iridized glass plate with a spiral decor in lattimo glass.

Acid stamped:
M.V.M. Cappellin Murano.
2 in. high (5 cm)
Ø; 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)

Exhibitions:
2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Vetri di Murano…, 1982, n. 118;
M. Barovier, 1997, n. 83, p. 197;
M. Barovier, 1998 (b), p. 11;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 27;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 44.

Photograph by Luca Vignelli
Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1928-1931
Carlo Scarpa
Fenici, 1928-1931

Carlo Scarpa   FeniciMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1928-1931

Two decoro fenicio vases. One is cased in pink lattimo glass and
pink trim, the other in light blue glass and blue trim.

Acid stamped: M.V.M. Cappellin Murano.
7 1/2 in. high (19 cm)
10 1/4 in. high (26 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, pp. 8, 9;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 26;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 43.