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., 1926-1931
Carlo Scarpa
Trasparente, 1926-1931

Carlo Scarpa   TrasparenteMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1926-1931

Light green globular-shaped vase in blown glass with a conical foot and mouth in blue glass. This vase became the symbol of the M.V.M. Cappellin workshop.

5 1/2 in. high (14 cm)
Exhibitions:
1926, Paris, Salon d’Automne; 1927, Monza, 3rd Mostra Internazionale delle Arti Decorative; 1930, Monza, 4th Mostra 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:
P. du Colombier, 1926, p. 187;
Domus, 1928, December, p. 59;
G. Dell’Oro, 1931, p. 563;
Mostra di vetri…, 1931, p. 19;
Domus, 1933, October, pp. 527, 528, 529;
R. Barovier Mentasti, 1982, p. 260;
Mille anni…, 1982,
p. 262;
Vetri Murano…, 1982, p. 26;
Vetri di Murano…, 1982, n. 106;
F. Deboni, 1996, p. 34;
M. Barovier, 1997, p. 192;
M. Barovier, 1998(b),
p. 6;
M. Barovier, 1999, p. 114;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 18;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 31.

Photograph by Luca Vignelli
Carlo Scarpa, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1930-1931
Carlo Scarpa
Trasparente, 1930-1931

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

Straw-colored bowl composed of thin glass decorated with large bubbles. Foot and trim in red pasta vitrea with application of gold leaf.

Acid stamped:
M.V.M. Cappellin Murano.
6 3/4 in. high (17.2 cm)
Ø; 7 3/4 in. (19.7 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:
G. Dell’Oro, 1931, p. 563;
Mostra di vetri…, 1931, p. 19;
Domus, 1933, October, pp. 527-529;
R. Barovier Mentasti, 1982, p. 260;
Mille anni…, 1982, p. 262;
Vetri Murano…, 1982, p. 26;
Vetri di Murano…, 1982, n. 106;
F. Deboni, 1996, p. 34;
M. Barovier, 1997, p. 192;
M. Barovier, 1998 (a), p. 6;
M. Barovier, 1999, p. 114;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 17;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 30.

Photograph by Luca Vignelli
Vittorio Zecchin, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1921-1925
Vittorio Zecchin
Veronese, 1921-1925

Vittorio Zecchin   VeroneseMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1921-1925

Veronese vase in transparent amethyst glass. This vase was named veronese because Vittorio Zecchin, when creating it, was inspired by a similar vase featured in the painting L’Annunciazione by Paolo Veronese which is exhibited in Venice at the Gallerie dell’Accademia Museum. This vase became the logo of the Venini workshop and is still in production.
13 1/8 in. high (33.3 cm)

Bibliography and comparative texts:
R. Linzeler, 1922, p. 666;
C. Carrà, 1923, p. 67;
R. Linzeler, 1923, p. 83;
R. Papini, 1930, n. 570;
G. Mariacher, 1967, p. 98;
R. Barovier Mentasti, 1982, n. 252;
Mille anni…, 1982, n. 503;
F. Deboni, 1984, p. n. 70;
W. Neuwirth, 1987, nn. 7, 104;
A. Dorigato, 1986,
p. 71;
F. Deboni, 1989, n. 1;
L’arte del vetro, 1982, n. 307;
M. Heiremans, 1993, n. 191;
M. Barovier, R. Barovier Mentasti,
A. Dorigato, 1995, n. 15;
A. Venini Diaz de Santillana, 1996, n. 1;
R. Barovier Mentasti, 1998, n. 25;
A. Venini Diaz de Santillana, 2000, n. 1;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 8;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 13.

Photograph by Luca Vignelli
Vittorio Zecchin, Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., ca. 1925
Vittorio Zecchin
Neri e rossi, ca. 1925

Vittorio Zecchin   Neri e rossiMaestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., ca. 1925

Vessels in amethyst glass with trim
in red pasta vitrea.
Acid stamped: M.V.M. Cappellin Murano.
5 5/8 in. high (14.3 cm)
9 5/8 in. high (24.5 cm)
2 3/4 in. high (7 cm)

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

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Catalogue M.V.M., n. 5677;
H. Ricke, E. Schmitt, 1996, p. 16;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 12.