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Francesco Badioli Murano Art Glass Disc Sculpture, Polychrome Figural Plaque on Stand

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Description

A vibrant Murano art glass disc attributed to Francesco Badioli, executed in polychrome glass with abstract figural decoration. The circular plaque presents a stylized central figure outlined in dark line, set against a richly textured ground of contrasting red, blue, and mottled inclusions, with scattered aventurine-like and enamel effects.

The surface displays a painterly quality, combining fused glass techniques with expressive coloration and granular textures typical of late 20th-century Murano studio production. The work is mounted on a later metal display stand, allowing it to be presented as a sculptural object.
Details
Artist / Maker: Francesco Badioli Origin: Murano, Italy
Medium: Fused and decorated art glass
Form: Circular disc / plaque
Decoration: Polychrome figural composition with textured inclusions
Dimensions:
Disc: 13 in diameter
Overall height with stand: approx. 17 in
Mount: Metal display stand (later)
Signature / Mark: Sticker label “Badioli” present
Condition: Good overall; minor surface wear consistent with age; no significant damage observed
Catalogue Note
Francesco Badioli is associated with the later generation of Murano studio glassmakers who explored painterly and expressive approaches to glass, often incorporating bold color fields, figural abstraction, and textural experimentation.


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