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Laura de Santillana Venini Eulisse Murano Glass Vase, Blue Filigrana Cylinder

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Description

A refined Murano glass vase from the Eulisse series, designed by Laura de Santillana for Venini. The work presents a tall cylindrical form executed in deep cobalt blue glass, overlaid with a sweeping diagonal field of finely spaced vertical canes in tones of turquoise and pale green.

The surface treatment creates a striking optical effect, with the ribbed linear elements producing movement and depth across the otherwise minimalist silhouette. The controlled contrast between the saturated blue ground and the lighter filigrana section exemplifies Santillana’s sensitivity to color and structure.
The base is finished with a clear glass rim, grounding the composition and enhancing the overall clarity of form.
Details
Designer: Laura de Santillana (1955–2019) Attributed
Manufacturer: Venini, Murano
Origin: Italy
Medium: Blown art glass with filigrana cane work
Color: Cobalt blue with turquoise and green linear decoration
Form: Cylindrical vase, Unsigned
Dimensions:
Height: 14.5 in
Diameter: 6.5 in
Condition: Good overall; no visible chips or cracks; minor wear consistent with age
Catalogue Note
Laura de Santillana, artistic director of Venini and descendant of the founding family, played a significant role in redefining Murano glass in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Her work is characterized by a balance between traditional Venetian techniques and contemporary formal clarity.

Condition report:

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