A monumental Murano glass vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, executed in rich cobalt blue glass and decorated with finely engraved figural imagery attributed to Eulisse. The vase presents an elegant baluster form with a broad, flared rim and gently tapering neck rising from a full, rounded body.
The surface is intricately engraved with a lyrical composition depicting stylized figures and birds, rendered in delicate, flowing lines that subtly emerge from the deep blue ground. The impressive scale and sculptural presence of the vase, combined with its finely executed decoration, exemplify the artistic ambition and technical mastery of mid-century Murano production.
Details
Maker: Seguso Vetri d’Arte
Artist / Decorator: Eulisse
Origin: Murano, Italy
Medium: Blown glass with engraved decoration
Color: Cobalt blue
Form: Baluster vase with flared rim
Dimensions:
Height: 20.5 in
Diameter: 10.5 in
Signature: artist signature present
Condition: Good overall; no visible chips or cracks; minor wear consistent with age
Catalogue Note
Seguso Vetri d’Arte is one of the most historically significant Murano glasshouses, known for its collaborations with artists and designers throughout the 20th century. The firm distinguished itself through refined forms and the integration of artistic surface decoration, often elevating functional objects into expressive works of art.
The engraved decoration on the present vase is attributed to Eulisse, an artist associated with Murano workshops who specialized in fine acid-etched and wheel-engraved compositions. His work is characterized by delicate, linear figuration, often depicting mythological or dreamlike subjects—figures, animals, and symbolic motifs—rendered with a light, almost graphic hand. Unlike heavier engraved traditions, Eulisse’s approach emphasizes subtlety, movement, and narrative suggestion, allowing the imagery to interact harmoniously with the color and translucency of the glass.
In this example, the interplay between the deep cobalt ground and the softly revealed etched imagery reflects a sophisticated balance between material and decoration. Monumental vases of this scale, combining strong form, rich color, and attributable artistic decoration, are increasingly sought after within the market for mid-century Murano glass.
