Life-sized horned mask by Ermanno Nason, 1985. Transparent, iridescent glass with filaments and applications. A unique piece. According to the Maestro, he created only two masks in his working life; one differs from the other in form and the features of the face. The mask has a ring of glass at the top to be hung on the wall. Lot is accompanied by a reference document signed by the consignor, a noteworthy collector of 20th century Italian glass and author of Vetri Di Ermanno Nason / The Glass Sculptures of Ermanno Nason. Provenance: Artist | Collection of Sergio & Yoli Gnesin, Miami, Florida and Venice, Italy. Reference: This is the exact piece published in I Vetri Di Ermanno Nason / The Glass Sculptures of Ermanno Nason, Sergio Gnesin, 2003 ppg. 132, 133. Please contact our auction house directly for additional information on this collection.
Designer & Manufacturer: Ermanno Nason (1928-2013)
Markings: signed; 1985
Country of Origin & Materials: Italian; glass, paper (framed drawing)
Dimensions (H,W,D): 20"h, 8"w, 5.25"d very good, spot of damage to left eyebrow consisting of a tight crack to the applique and a few flecks