Small Leaf Bowl attributed to Tyra Lundgren for Venini, 1950s for sale at Pamono

Small Leaf Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1950s Small bowl made of green glass with regular air bubble decoration and a pinched rim. Designed by Tyra Lundgren in the 1930s, manufactured by Venini, Venice. Round acid stamp ‘Venini Murano Italy’ on the base. Model no. 2700. Tyra Lundgren (1897 1979) was a Swedish painter, ceramist, glass and textile designer. In 1936, she met the glassmaker Paolo Venini at the Triennale di Milano. He invited her to Murano and she became the first woman to design glass for Venini. Her bird, fish and snake sculptures belong to the most seeked Venini glasses. In 1938 and 1948 her designs for Venini were exhibited at the Venice Biennale. Lundgren also worked as glassware designer at Moser, Karlsbad, Riihimki, Finnland and Kosta, Sweden. In 1950, she was awarded the Swedish royal medal Litteris et Artibus in recognition of her artistic career. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fancy pieces of Murano and Scandinavian art glass. Our passion for the beauty of these works of art drives us to become your preferred partner for the expansion of your collection. We have been dealing with 20th century art glass since the 1980s and have great experience. We guarantee the authenticity of all items we offer. We operate worldwide with well-packed and money back guarantee service. Measures: Length: 4.92″ (12.5 cm) Width: 3.74″ (9.5 cm) Height: 1.3″ (3.3 cm) Literature Reference: Franco Deboni, Venini Glass Volume 1, Turin 2007, blue catalog, page 52