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THB(8) VITTORIO COSTANTINI (B.1944) & OTHER LAMPWORKED FISH
About Seller
8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJun 6, 2024
Austin Auction Gallery is excited to announce our June Spectacular Multi-Estates Auction. The auction will feature the contents of the Estate of Carl Carter, a nationally known glass collector, to include hundreds of pieces of art glass, micro-mosaics, Pietra dura plaques and more. The contents of a prominent Austinite's Mt. Bonnell home to include oriental antiques, European furniture, and porcelains and more. The contents of a prominent Austinite's Tarrytown home, to include Black Forest Furniture, Sterling Silver, Fine art, Fine Jewelry and much more! Austin Auction Gallery info@austinauction.com
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- Lot Description
(lot of 8) Flameworked art glass fish figures, all with transparent fins and iridescent decoration, including: (5) Vittorio Costantini (Italian, b.1944), Venetian glass, including (one) reef trigger fish; (two) long-bodied fish with gills formed by contrasting inclusions; (one) teal to light blue bodied with white inclusions; (one) sergeant fish on rock-form base; (3) apparently unsigned, including (two) surgeonfish; (1) rainbow trout; largest: approx 1 7/8"h, 5.25"w, 0.75"d; smallest: approx 1.5"h, 3.75"w, 1"d; 1.1lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Carl Carter (Texas, 1955-2023)**
**Note: Vittorio Costantini was born in Burano, Italy (just outside of Murano). Considered an Italian master of flameworking, Costantini owns a workshop in Venice and has had his work displayed in galleries around the world.
**Please note: All of the art glass insects/animals in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repairs, small losses, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.**
Condition
5.9.24-In my opinion regarding LOT: 1323- after careful visual and UV light examinations, there are no apparent cracks or restorations, only some inherent imperfections and I note that one fish has a super minute chip at the tip of his fin, please see attached images for your review.
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**
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Pak & Ship Plus - Kurt Spahrmann - 512-246-7117
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Postal Annex- Kevin - 512-331-5855
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PostNet – Hetal Patel - 512-260-5757
or email: postnet1431@austin.rr.com
OPTIONS FOR LARGER ITEMS (FURNITURE, ETC.)
Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com
Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger ItemsPLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088
BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786
RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122
For a listing of more blanket wrap shippers for furniture visit.
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