Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), Sommerso Murano Glass Bear, C1960

Beautifully shaped Italian heavy bear sculpture in amber glass by Archimede Seguso, from the mid-20th century.
Height: 16cm. Max width:25 cm
Signed on the bottom with 'Archimede Seguso - Murano (Italy)'.

SOMMERSO: 
In this decorative technique, the master glassmaker uses either a blown or solid piece of glass to create several overlapping layers in different colours for a highly suggestive chromatic effect. The glass, which is attached to a cane, is dipped into crucibles containing pieces of glass in different colours. In order to enhance the decorative effect between the different layers of glass, the master glassmaker sometimes inserts gold leaf, other metals, or air bubbles into the glass.