Fratelli Toso Appraisal

Mid-Century Style Murano-Type Art Glass Fratellli Toso Style Splatter Bowl

This is a decorative hand-blown art glass bowl featuring a distinctive trilobed or free-form undulating rim, characteristic of Mid-Century Modern organic design. The piece is constructed with a 'fazzoletto' style influence, exhibiting a multi-layered glass technique. The exterior is a solid, opaque white (latte) cased glass, while the interior displays a vibrant seafoam green transparent base. This interior surface is decorated with a 'macchia' or splatter pattern consisting of suspended flecks and larger circular 'spots' in shades of amber, ochre, cobalt blue, and darker forest green. The execution suggests a 20th-century Murano origin, possibly by makers such as Fratelli Toso or similar Venetian workshops active in the 1950s-1970s. The bowl shows a smooth, high-gloss finish with a thick, heavy base that likely contains a polished pontil mark (not visible from this angle). The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or heavy surface scratching, though typical shelf wear on the base would be expected for a vintage piece of this age. The craftsmanship is of high quality, evidenced by the even distribution of the decorative frit and the graceful, symmetrical folding of the three prominent lobes.