ALREDO BARBINI
(1912-2007)

Alfredo Barbini, a glass artist born in 1912 on the islands of Murano in the lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the twentieth century. His parents were members of families which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and beadmakers.

Barbini Circus Tent Clowns

The Barbini label

Above image courtesy of SVAZZO.COM
"Worldwide Dealer in Vintage - Antique Italian Glass"







Thank you to Ron Cox for providing us with the following group of
photos showing us more of Barbini's talented workmanship.

Barbini clown with red and green striped jacket





Barbini clown wearing a pink stripy jacket stood with hands behind back


Barbini Skater



Moon Star Face Clown


Blue Tent Clown with Guitar















BARBINI TENT CLOWN LAMP




The clown stands an impressive 21 inches tall.  Overall height is 36 inches!!

BARBINI PAPERWEIGHTS







Cone Clown









'Type 2' Barbini Clowns

The rest of the clowns on this page have never officially been accredited to Barbini however many collectors do believe that they are his work.  They have become commonly known as 'Type 2' Barbini's.



Below clown photographs courtesy of Ron Cox






Above Images courtesy of uspottery




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Left photo courtesy of Antique Helper