Gorgeous Punto Arte hand-painted glass decanter.

Details

Dimensions: 12” x 3” x 3”

Brand/Maker: The decanter is signed by Punto Arte, an Italian brand.

Design: It features a vibrant, hand-painted design that resembles stained glass, with a gold outline separating the colors.

Use: Decanters like this are typically used for serving wine or spirits.

Origin: Made in Italy

Condition: this item is in good vintage condition, there are no chips but it does have the signs of moderate wear and tear consistent with its vintage origin. Please see the images for details.

This Art Glass bottle has a sign Claude which might suggest it was created by the renowned French glass artist Jean-Claude Novaro (1943-2015). His work is known for its heavy weight, complex layering of vibrant colors, and incorporation of gold leaf accents, as seen in this piece.

Details of the Artwork

Artist: Jean-Claude Novaro

Medium: Hand-blown studio art glass

Characteristics: The piece features internal inclusions of multiple vibrant colors (purples, greens, oranges, reds) accented by gold-colored lines and possibly gold foil.

Signature: Novaro incised his signature, often with a date, on the underside or base of his pieces, which matches the "Claude" signature visible in the image.

Style: His work is considered modern French art glass, known for its luminosity and technical mastery.