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Oval Blue Hand-Cut Beveled Glass Mirror Model 2727 by Cristal Art

Description
Cristal Art rare exquisite original oval mirror model 2727 with cobalt blue hand-cut, beveled crystal glass pieces framed by gilt brass borders and mirrored glass on a wooden backing. This stunning mirror is hand-crafted with intense bright blue beveled mirrored glass pieces beautifully complimented by the gilt brass trim. This elegant mirror is a quintessential mid-century Cristal Art design. Separate listing for pair of matched Cristal Art oval mirrors.

Established in 1944, Cristal Art was an important glass-making company founded by Giuseppe and Giovanni Donna in Turin, Italy. Cristal Art specialized in the creation and design of plate glass furniture and mirrors. Between the 1950s and 1980s, Cristal Art competed with other renown plate glass manufacturers Fontana Arte and Sant'Ambrogio & De Berti in Italy.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Hand-crafted cut and beveled crystal glass, brass, wood
Condition:	Good. In very good original condition with no chips in the glass, slight silvering of mirrored glass, patinated gilt brass borders
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Book References:	Davide Alaimo, Crystal-Art: la lavorazione artistica del cristallo a Torino, ed. Deposito culturale, Torino, 2016, p. 84
Dealer Reference #:	CRI502
Incollect Reference #:	344720