Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

Italian, 1892-1977

Napoleone Martinuzzi was born on May 31, 1892, in Murano.

Active as a sculptor in Rome at the beginning of the 20th century, Martinuzzi came back to Murano in 1925 to found the Vetri Soffiati Muranese Venini and Company, along with Paolo Venini and Francesco Zecchin. At this company, Martinuzzi was the art director.

In 1932, Martinuzzi left the firm and founded the Zecchin Martinuzzi Vetri Artistici e Mosaici along with Francesco Zecchin. Between 1951 and 1952, he became the designer for Arte Vetro di Alberto Seguso. He is still considered one of the finest Murano glass designers of all time. Martinuzzi died on May 15, 1977, in Venice.

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(Biography provided by Wallector)

Creator: Napoleone Martinuzzi

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929

$126,300Sale Price|25% Off

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini red Cactus Succulent sculpture, Signed, 1929. Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini succulent by Matinuzzi. Museum-worthy masterwork by Martinuzzi during his groundbreaking tenure as artistic director of Venini. Large-scale. Original brass frame. This stunning pulegoso glass and gold leaf “pianta grassa” is in very good antique condition with no apparent signs of repair. Acid etched Venini signature is at bottom. Lovely contrasting white glass rim on pot. Playful use of co lot with the green pot...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1930 Napoleon Martinuzzi CVM Cappellin Glass Murano Art Deco Figure

$17,460

1930 Napoleon Martinuzzi CVM Cappellin Glass Murano Art Deco Figure

By Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brescia, IT

Napoleone Martinuzzi CVM Venice 1930 Nude of woman with amphora Slightly iridescent glass with gold speck inclusion Very rare glass sculpture Has internal threads on the back of th...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture

$40,742

Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Alfredo Barbini, Pauly & Co.

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Stunning, rare and important signed vintage mid-century centrepiece 'Sirena' sculpture by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) after Neopolone Martinuzzi (1928-2014) Murano, Venice, Italy. Th...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930

$43,800Sale Price|25% Off

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo (Yellow Dachsund) sculpture, white & gold Venini Murano 1930 Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini large-scale Dachsund Dog Sculpture by N...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Gold

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

$307Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. These cherries are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top t...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Aqua Blue Molded Glass Tile of Gazelle, Venini 1930, Signed by Martinuzzi

$1,301

Aqua Blue Molded Glass Tile of Gazelle, Venini 1930, Signed by Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in London, GB

A rare and highly collectible molded glass tile designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892–1977) for Venini, circa 1930. Executed in a luminous aqua-blue glass, the tile depicts a wound...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi Murano glass circa 1930

$3,400

Napoleone Martinuzzi Murano glass circa 1930

By Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Napoleone Martinuzzi Murano glass scultura circa 1930

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1930s Italian International Style Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Giovanni de Simone Ceramic Tile Italian Design Multi-Color Swordfish Marlin 1970

$838Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in

Giovanni de Simone Ceramic Tile Italian Design Multi-Color Swordfish Marlin 1970

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Giovanni de Simone ceramic tile Italian design multi-color swordfish marlin.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Panels Plaques of Bacchus by Bertoni

$1,629

H 41.34 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in

Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Panels Plaques of Bacchus by Bertoni

Located in Antwerp, BE

A terrific ceramic wall piece of Bacchus by the Italian ceramic artist H Bertoni. This piece features a roman male figure with an harp resting on a s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Wood, Ceramic

20th Century French Eagle with Spread Wings made of Bronze and Signed JP

$1,117

H 5.52 in W 14.57 in D 1.97 in

20th Century French Eagle with Spread Wings made of Bronze and Signed JP

Located in Sofia, BG

Bronze wall decoration representing an eagle with wide open wings made of bronze. There is signature JP at the back of both wings. France, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Bronze

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Horizon Blue by Napoleone Martinuzzi

$1,617 / item

H 11.42 in Dm 10.24 in

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Horizon Blue by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in horizon blue designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass

Ceramic Tile Wall Art Decoration from a Cat

$2,793

H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 1.19 in

Ceramic Tile Wall Art Decoration from a Cat

By Tackoen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ceramic tile wall art decoration from a cat. Height 94 cm. Width 47 cm. Depth 3 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Wood, Ceramic

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

$1,617 / item

H 11.42 in Dm 10.24 in

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass

Portuguese Tile Mural "Countryside" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist

$5,475

H 17.7 in W 47.2 in D 0.19 in

Portuguese Tile Mural "Countryside" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist

Located in Baldock, England

Beautiful tile mural with the "COUNTRYSIDE" motif finely painted. Quantity: 24 tiles Tile mural size: 47.2"W X 17.7"H (120cm X 45cm) Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm) Origi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Set of 6 of Total 120 Dutch Blue Glazed Ceramic Tiles by Le Glaive, 1930

$407 / set

H 0.36 in W 5.95 in D 5.95 in

Set of 6 of Total 120 Dutch Blue Glazed Ceramic Tiles by Le Glaive, 1930

By Le Glaive

Located in Rijssen, NL

This is an amazing set of Dutch blue handmade tiles. A beautiful and color. With 6 different stylized designs. We offer 20 tiles from the same design. In total 120 tiles...

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1930s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Ceramic

Portuguese Azulejos Tile Mural "Countryside" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist

$6,870Sale Price|10% Off

H 47.2 in W 59 in D 0.19 in

Portuguese Azulejos Tile Mural "Countryside" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist

Located in Baldock, England

Beautiful tile mural with the "COUNTRYSIDE" motif finely painted. Tile mural size: 47.2"H X 59"W (120cm X 150cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portugal Productio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Portuguese Tile Mural "Swans" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist

$5,143Sale Price|10% Off

H 41.3 in W 47.2 in D 0.19 in

Portuguese Tile Mural "Swans" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist

Located in Baldock, England

Beautiful tile mural with the "SWANS" motif finely painted. Tile mural size: 41.3"H X 47.2"W (105cm X 120cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portugal Production met...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1960s

$13,503Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in

Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1960s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Oirlo, LI

Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s Rare Piece by Alfredo Barbini Murano art glass aquarium with three fish, squid, sea cat jellyfish...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Parrot Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, 1950s

$400

H 16.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in

Vintage Murano Glass Parrot Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Winter Park, FL

A vintage mid century Italian Murano art glass parrot or exotic bird sculpture by Alfredo Barbini. Rare bright yellow color, hand-blown using bullicante technique (controlled bubbles...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass

Previously Available Items

Venini Glass Pumpkin Sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi, 1920's Murano

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H 4.93 in Dm 5.52 in

Venini Glass Pumpkin Sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi, 1920's Murano

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in London, GB

Two Pumpkin Sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi circa 1928 for V.S.M. Venini & Co., blown glass applied with pasta glass with gold foil applications ...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini

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H 1.58 in Dm 2.76 in

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. These tangerines are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. These items might show slight traces of use since they are vintage as a chip on t...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Fig by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

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H 3.94 in Dm 2.76 in

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Fig by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. This fig is made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top, but it ...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Tomato by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

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H 1.97 in Dm 3.94 in

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Tomato by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. This tomato is made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considere...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Napoleone Martinuzzi Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Napoleone Martinuzzi sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of murano glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Napoleone Martinuzzi sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Flavio Poli, Piero Fornasetti, and Marcello Fantoni. Prices for Napoleone Martinuzzi sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $117,880, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,333.