Born 1922 died 1998 web information
Started work in Murano Mazzega glassworks at age 13
c1947/8 Venini factory as Maestro in Chandeliers and Glass Sculptures
c1950-55 South Africa, set up a glassworks with other Italian glassmakers.
1956 Migrates to US, West Virginia. Later joined by his brother Roberto.
Most of his known work and the pieces showing here are from the US period.
Alessandro Moretti
Fish (angel type) 1963
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1963
Stork (stylised)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1969
Penguin
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1973
Sand Cranes (x2)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1967
Swan cranberry dish
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1962
Panda Bears
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1970
Elephant (trunk raised) 2
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1972
Elephant (trunk raised)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1970
Deer (Lying down)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1958
Horse (stylised)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1971