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Murano Glass Ducks

Pair of Murano Glass Ducks by Fratelli
By Salviati, Seguso, Fratelli Toso, Barovier, Fratelli
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Murano glass ducks by Fratelli. Beautiful pair of gold murano glass ducks by Fratelli
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Ducks by Fratelli
Pair of Murano Glass Ducks by Fratelli
H 6 in W 7.13 in D 3.25 in
Set of 3 Murano Ducks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 vintage hand blown Murano glass ducks infused with gold flecks, with Swarovski crystal
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 Murano Ducks
Set of 3 Murano Ducks
H 7 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Ducks Murano, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano with gold We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

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Gold

Two Murano Ducks Glass 24 Carat Gold, 1980s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two adorable little ducks. Made by Murano, Italy, 1980s. Hollywood Regency style. Chrystal glass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Two Murano Ducks Glass 24 Carat Gold, 1980s
Two Murano Ducks Glass 24 Carat Gold, 1980s
H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 7.88 in
Collection of Seven Cenedese Murano Glass Birds
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An assembled collection of seven birds (swans, ducks, geese, your call) by Antonio da Ros for
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Pair of Murano Glass Animal Sculptures of Black & White Ducks
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
comprising of two large ducks, in solid opaque glass. Archimede Seguso was born on the island of Murano. His
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ducks Murano, 1930, Italian, Sing Salviati & C
By Salviati
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
glass art, he decided to start-up his own production of mosaics and objects in Murano glass. An
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Seguso Duck Loving Couple Figurines Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage mid-century wrapping around each other loving couple of ducks in pink alabastro art
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Archimede Seguso Pair of Modern Murano Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of important Murano glass sculptures known as "Animalier". They represent two small, very nice
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Chandelier three lights with Murano glass bowls from the 80s attributable to Ton
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Catania, IT
Three lights chandelier with Murano glass bowls from the 80s attributable to Toni Zuccheri x Venini
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Giade Bowl by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, 1964
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
'Bestiary' (beasts) series from the 1960s is among the most famous products of Murano glass. The value of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Blown Glass Duck lamps.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's Italian blown glass ducks mounted as lamps, with silver-leafed bases
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

Lamp in yellow and white glass by Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This lamp by Toni Zuccheri is a collector's item. Unique in finish and color, made of glass through
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

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Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass baby duck bird figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Bianco Nero" serie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Golden Orange Art Glass Italian Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful tall vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to golden orange Italian art glass Heron bird sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso circa 1950s, with acid signed...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Figure
By Alfredo Barbini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Double Side Fish Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight or sculpture. Showing a fish. Colors are a different shades of blue, red, yellow and clear. A beautiful nice addit...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco
By Max Esser, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Newark, England
Chinese Mandarin Duck From our Ceramics collection, we are delighted to offer this Meissen Mandarin Duck Modelled by Max Esser. The Meissen Mandarin Duck beautifully sculpted in nat...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco
Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco
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H 8.27 in W 4.93 in D 9.06 in
Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture on pedestal. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Herend Handpainted Rust/Orange Fishnet Porcelain “Duck” Figurine
By Herend
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition~no chips or cracks! Each Herend figurine is brought to life by the skilled hands of artisans crafting and hand painting these charming porcelain creatures made in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim. Manufactured By Archimede Seguso and Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s. Iridiscent pink gl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Carlo Scarpa Gold Flecks Murano Art Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Green Blue Gold Swirl Murano Art Glass Bullicante Pulled Sommerso Bowl Eye-catching Cordonato D'Oro Bullicante green blue Murano glass bowl / ashtray. Attributed t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Murano Red Orange Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown glowing yellow with red-orange and copper spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Uranium Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Mare Nassa Satinato in Murano Glass by Davide Bruno
By Salviati, Davide Bruno
Located in Venezia, IT
The “Mare” collection was born from the colors and shapes of the Venice lagoon. The “peocere”, tens and tens meters long mussel farming strings rising vertically, draw the shapes of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Archimede Seguso Geode Bowl in Blue and Green, Murano Italy ca. 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Geode Bowl in Blue and Green, Murano Italy ca. 1960s A vintage Venetian art glass bowl in the shape of an geode designed by Archimede Seguso for Vetreria Artistica ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Tiffany Faux Rock Crystal Candlesticks by Van Day Truex, 20th Century
By Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co.
Located in Spencertown, NY
These elegant candlesticks, designed by Van Day Truex (1904-79), Head of Design for Tiffany's in the 1950s and 60’s. Inspired by nature to resemble scabrous rock crystal, the prototy...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Baccarat Crystal Duck Figurine Decoration or Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite duck figurine in sparkling Baccarat crystal, etched with their trademark seal on its base, along with 'La Tour d'Argent, Paris'. This model of duck was created exclusive...
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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Fulvio Bianconi Blue Handkerchief Bowl from Venini, Murano Italy
By Venini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handkerchief bowl/vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano. This fazzoletto bowl features zanfirico glass with lattimo white netted vertical cane and light blue ribbons, s...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

1950s Exceptional Seguso Murano Signed Turquoise Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
A rare example of a large signed Seguso Murano hand blown glass bowl. This wonderful pale turquoise bowl is in excellent condition, it is signed Seguso Murano on the base. It is in v...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

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Group of Three Murano Glass Ducks
Located in Southampton, NY
Three glass ducks with brass heads.Gold contolled bubbles. Sustantial glass.Price listed for group
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Modern Murano Glass Duck Pair by Cenedese, 1980s
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
Pair of small Murano glass ducks, manufactured at the famous glass-factory Gino Cenedese e Figlio
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Grouping of Murano Ducks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sweet grouping of relatively large scale hand-blown glass ducks. Perfect for a fan of the classic
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20th Century Italian Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Bottles in the Shape of Ducks by Girolamo Luxardo
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A vintage pair of Italian Murano glass wine bottles in shape of ducks by Girolamo Luxardo in
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Group of Eight Murano Glass Ducks
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful group of eight Murano glass ducks. The ducks vary in size and colors which make a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Group of Eight Murano Glass Ducks
Group of Eight Murano Glass Ducks
H 10 in W 3.5 in D 7 in
Set of Four Vintage Colorful Murano Glass Ducks, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
These ducks are made in murano glass. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Set of Four Vintage Colorful Murano Glass Ducks, Italy
Set of Four Vintage Colorful Murano Glass Ducks, Italy
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H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 1.19 in
Set of Three Continental Silver Mounted Glass Ducks
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set of three, silver-mounted, probably Murano glass ducks, Italy, Ca. 1950's. The ducks
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Vintage 1950s Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Five ducks in Murano glass.
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Five ducks in Murano glass signed "Toso Murano"
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Five ducks in Murano glass.
Five ducks in Murano glass.
H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Murano Scavo Cenedese Glass Ducks
By Cenedese Scavo, Antonio da Ros
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Scavo Cenedese ducks. In great shades of green. Done in the Scavo technique, designed to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Scavo Cenedese Glass Ducks
Murano Scavo Cenedese Glass Ducks
H 15 in W 14 in D 6 in
Art Glass Murano Millefiori Duck Bird from La Tour D'Argent Paris
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Archimedes Seguso Murano art glass duck from La Tour D'Argent Resturant - the oldest
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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Large Pair of Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Ducks
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of large Clear Murano Glass Ducks with controlled bubbles
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20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Ducks Featuring Inclusive Air Bubbles
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Murano glass ducks featuring inclusive air bubbles.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Ducks Midcentury Attributed to Barbini
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Murano glass ducks. Emerald green and gray with gold flecks. Heavy solid glass. Attributed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Three Murano Glass Ducks by Gino Cenedese, 1980s
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Set of three Murano glass ducks by Gino Cenedese, 1980s. These outstanding Murano glass ducks were
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Three Murano Glass Ducks by Gino Cenedese, 1980s
Set of Three Murano Glass Ducks by Gino Cenedese, 1980s
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H 13.78 in W 5.51 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Stylized Murano Art Glass Ducks Attributed to Archimede Seguso Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 'Him and Her' Duck in hand blown Murano art glass ducks attributed to Archimede Seguso
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Couple of Ducks "Anatre" Glass Sculpture
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptures by Toni Zuccheri represents a couple of ducks in polychrome glass with a subtle blend of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Luca Bojola Pair of Ducks Cast Brass Murano Licio Zanetti Glass, 1980s, Small
By Licio Zanetti, Luca Bojola, Fratelli Ugolini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful rare and elegant pair of brass and glass ducks from Luca Bojola. Coming with original
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Murano White Black Italian Art Glass Male Female Decoy Duck Bird Sculptures
By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large, and elegant Murano hand blown white with black heads Italian art glass duck
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Pauly Wide Rezzonico Eclectic Chandelier 24 Arms, Unique Elements Combination
By Giuseppe Briati, Pino Signoretto, Pauly & Co.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Surprising Rezzonico chandelier made of an infinitive number of glass, each element is different
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Murano Glass Ducks, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Munich, DE
Two beautiful Murano glass ducks signed by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s. Measures: 12 H x 25 B x 9
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier Murano Glass Ducks, Italy, 1970s
Barovier Murano Glass Ducks, Italy, 1970s
H 4.73 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
PAIR OF BLUE MURANO GLASS DUCKS
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF BLUE MURANO GLASS DUCKS
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20th Century Italian Glass

PAIR OF BLUE MURANO GLASS DUCKS
PAIR OF BLUE MURANO GLASS DUCKS
H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Murano art glass wall scone decoration representing ducks
By Murano 5
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano art glass wall scone. Decoration representing a pair of flying ducks.
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Pair of Barovier and Toso Graffito Barbarico Murano Ducks
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Rare pair of Barovier and Toso Graffito Barbarico Ducks designed by Ercole Barovier, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Collection of Murano Ducks; Seguso & Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large purple Seguso duck $950 (7"H,4"W, 13"D, Circa 1950's); Seguso duck with gold aventurine $350 (4.5"H, 4"W, 5"D, Circa 1950's); Barovier opalescent duck $950 SOLD (4.5"H, 4.5"W, ...
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of Murano Birds Figurines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 3 Archimede Seguso birds ($2500, Circa 1950's), Pair of Barbini ducks ($250), Murano
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

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Murano Glass Ducks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of murano glass ducks available for sale. Each of these unique murano glass ducks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. There are all kinds of murano glass ducks available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Murano glass ducks made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made murano glass ducks over the years, but those made by Archimede Seguso, Barovier&Toso and Cenedese are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Murano Glass Ducks?

Prices for murano glass ducks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, murano glass ducks begin at $219 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,314.

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A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

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Questions About Murano Glass Ducks
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    To tell if a glass rooster is Murano, you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, but the best way to determine authenticity is to enlist the help of an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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