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Murano Italian Mid-Century Unusual and Scarce Pair Glass Dancing Couples

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An unusual and scarce pair Italian Murano art glass dancing couples believed to date from the mid-century but possibly earlier. The figures stand mounted on a large rounded domed base with gold aventurine inclusions and shows a flamenco style couple, the lady in a long flowing dress with decoration worn in her hair and the man in wide bell bottom trousers with piped edging and wearing a wide brimmed hat. The pair of figures is portrayed in identical poses with both formed in clear glass with gold aventurine inclusions one however with the lady wearing a red dress with red features on the man while the other shows the lady in a green dress with green features on the man. The figures are not marked. Provenance: Landwade Hall, Exning, Suffolk. In presentable condition with loss to hands on red figure and loss to the head decoration on the green figure. A stunning and rare pair.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Loss to hands on red figure and loss to the head decoration on the green figure.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GL218121stDibs: LU1328227928722
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