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Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Alexandrite Glass Horse Head Sculpture

About the Item

Stunning, rare and vintage midcentury centrepiece glass sculpture by Ermanno Nason (1928-2014) for Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy. An absolutely stunning piece of Mid-Century Murano glass by one of the best glass makers of his generation - Wonderful, minimalist horse head sculpture captured in Alexandrite (purple / lilac coloured / colored) glass. Would be perfect as a stand alone sculpture or desk object / paperweight or as a bookend for example. A rare opportunity to be the new custodian and owner of this rare vessel which is, in our opinion, a real museum piece. Dimensions are: Height = 26.4cm, Width (ear to ear) = 10..3cm & Depth (nose to back of head) = 9.5cm.
  • Creator:
    Cenedese (Manufacturer),Ermanno Nason (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.37 in (18.7 cm)Width: 8.59 in (21.8 cm)Depth: 2.72 in (6.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Landau an der Isar, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CENEDESE-NASON-HORSEHEAD-ALEXANDRITE1stDibs: LU1835326614542
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