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Opalescent Glass Figurines

Opalescent Art Glass Fish Figurine by Marius-Ernest Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Miami, FL
Sabino's small collectable works, beautifully executed with great detail. Opalescent glass and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass dove bird figurines. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, with original "Murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Signed Glass Statuette of a Long Tailed Chinchilla by Andre Hunebelle c1920
By Andre Hunebelle
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A stunning Andre Hunebelle, fully signed, clear glass, figurine modelled as a near life sized Long
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

Amazing, Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Wood Nymph' Statuette, France, 1960
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing, Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'wood Nymph' Statuette. France 1960. Creating a perfect
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Seguso Murano Opalescent White Caramel Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and caramel Italian art glass bunny rabbit
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Sabino Art Deco Opalescent Vase the Dance
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in NANTES, FR
Sabino art deco vase circa 1930 in opalescent molded glass. Frieze decoration of a dancing woman
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

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Glass

Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the "Alabastro
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Archimede Seguso Murano 1950s Opal White Italian Art Glass Cat Kitten Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white Italian art glass kitty cat sculpture or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Vintage Blue Opal White Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent white and sky blue Italian art glass bird
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Vintage Opal White Blue Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent white and sky blue Italian art glass bird
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Marius-Ernest Sabino French Art Deco Table Lamp and Garniture Set, Signed
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Miami, FL
marble garniture set. The lamp consist of a opalescent glass with floral motif held by two very well
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Breccia Marble

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Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1970-1980. The signa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Standing Duck Bird Figurine
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass duck bird figurine / sculpture. Attributed to Archimede Seguso / Seguso Vetri D’ Arte. The bird is made wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

René Lalique Bacchantes Yellow Rene Lalique Glass Vase
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
René Lalique (1860-1945) Bacchantes Yellow Rene Lalique glass vase with ten female nude figures in high relief on a self illuminating bronze base, cast with stylized oak leaves. W...
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Vintage 1920s Vases

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Art Glass

Vintage Twisted Ribs Murano Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso with Gold Leaf, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Archimede Seguso, 1955. This sinuous, dynamic and elegant bowl / vide-poche is made in transparent blown glass with with gold leaf. It is a vintage piece, therefore ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Gold Leaf

20th Century Clear and Frosted "Cerf Vase" by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
Impressive clear and frosted glass flower vase by Marc Lalique, the body rectangular cut with four tapering sides that pull in to a rounded base above a pair of reclining deer modell...
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20th Century French Art Deco Vases

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Glass

Limited Edition Glass Perfume Bottle entitled "Songe" by Marie Claude Lalique
By Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Songe" Perfume Bottle by Marie Claude Lalique An attractive limited edition clear and frosted glass scent bottle, the clear glass body containing the original Lalique perfume compl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bottles

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Glass

Peter Bramhall Magenta, Blue Glass Orb
By Peter Bramhall
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular mouth blown glass orb sculpture with internal magenta and petrol blue glass threads. Signed on bottom, Peter Bramhall.
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Art Glass

20th Century Frosted Glass Sculpture entitled "Cheval Debout" by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
A very fine frosted glass study of a standing horse in a striking position with its neck rounded exhibiting fine detail, the surface lightly polished in areas to create definition, s...
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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Vintage Blue Glass Art Egg Domed Decanter, 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Glass Art Hinged Egg Domed Liquor Decanter Striking cobolt blue decanter with shot glasses. A great statement piece to elevate your bar cart.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

Seguso Murano 1952 Macchia Ambra Verde Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green, orange amber spots and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1952. This de...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Marius Ernest Sabino French Art Deco Opalescent Glass Nude Figure
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality French Art Deco opalescent glass figure of a standing nude by Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961) and dating from circa 1931. Born in Sicily Sabino moved to Franc...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Opaline Glass

Archimede Seguso Midcentury Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Dots, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic hand blown midcentury Murano glass bowl with gold dots. This fantastic object is attributed to the designer Archimede Seguso and was produced in Italy in the 1960s. This...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sabino Artistic Glass Opalescent 'Fish'
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sabino artistic glass opalescent (Fish) Origin France, circa 1930 Art Deco, very good condition with some scratches No chip.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

Sabino Artistic Glass Opalescent 'Fish'
Sabino Artistic Glass Opalescent 'Fish'
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Irish 18th Century Georgian Cut Glass Salt with Stepped Foot, Ca 1790
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine Irish cut glass or crystal Salt, made from lead glass in the 18th century, circa 1790. The oval boat-shaped bowl is well hand cut and sits on a stepped foot over a ...
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Antique 18th Century Irish George III Crystal Serveware

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Glass

Seguso Murano Opalescent Dark Pink White Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent dark pink and white Italian art glass swan bird sculpture / figure. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Alabastro" serie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Vintage Mid Century Steuben Crystal Peony Footed Bowl by Donald Pollard, 1960s
By Steuben Glass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this vintage Steuben Crystal Peony footed bowl/dish designed by Donald Pollard in the 1960's, signed on the base. Dimensions: 13" diameter x 5.75" height.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

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Art Deco Glass Shepherdess with Lamb by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Kent, GB
An Art Deco opalescent glass figurine by Sabino of a Shepherdess carrying a lamb. Marked 'Sabino
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

'Nu', an Art Deco Glass Figurine by Lucile Sevin for Etling
By Etling Paris, Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Kent, GB
The Art Deco nude figurine 'Nu' by Lucile Sevin for Etling, Paris in opalescent glass. Marked
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Art Deco Opalescent Sabino Art Glass Figurine of a Fish
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco opalescent Sabino glass fish statue, in perfect condition with original gilt ticket over
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Art Deco Opalescent Sabino Art Glass Figurine of a Miniature Bird, a Sparrow
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Sabino of Paris, sparrow opalescent glass miniature, signed to base in script engraving
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Art Deco Opalescent Sabino Art Glass Figurine of a Butterfly with Open Wings
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Sabino opalescent butterfly wings open. Excellent example of opalescence and very fine
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Art Deco Opalescent Sabino Art Glass Figurine of a Butterfly with Wings Closed
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Sabino opalescent butterfly wings closed. Concentrated opalescence and very fine detail
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass

1931 René Lalique Alaska Seal Opalescent and Stained Glass, Fox Figurine
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Alaska" seal made in 1931 in molded opalescent and blue stained glass. Engraved
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

1912 Rene Lalique Six Figurines et Masques Vase Triple Cased Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene lalique "Six Figurines et Masques" vase made in 1912 in molded double cased opalescent glass
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vases

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Blown Glass

Daum Nancy Tall Stalky Vase with Dragonfly and Water Lilies Art Nouveau France
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
manufactured casing glass: Clear glass inclusions decorated in opalescent white, overlaid in tones of purple
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass

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Glass

1926 René Lalique Renard Seal Topaz Glass, Fox Figurine
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
. I am also offering this model in opalescent glass and in clear glass. Félix Marcilhac, René
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Vintage Sabino Cat Figurine
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage Sabino cat figurine. Sabino Art glass opalescent cat. Original made in France label.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Daum Nancy Vase Libellules et Renoncules Jaunes Art Nouveau France c.1904
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
, circa 1904 Stunningly manufactured casing glass: With milky bluish opalescent powder meltings at top
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass

Sabino Opalescent Glass Monkey Pendant in 18Kt Gold with 1.51 Cts in VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
panels, etc) and a range of opalescent glass vases and statuettes. They had retail outlets in Paris as
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sabino Figurine Rare, L' Idole C-1928
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Bellport, NY
A magnificent piece of Sabino Art Deco Opalescent Glass. Marius-Ernest Sabino,1878-1961 designed
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

French Art Deco Chandelier with Opaline Glasses in Bird Shape, 1930s
By Ezan
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent French five-arm chandelier made of copper with stunning opalescent glasses. Produced
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

1926 René Lalique Renard Seal Opalescent Glass, Fox Figurine
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Renard" seal made in 1926 in molded opalescent glass. Engraved "R.Lalique France
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Seguso Murano Rainbow Opalescent Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
white, powder blue, aqua blue, cobalt blue, yellow and pink art glass bird figurines. Documented to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Seguso Murano Opalescent Blue White Italian Art Glass Baby Bird Figurine
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, opalescent white and blue Italian art glass bird figurine
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Barovier Murano Opalescent Blue Italian Art Glass Poodle Puppy Dog Figurine
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Very cute Murano hand blown opalescent white and blue Italian art glass poodle dog figurine
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Murano Vintage Opalescent Pink Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Sculpture Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink opalescent Italian art glass dove bird sculpture. The bird
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Archimede Seguso Murano Opalescent Pink Italian Art Glass Love Birds Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink with white Italian art glass love birds
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Barovier Toso Murano Opalescent Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Figurines Sculptures
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Very rare and cute set of Murano handblown opal pink, yellow, blue and green art glass puppy dog
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Barovier Toso Murano Opalescent Blue White Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figure
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and cute, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white with blue accents Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Murano Opalescent Red Orange Bow Italian Art Glass Poodle Puppy Dog Sculpture
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Very cute Murano hand blown opalescent creamy white Italian art glass poodle puppy dog figurine. It
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

1926 René Lalique Renard Seal Clear Glass, Fox Figurine
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
. I am also offering this model in opalescent glass and in topaz glass. Félix Marcilhac, René
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Rainbow Feathers Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Very unusual design and color
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Seguso Murano Vintage Opal Yellow Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, opalescent white and bright yellow Italian art glass bird
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Rainbow Feathers Italian Art Glass Bird Figurines
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass bird figurines / sculptures. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. They Stand on black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Barovier Murano Opal Pink Blue Italian Art Glass Poodle Puppy Dog Figurines
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item - Very cute Murano handblown pink and blue Italian art glass opalescent poodle dog
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Seguso Murano Opal Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Angel Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and blue, with gold flecks Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Opal Blue White Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, opalescent white, blue and a hint of aqua Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Opal Pink Italian Art Glass Pig Figurine Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear over opalescent pink Italian art glass little pig
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Sabino Paris - Art Deco "Panthers Couple" large sculpture
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Girona, ES
World War II but resumed in the 1960s with the manufacture of nude figurines and small opalescent glass
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Purple White Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figure
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white over purple Italian art glass kitty cat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Vintage Pink Opal Black Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent pink and clear Italian art glass bird
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Seguso & Barovier Bird Figurines, Murano, Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
). Opalescent bird figurine by Barovier, Circa 1930's ($1250, 4.25"H, 7"W, 4.5"D).*Notes: There is no sales tax
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of Murano Ducks; Seguso & Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(4.5"H, 4"W, 5"D, Circa 1950's); Barovier opalescent duck $950 SOLD (4.5"H, 4.5"W, 9"D, Circa 1930's
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

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Opalescent Glass Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of opalescent glass figurines is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique opalescent glass figurines was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, art glass and blown glass. There are all kinds of opalescent glass figurines available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Opalescent glass figurines are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made opalescent glass figurines over the years, but those made by Archimede Seguso, Marius-Ernest Sabino and Seguso Vetri d'Arte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Opalescent Glass Figurines?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $569, while they’re typically $320 on the low end and $9,700 highest priced.

Finding the Right sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

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?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

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