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15" Tall Murano Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture With 24 Karat Gold Flecks on Sphere
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Very impressive, expertly hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass sculpture captures the beauty of a dolphin balancing on a clear ball or sphere. The artist added 24 karat gold to create the gold flecks through the sculptures body. Only his fins, tail and mouth are clear. Sculptures with added elements are twice as expensive and more sought after than the all clear ones because the technique of doing so can only be done by a very experienced glass blower. This is a very large and stately art glass sea life sculpture and is sure to impress! The quality of the Murano glass is excellent and the gold shimmers fluidly with light. The silhouette of the dolphin on the sphere is striking. In very good pre-owned estate condition with the original red and gold Murano Made in Italy sticker still affixed to it.
The dolphin measures approximately almost 15" tall x 7" wide x 13" deep.
Century old Murano glass from Italy is world renowned for its' appearance, elegance and beauty. Each piece of Murano glass, brings with itself the history and enchanting beauty of Italy. Glassmaking has been in existence since the 10th century in Venice and has been operating continuously ever since. Glass was one of the Renaissance’s most wished for treasures and at one point in history, was an extremely luxurious and valuable commodity available only to the most wealthy. Glassmakers were considered “royalty” and enjoyed several privileges. They could wear swords and enjoyed immunity from prosecution. The daughters of glassmakers were allowed to marry into Venice’s blue-blooded families. Italian glass products were highly priced in the Middle Ages and were predominantly responsible for the power and wealth of the Venetian people. The glassmakers of Murano are truly "The Masters". They blow exceptionally fine forms and objects, using only a few tools. To refine the form of Murano glass, the glassblower sits in the special “glassmaker’s chair,” with extended arms, to support the blowpipe.
- Similar to:Vintage Murano Gallery (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1980's
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- Seller Location:Tustin, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4033340676302
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