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Danilo Zanella - Massive Charging "Toro" Bull Gold Fleck Murano Glass - Italy

$4,500
£3,401.44
€3,908.86
CA$6,266.22
A$6,970.92
CHF 3,654.24
MX$85,182.89
NOK 46,532.20
SEK 43,803.63
DKK 29,178.17
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Murano Glass Master artist Danilo Zanella handmade massive charging " El Toro " Bull Sculpture of Murano glass with gold fleck - made in Italy in the Mid-Century Modern Style. This masterpiece was made in or around 1999, and the previous owner paid $5000 or $9,410.20 in today's dollars. Great for any collector, stock broker or someone looking for a statement piece. From one owner collection with documents and certificate from Marco Polo Glass Gallery and Studio. Key Woods : Stock Broker Bull Market , Bull Fight THE MURANO GLASS MASTER DANILO ZANELLA Danilo Zanella was born in Venice on July 12th, 1954. He started his working activity as furnace-boy when he was 11 years old. After a 15 years apprenticeship period, his technical improving and artistic maturity were achieved under the guidance and the teaching of Silvano Signoretto, first (three years) and than his brother Pino Signoretto (four years). In 1991 he started his co-operation with the Nuova Marco Polo Glass Factory, as trustworthy glass master for various figurative artists, becoming the exclusive of the glass scultures for : R. Licata, M.Bradley N.Gubbels, P. Valle, A. Arts, E. Vinas, Nall, S.Kanamori, S. Shimada, T.Ohriuma, M. Serra, M.G.Rosin. His works have been exhibited during 1992 and 1993 at Certaldo Alto (Florance, Italy), Hong Kong : museum of Visual Arts, Doge's Palace in Venice. Besides the above art production made on the artists' projects, he also creates his-own sculptures, figures and objects, completely hand-made according to the traditional craftsman like Murano production.
  • Creator:
    Danilo Zanella (Artist)
  • Similar to:
    Silvano Signoretto (Artist)Pino Signoretto (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1999
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful Condition, well taken car of, no issues.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820239926562

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