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Dino Martens Murano Black White Gold Leaf Base Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture

$1,350
£1,024.35
€1,171.25
CA$1,885.58
A$2,096.51
CHF 1,094.68
MX$25,519.67
NOK 13,967.68
SEK 13,087.05
DKK 8,741.26
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Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white ribbons Italian art glass water bird sculpture on gold leaf base. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, and published in his book (see last photo), circa 1954. It is a slight variation on model number 5905, in "Half filigree" technique. The blue on the beak matches the blue eyes on the bird. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, credenza, or in a lighted curio cabinet as part of your glass collection. midcentury era. Measures: 6 3/4" long x 4 3/4" tall x 4" wide. Sought after collectors item! Literature: Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz and Gino Polo, by Marc Heiremans. Illustration 065.

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