Glass Animal Sculptures

A vintage group of leather wrapped figural sculptures depicting the three wise monkeys. Approximately 11 ½ inches wide by 13 ½ inches deep by 16 inches tall

Modernist Art Glass Fish Sculpture, 20th Century.

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Two figures in the shape of an orangutan and a walrus. Designed for WWF. Walrus (1977) measures L 13.5 cm. x H 10.5 cm. Orangutan (1979) 10.0 cm. x 1...

Elegant table / desk lamp in wrought iron, figuring a winged dragon holding a torch / torchiere. Beautiful metal work: subject well done, beautiful verdigris patina. Neo-Gothi...

Vintage Italian Handmade Glass Bird from Collevilca, Italy, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Gla...

Mario Lopez Torres Style Mid-Century Modern hand-woven Swan coffee, side or cocktail table with round small glass top. Bohemian Style made in America in the late 20th Century. Comes ...

This refined Murano glass fish sculpture, crafted by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship that made the Seguso name one of the most celebrated in Venetian gla...

This charming Murano glass bull sculpture exemplifies the creativity and craftsmanship of Venetian glassmaking in the mid-20th century. Small in scale but striking in presence, the p...

This exceptional Murano glass sculpture, attributed to Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese, represents the playful yet refined spirit of Italian mid-century glassmaking. Crafted in the styli...

This exquisite Murano glass dachshund figurine was designed by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese in the 1960s. The sculpture features a vibrant blue core encased in clear glass, accented b...

Beautiful pair of decorative blown glass sculptures. Italy, 1960s.

Astonishing swan in glass and Sterling Silver from the 20th century The glass in a form of a nautilus shell, the setting finely chiseled in the natural setting...

Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Bird Pheasant Sculpture Bird 1960s. Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano hand blown glass bird sculpture...

Vincenzo Nason & C. Murano, Italy, 1970s-1980s. This fish is made in Murano glass and features its original label. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use...

Graceful sculptures capture the beauty and freedom of seagulls in flight, with their wings elegantly outstretched. Expertly hand-blown from pristine white Murano glass and set on a s...

Cat in Murano glass by the glass master Franco Moretti.

Very impressive, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass sommerso figure or sculpture of a dolphin in a very vibrant cobalt blue color with fading green accents, clear fin and head. The word "sommerso" means submerged which involves submerging a blown glass article in a crystal clear molten glass of a different color. This technique was started in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa. Murano sculptures with color 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 master glass blower. This is a very large and stately art glass sea life sculpture...

Stunning Gambaro & Poggi Murano art glass abstract fish sculpture/figure. The sculpture has a scavo finish on the surface. Excellent form and design. Signed on the bottom by the arti...

Elevate your space with this exquisite Murano glass aquarium, expertly crafted using the sommerso technique. This intricate process involves blowing a detailed subject in glass, which is then submerged into transparent glass. The result is an unexpected solid sculpture...

'Surf - Still Life with Crab' is from the British artist and Blown Away II series winner, Elliot Walker's ongoing body of unique still life artworks. Freehand sculpted in clear glass...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.  Carlo Scarpa (2 June 1906 – 28 N...

A Lalique clear and frosted crystal figure of a panther, Zeila France, 20th century Script marks, Lalique France Measure: Length 14.5 in. (36.83 cm.).

A Black Forest carved wooden wall hanging ornament from the early 20th century, with bear motif and central mirror. Created during the early years of the 20th century, this Black Forest piece captures our attention with its charming depiction of a bear sitting on the branch of a tree shaped as deer antlers while the lower section showcases a petite oval mirror. With its rustic presence and skillful depiction, this Black Forest wall hanging...

Vintage Swedish Fish Animal Sculpture in Art Glass from FM Konstglas Ronneby Sweden. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 18x6x11cm

Superb Japanese-style mantel / fireplace mirror in lacquered wood, carved with an imposing dragon and decorative motifs. Japonism, France, circa 1880. Attributed to Gabriel Viard...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Salviati & C Measures: Violet : 33 long x 10 high x 5.5 depth Green: 30 long x 9 high x 5.5 depth The lawyer Antonio Salviati and his dream In 1859 in his premises at Number 731 of Dorsoduro, Venice the “Salviati Dott. Antonio fu Bartolomeo” company was established. This is when, Vicenza-born lawyer Antonio Salviati started the entrepreneurial career, moved by a passion for the precious mosaics of the Basilica of San Marco and fascinated by Murano glass art, he decided to start-up his own production of mosaics and objects in Murano glass. An ambitious and far-sighted goal pushed him along this path: to revive the fate of Murano glass production that has been fallen for decades. A challenge which finds the maximum support from two fundamental figures in the history of Murano glass: the mayor of the island, Antonio Colleoni, and the Abbot Vincenzo Zanetti, founder of the glass museum and of the first art school for glass masters. The first successes and international investments The launchpad was the “First Glassmakers’ Exhibition” in 1864 in which Salviati participated with a monumental mosaic that earns him a prize superior to the Gold Medal. The success achieved affirmed the credibility of the Company which thus started its glass production in Palazzo da Mula. The new corporate and productive reality needed investors and the lawyer started to internationalise the company by addressing the economic and financial market across the Channel. The UK immediately showed huge interest in Salviati’s mosaics – as testified by the mosaic that can be seen on the façade of the current Apple Store in Regent Street, London. It was also in London, on 21st December 1866, that the “Società Anonima per Azioni Salviati & C.” was established with the support of diplomat Sir Austen Henry Layard and historian William Drake. The new corporate set-up was further established with the purchase of a new headquarter, this time on the Riva dei Vetrai in Murano. The universal show of Paris in 1867 celebrated the relaunch project of Antonio Salviati “Venice owes a debt of gratitude to the knight Salviati in the resurgence for one of the most legitimately famous of its industries”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 275. “Venice and Italy have gain huge success in the Universal Exhibition. The resurgence of one of the city’s most famous industries is consecrated in this very occasion by the gold medal awarded by the jury to Mr Salviati […] the crowd […] is gathering around the display cases that hold those pieces of glass that are so transparent and so light as to appear like woven air, impregnated, when in their elegant forms that become rainbows of those iridescent reflections that cover them at the artist’s whim – the author of a real ray of sunshine from the beautiful and splendid Venice”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 311 The fundamental role of training in murano glass Training plays a fundamental role for the Company; attendance at the Art School was made compulsory for “[…] all the young workers of the Factory who don’t only tire themselves in manual work. This was established with the idea not only to lift their dignity and their initially limited aspirations, […] but also to improve their artistic education and thereby facilitate an improvement also in their economic situation”. Together with the art school, a free school was also set up to teach all employees to read and write. Diversification in production and made-to-measure projects In a short time, Salviati & C. diversified its production to include glasses, cups, amphoras, and vials which guaranteed the first prize in the universal exhibition for three consecutive years. Its mosaic production also flourished, being used in world-class projects: from the Houses of Parliament in London, to the Viceroy’s palace in Alessandria in Egypt, to the Opera House of Paris, including the private homes of wealthy New York personality. The entire 19th century for Salviati & C. was represented by development, success and fame in the national and international markets, and the Company became a symbol and reference point of Murano glass art throughout the world. The Salviati legacy at the turn of the century On the death of Antonio Salviati in 1890, first his three children followed one another at the helm of the company and then Maurizio Camerino, previously general manager. It was thanks to him that the decorative mosaic project of the Stanford Memorial Church in Palo Alto (California, USA) took place after 12 years of work. As well as the opening of a sales point in Via Montenapoleone in Milan and the institution of a museum collection of Murano glass from the 19th and 20th centuries. The post-war years, biennials and lighting After Maurizio Camerino’s death in 1931, his three children took over the helm of the company: its solid foundations allowed them to strive for new important goals in the art world, participating in the Biennials of 1932 and 1934. Not even the Second World War could tarnish the strength of the Salviati brand: in the post-war years Renzo Camerino renewed the ruined production headquarter and enthusiastically restored all his commercial contacts. Thanks to his grandson Renzo Tedeschi (newly graduated in Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin and upon his return from an apprenticeship in the United States), Salviati launched its production in lighting appliances. The following years saw intense growth in the number of collaborations with renowned artists and designers. In 1959, the production site was moved to Fondamenta Radi 16, where it still stands today. The great lighting projects The larger production area allowed the company to further expand the international market in the field of architectural lighting. A number of projects were undertaken, such as the 9-tonne, 22-metres high chandelier in the Chamber of Commerce in Parma, the ceiling illumination in the premises of the World Intellectual Property Organisation in Geneva and the Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong; not to mention the sound-absorbing windows of the Aula Nervi in the Vatican and the lighting system of the great honour hall of the Philippine Plaza Hotel in Manila in collaboration with architect John Marsteller. The reputation of Salviati & C. was further affirmed by the commission – after an international call for bids – for twelve 11-metre high chandeliers for the Tonhalle concert hall in Dusseldorf, made using an innovative system of modular glass elements – “LS- System” – one of the today company’s cornerstones. Salviati from the modern age to the present The story of Salviati continues in the modern era, keeping the focus on creating an innovative style that had distinguished it since its inception. Participation in international exhibitions increased, such as the Venice Biennials from 1958 to 1972 (the final year in which Murano glass was allowed) thanks to projects by designers of the calibre of Betha and Teff Sarasin, Claire Falkestein, and Luciano Gaspari. In 1962 Salviati was awarded with the highest recognition in the Design world, the “Compasso d’Oro” prize assigned by A.D.I. for the Marco vase designed by architect Sergio Asti. In 1965 the company changed its name to Salviati & C. s.p.a.; then it was purchased by the Gruppo Ferruzzi in 1987 which later on it was transferred to a French company. Since 2015 the company returned to be Venetian with the acquisition by the Umana group. Salviati and its designers Salviati’s designers: Luciano Gaspari, Sergio Asti (Compasso d’Oro 1962), Claire Falkenstein, Ward Bennet, Teff and Betha Sarasin, Ingo Maurer, Ross Lovegrove, Amanda Levete, Tom Dixon, Nigel Coates, Thomas Heatherwick, Luca Nichetto, Ben Gorham...

Incredible mid-century Italian Murano glass bull hand-crafted in a brilliant blue and clear glass.

This Pair of whimsical vintage Murano glass Rabbit figurines is a very rare find for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The exquisite design features adorable bunnies shapes crafted f...

Stunning vintage blue and green sommerso art glass elephant sculpture by Murano glass, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good condition with no chips or cracks (light scratches o...

Sculpture in Murano glass, blue Shark with crystal details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 23 cm x H 42 cm x D 23 cm ( L 9.0" x H 16.5" x D 9.0") We recently came across the untouche...

Cenedese Antonio Da Ros. Museum collection. Petrol brown buffalot. A real museum piece. Provenience: The piece was part of the private museum collection (sample collection) from the...

Flavio Poli bull Murano glass, 1950, Italy.

This spectacular trio of mid-century brass and glass crane sculptures is a true testament to timeless design and craftsmanship. The cranes are beautifully constructed, with each piec...

Beautiful German ceramic birds set up under an antique glass dome.

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bird From Bosse, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass Color: ...

A whimsical and refined Murano glass giraffe figurine, handblown in Italy with exceptional attention to detail. The elongated neck and playful po...

19th century Anglo Indian relief carving of a rat, and elephant riding on a snake or serpent and a tiger. With traces of gilding and remnants of a glass inlaid background. This is a ...

Incredible couple of cats in Murano glass by Barovier&Toso 1948 "zebreto oro" circa 1948

Stylish elephant sommerso art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece has a wonderful inner blue and green with gold fleck color on a clear glass body. The sculpture ...

A beautiful piece of art glass by Elio Raffaeli. Signed on the base and smoky in tone. In good age appropriate condition with some minor marks particularly to the base. Approximately...

Vetri Murano crystal glass 9" Italian dolphin fish sculpture, circa late 20th century. Measurements: 9" H x 3" W x 7.5" D.  

Rare Venetian blown glass push and pull door handles from a hotel in Venice late 1940's, by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) for Vitreria Gino Cenedese, Italy. Polar bears climbing on geometric glaciers set in clear and opaque glass block set with brass mounts. One white and gold ice bear...

Stamp Seal "Victoire" made in frosted glass with blue patinat by René Lalique in 1920. Molded and engraved signature Perfect condition. height: 4.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Laliqu...

A fine French art glass bookend or paperweight. By Lalique. In the form of a diving swallow bird. Etched to the base with a 'Lalique France' mark. ...

Beautiful modernist clear crystal art glass abstract "cube" sculpture / paperweight by Daum of France, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or crack...

Flavio Poli (1900-1984), 'Moon fish', 1954/1981 model no. 9824 sommerso glass executed by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano, Italy 22 x 23 x 4 cm signed on the underside 'SVD'A Albarelli 1...

Franco Lapini exquisite seal sculpture is made entirely of metal plated in silver and its surface is lightly textured to give it an organic feel, the purple Murano glass gracing a st...

Large silver, quartz and glass model of an owl attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1975 Height 71cm, width 28cm, depth 30cm This exceptional owl sculpture, crafted around 1975, is attrib...

Antique Italian handcrafted work of lighting art. This amazing handcrafted five-light chandelier from Tuscany, Italy comes with a hand-forged griffin sculpture...

Gorgeous, absolutely stunning, pair of art glass and brass herons / egrets by Luca Bojola with Licio Zanetti Murano Glass, circa 1980s. The pair are in great vintage condition with n...

Hand blown sculptural bowl in the form of a tropical conch shell with sea crab applied in clear glass merging into tones of green, brown and deep red with gold inclusions, by to Alfr...

"Falling man I" Formia Murano Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture – Rare Pink Human Figure on black glass Base This exceptional sculpture is one of two unique and distinct pieces created usi...

"Falling man II" Unique Italian Modernist Art Glass Figure Formia Murano Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture – Rare Pink Human Figure on black Base. This exceptional sculpture is one of two...

Sculpture inspired to the "Commedia dell'Arte" in Grey and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 12 cm x H 38 cm x D 12 cm ( L 4.7" x H 14.9" x D 4.7") We recently cam...

This captivating pair of Murano glass sculptures depicts a dancing couple frozen in motion—an ode to flamenco and gypsy tradition, interpreted through the mastery of Venetian glassma...

This captivating pair of Murano glass sculptures depicts a dancing couple frozen in motion—an ode to flamenco and gypsy tradition, interpreted through the mastery of Venetian glassma...

Elegant Murano glass sculpture depicting a stylized duck, handcrafted in Italy using the fenicio technique. This particular piece features a refined combination of milky white opalin...

Vintage Pair of Swedish Fish Animal Sculptures in Art Glass from Sweden in clear glass with green and blue stripes, in Excellent condition. Dimensions: 40x5x19cm ...

Turkey Sculpture in Grey and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 14 cm x H 38 cm x D 14 cm ( L 5.5" x H 14.9" x D 5.5") We recently came across the untouched invento...

Bird Sculpture in Grey and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 28 cm x H 32 cm x D 28 cm ( L 11.0" x H 12.5" x D 11.0") We recently came across the untouched invento...