Glass Animal Sculptures

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...

Beautiful clear crystal art glass dolphin sculpture by Daum of France, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or crac...

A cool art glass owl sculpture / paperweight from Italy, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarit...

Monumental chunky glass duck by V Nason & Co Murano. Solid amber glass duck sculpture weighing approximately 3.5kg prepackaged. Still retains its original silver foil label. No damage.

Lioness In The Forest by Davide Medri Dimensions: W 300 x D 20 x H 200 cm (dimensions may vary) Materials: Mirror Mosaic Davide Medri was born in Cesena on August 7th 1967 and g...

Murano, Italy, 1950s. This fish is made in polychromed encased hand-blown Murano glass with fins that are made in amber colored hand-modeled glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore...

René Lalique (1860-1945) "Moineau" Cendrier Marcilhac NO. 284 Script signature R. LALIQUE molded mint green glass with an opalescent lip model in...

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Pia Langelund for Royal Copenhagen. Chimpanzee f...

European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Handmade. Approximately from the 1970s. Perfect condition. Horse: H 3.5 cm. x L 3.0 cm.

Gold Flecks Acid Green & Cream Ribbons Murano Art Glass Fish Figure, Italy 1940s A lovely Murano glass fish sculpture with colorful ribbons in ac...

Made in Italy, 1960s. This is a Murano hot-modeled glass made by the glass master Gino Cenedese, signed and with its original Cenedese label. This type of glass was made by him and...

Original Murano sculpture Shark on wave base by maestro Michele Rossetto made in Italy in the 1979. The sculpture has the original author's signature "Maestro Michele Rossetto Murano...

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...

A pair of Murano Style Art Glass "Tropical Fishes" with many vivid colors applied on the body, very charming pieces.

Pair of large heavy hand-blown clear Murano glass seal sculptures by Licio Zanetti. In 1956 Zanetti Vetreria Artistica was founded by the Glass Master Osca...

Sculptural, colorful vintage Murano glass fish figurine features jewel-colored Bordeaux red core with dark blue accent, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. Abstract tropi...

This French Art Deco terracotta sculpture, dating from the 1930s, features a stunning centerpiece with swallows. The piece combines terracotta and glass, showcasing the elegance and ...

Pink-Red, Blue, & Clear Oball Murano Glass Fish Sculpture with Original Label. BeFirstBoldy com The sculpture still has its label, though very worn, which says Made in Italy Murano...

This Murano glass statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Murano glass is a type of glass that is made on the Venetian island of Murano,...

Antonio da Ros for Cenedese - Pulcino (Bird). Blue turquoise glass with murrine pattern in lemon yellow and pale brown. Two fused blue murrine as eyes and a melted blue funnel...

A 1960s blue Murano glass ashtray or 'tasca vuota' (empty pocket) bowl. This iconic sommerso (submerged glass) design is typical of the period and was recently made a little more wel...

Smoked glass sculpture of a buffalo rearing. Label on the underside “V. Nason & C. Murano Italy”.

Set of 3 vintage hand blown Murano glass ducks infused with gold flecks, with Swarovski crystal eyes / Made in Italy, circa 1980s "Murano Glass" etc...

Six French Antique art Deco 1930s white opalescent art glass figurines by Sabino. Includes butterfly with closed wings b33, rooster Coq 8586, elephant, fish barbarin 8566 , and two s...

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

Amazing and skillfully handcrafted " work of lighting ART ". This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought iron Arts & Crafts chandelier is another one of our recent great finds. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities we always love finding light fixtures with features we have never seen. This extra large wrought iron chandelier...

Dolphin sculpture on an orange Murano glass ball, whose creation is attributed to Seguso in the 1960s Ø 9 cm Ø 19 cm h 23 cm Seguso is a family name synonymous with Murano glass, a...

Beautiful blue art glass modern penguin sculpture. No chips or repairs. Made by Blenko. Quick shipping.

Murano art glass sculpture Seguso design.

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear musician Statue with glass eyes

Gorgeous crystal art glass "Pâte de verre" green turtle sculpture by Daum of France, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5.2...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco style iridescent favrile glass flower frog In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 2.5"H Very good ori...

A beautiful Scandinavian design crystal lion figurine probably designed by Lisa Larson for Skruf.

A 14K Gold Mounted Agate Bird on Fluorite Stone, Mounted on Black Glass, 20th century. A really nice and cool object - a true collectors piece. Part of a...

1475 Murano art glass bear sculpture

A beautiful full lead crystal paperweight by Mats Jonasson for Kosta, depicting a Duck on a pond with reed.

19th century Austrian terracotta lying mini pug dog with red collar and glass eyes. I found this very lovely small Austrian cold hand painted terracotta model of a lying Pug dog w...

A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. This mischievous looking monkey has beautiful blue glass inset eyes. Would be the crown jewel of any walking cane collection...

Large Vintage Murano Glass Goose, Italy, 1970s It has always belonged to my family, purchased by my grandparents in Murano. Perfectly preserved, in...

George Sellers is a classically-trained artist who studied sculpture in Italy. George had also been doing the window art for years in New York at luxury jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, w...

A Large and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Glass Vase with colorful ripple patterns on the entire body.

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow Filigrana ribbons with satin surface Italian art glass swan bird figurine. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with silv...

Bimini glass exotic cartoon bird from the Art Deco period, circa 1930's. With a Disneyesque look and striking stance. Delicate hollow blown construction in vibrant colorations. Excel...

American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of an American eagle

Abraham Palatnik The giraffe and the cheetah 2 sculptures in amber and black acrylic. circa 1960 Cheetah: 12 x 6 x 2 mm Giraffe: 21 x 12 x 3 mm Super...

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green with bubbles and cobalt blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. Documented to the Salvia...

Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Birds. These birds are in the style of Archimede Seguso who was known for his animal sculptures. The ribbon dec...

Murano Glass Rhino Sculpture by the Pino Signoretto artist studio, at Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Glass animals have long been a central theme in Murano ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, blue and green Italian art glass bunny rabbit paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetreria Artistica - Gambaro & Poggi Murano - Made In Italy" in clear and gold lettering still attached. The bunny was created with an "Scavo" textured surface. The main body is a lavender purple, with green ears...

Heavy hand made art glass fish in a lovely organic shape, featuring controlled bubbles. The fish is formed from clear glass with a magenta pink and rose pink centre. This glass fi...

Very nice pair of glass owls considered the symbolic animal of wisdom. Signed on the lower part. Made in Czechoslovakia around 1980. Please watch the video and photos carefully, than...

Mats Jonasson Running Horse Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s.

"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Flute "Leggerezza #05" from the Façon De Veni...

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This contemporary figurine, sculpture or paperweight of an icey polar bear is hand crafted by Daum France. Made of crystal clear glass resembling an ice carving represents the epitom...

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 ...

This is a pair of Murano glass rooster or pheasant figurines, crafted in the traditional Venetian glassblowing style. These sculptures showcase the fine artistry of Murano glass, a ...

A charming set of 3 Blue Art Glass Bird Paperweight Figurines from FM Ronneby, Sweden. These exquisite vintage ornaments will add a touch of elegance to any space. Crafted with preci...

Animal Kingdom collection consists of kiln cast glass sculptures made employing the Pate-de-Verre technique. The tortoise is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, and is able to defend i...

"Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set" by Simone Crestani Introducing our exquisite Contemporary Ironia H...