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Murano Sommerso Duck in Alexandrite Glass, Attributed to Fratelli Toso, 1960s
$483.12
£350
€412.63
CA$669.27
A$731.53
CHF 385.28
MX$8,994.90
NOK 4,814.95
SEK 4,529.92
DKK 3,080.52
About the Item
A vintage Murano glass duck sculpture, attributed to the furnace of Fratelli Toso, and likely produced for export during the 1960s. Formed using the sommerso technique, a vibrant red core is encased within a lilac matrix of neodymium glass—a material often referred to as alexandrite glass due to its characteristic colour-shifting properties.
The glass appears lilac in natural light, but under cooler, fluorescent tones, it reveals a distinct cyan hue. This subtle chromatic shift lends the piece a dynamic quality that changes with its surroundings—a feature prized in mid-century Murano sommerso work.
Sculpturally expressive, the piece features a sharply arched neck and stylised crest, resting on a moulded, scalloped base typical of mid-century production destined for the American and European markets.
In very good vintage condition, with minor signs of age. Measures approximately 23 cm tall, 8 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. A distinctive object for collectors of Venetian art glass, particularly those drawn to colour-reactive materials, figural forms, or the glassmaking traditions of Murano’s post-war era.
- Attributed to:Fratelli Toso (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition.
- Seller Location:Glasgow, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6391246500602
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