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Venetian Murano Glass Commedia dell'arte White Zanfirico Cane Figurine

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A fine antique Venetian art glass figurine or sculpture. Attributed to Salviati. Depicting a stock character from commedia dell'arte, a form of theater that originated in Italy and was popular in Europe around 16th-18th centuries. We presume she is meant to represent the role of Columbina/La Signora. In the form of a woman with her hair done up wearing an ornate dress with a large billowing skirt atop a spiral-pattern plinth. The upper body (and the plinth) is in clear glass with gold leaf inclusions and surface gold leafing throughout. The glass of the skirt with white zanfirico canes with alternating double helix and lattice patterns. Simply a wonderful piece of Italian art glass! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Attributed to Murano Marks: Unmarked Measurements: Height: ca. 9 1/4 in. Width: ca. 6 1/8 in. Depth: ca. 3 1/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Attributed to:
    Salviati (Manufacturer)
  • Similar to:
    Venini (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 6.13 in (15.58 cm)Depth: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8262024143242DSAINVCHJL241stDibs: LU1610241307342

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