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Material: Blown Glass
Contemporary Vanità Hand Blown Sculptured Glass Gold Ant Decorative Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Hand-Blown Glass Flute "Vanità #05" from the Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani, a masterful blend of artistry and symbolism. This exquisite flute is craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

MCM Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture by Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM art glass double side fish aquarium sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Captivating Italian Murano Glass "Flame" Sculpture by Romano Donà 1990s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Captivating Italian Murano Glass "Flame" Sculpture by Romano Donà (1990s) Ignite your collection with this extraordinary Italian Venetian Murano glass "Flame" sculpture, a breathtak...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Venini 1930s Tyra Lundgren Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Very rare and large, antique Murano hand blown "A Fasce" striped Italian art glass fish with iridescent surface sculpture. Documented to Tyra Lundgren circa 1935-1936, fully signed "...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

Murano Sommerso Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Male Female Farmer Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink with gold flecks Italian art glass couple of a man and woman farmer / gardener sculptures. Attributed to designer, and Master glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Murano Purple Red Core Italian Art Glass Obelisk Pyramid Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso amethyst purple with red core Italian art glass obelisk paperweight sculpture. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Alfredo Barbini Birds of Paradise Sculpture for Weil Ceramics & Glass Co., Italy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and exceptional Murano glass sculpture by the acclaimed Alfredo Barbini, created in the 1950s for Weil Ceramics & Glass Co. This striking piece depicts three stylized parrots,...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 14 dragonflies. Modern...
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2010s Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1932 René Lalique Statue Crucifix Christ Glass with Grey Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statue "Crucifix - Christ" made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1923. Original wooden base. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Very rare model. Height: 25,5 cm L...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Wood

Formia Italian Vintage Wine Red Gold Murano Glass Christmas Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass trees of organic sleek modern design, a vintage creation by the Venetian company Formia, signed pieces, individually mouth blown and hand...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Gold

Salviati Murano Glass 17th Century Figurine Figure Man Gold Leaf Cranberry Italy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautifully detailed Murano glass figurine by Salviati, bearing its original manufacturer label, is a captivating revival of 17th-century classical style, crafted in Italy circa...
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1960s Italian French Provincial Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Chromatic Vug in Blue & Emerald, a geode glass artwork by Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Chromatic Vug in Blue & Emerald' is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson. Created by layers of coloured glass over an inner opaque white, the tran...
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2010s British Organic Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Empoli Peach Color Italian Art Glass Grapes Pear Apple Pepper Fruit Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of four hand blown peachy color Italian art glass fruit sculptural figural pieces. Attributed to the Empoli studio in Italy. They have an orange tint on the thi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Anatre Glass Duck Sculpture in Black and Gold by Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Anatre sculpture by Toni Zuccheri. Numbered edition for year. Sculpture handblown glass.  Technique: Beaten, canes and filigree, engraved Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 19 cm Ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Vintage Pink Italian Art Glass Pitcher
Located in Norton, MA
Beautiful Vintage opaque pink Italian art glass pitcher. Handcrafted and hand blown. Surface wear is consistent with exposure with polished pontils on the bottom. Measures approx. 4....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Blown Glass Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Contemporary Trionfo Hand-Blown Glass Sculptured A pair of Decorative Goblets
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Trionfo Hand-Blown Glass Sculptured A pair of Goblets" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Pair of Hand-Blown Glass Goblets "Trionfo #01" from the Façon De Ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

5 Atamante Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
5 Atamante vase is in blown glass, and originally designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass. Signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below. Ettore Sott...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Barbini Murano Pulegoso Gray Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Pulegoso bubbles, over black core and gold flecks Italian art glass cat sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The cat stands...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Murano Gold Flecks Sommerso Pink Garden Nymph Italian Art Glass Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink Sommerso nude garden nymph Italian art glass sculpture, tending to a yellow and gold flecks flower. The figure also has gold leaf on her hair...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Venini Glass Pumpkin Sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi, 1920's Murano
Located in London, GB
Two Pumpkin Sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi circa 1928 for V.S.M. Venini & Co., blown glass applied with pasta glass with gold foil applications ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Signed Red Pink Italian Art Glass Conch Seashell Sculpture Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown cranberry red - pink Italian art glass conch seashell sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Cat Paperweight Figurine Black White Art Glass Abstract Signed ICET Murano
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage ICET Arte Murano hand blown deep black with white accents abstract shape tuxedo kitty cat figurine, sculpture. The piece has an original "Arte Murano ICET...
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Late 20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Striped Vase in Blown Murano Glass Green Orange and Light Blue, 1990s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Striped vase in blown Murano glass green orange and light blue, 1990s, Italy. This is a unique striped vase, with double colored sides, and stripes inside the blown technical. Half ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass squirrel figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Blown Glass Table Lamp or Pendent Light, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi in a glass. Sculptural lamp can be used as a table lamp or hang.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone...
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2010s Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert Cloud Alabaster hand blown glass sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Unique piece born from the artistic exploration of Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert. An innovative exploration of glass through shape and colour making this piece a truly singular work. ...
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2010s French Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear crystal with black accents Italian art glass horned baby owl bird figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similar on...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Stills of Life: Blue Series, an installation by Louis Thompson & Pratibha Mistry
Located in London, GB
'Stills of Life: Blue Series' is a unique glass installation (consisting of 10 individual elements) created in collaboration by the artists, Louis Thompson and Pratibha Mistry. Acco...
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2010s British Organic Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Important Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Female Nude Italian Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury centrepiece in turquoise green glass sculpture female nude bust and torso by Ermanno Nason (1928-2014) for Cenedese of Murano, Venice,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 Monarch butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for e...
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2010s Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Opalescent White Caramel Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and caramel Italian art glass bunny rabbit sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please note, priced per item (7 available), beautiful vintage Murano hand blown iridescent art glass seashells. Documented to designer Flavio Poli f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Italian Venetian, Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Red Blu, Romano Donà, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Gorgeous Italian Venetian, Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Red Blu and transparent, Signed Romano Donà, 1990s. This fantastic modern sculpture is entirely handcrafted in blow Murano, ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sand Shape 2 Fluid Hot Blown Glass Unique Decorative Object by Vogel Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand Shape 2 Fluid Hot Blown Glass Unique Decorative Object by Vogel Studio One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 23 x W 26,5 x H 37 cm. Materials: Hand-blown glass. Available in three differ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Tempo Adagio, a brown / aubergine & mink glass sculpture by Enemark & Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Tempo Adagio' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the Danish and British artists, Hanne Enemark & Louis Thompson. Trapped inside the outer shape are a multitude of ...
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2010s British Organic Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Sommerso Red Amethyst Fade Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red amethyst Italian art glass guinea or quail bird sculpture. The piece is attributed to the Salviati company, with Alfredo Barbini the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Signed Renato Anatra Murano Twisted Love Knot Clear and Black Glass Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely tall twisted signed Murano Italian glass sculpture is by Renato Anatra and is the love knot form. It is from the 70;s and the base ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Levrier Greyhound Glass
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament "Levrier" (Greyhound) made in glass by Rene Lalique in 1928. Molded signature. Perfect original condition. Really be...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Renato Anatra - Murano Multi Color Art Glass Entwined Embraced Lovers Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Glass artist Renato Anatra (1943 - 2020) Murano Italy, large 23" high multi color art glass, entwined or embraced lovers sculpture. Unsigned , but no doubt by the master himself, I ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Tempo Vivo, a purple & mink handblown glass sculpture by Enemark & Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Tempo Vivo' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the Danish and British artists, Hanne Enemark & Louis Thompson. Trapped inside the outer shape are a multitude of gl...
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2010s British Organic Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leaf Dolphin bone
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Prezioso #05 Goblet, a captivating embodiment of elegance and gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Finely Carved Wood Chamois with Glass Vase, Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois with glass vase, Brienz, circa 1900. A delicately hand carved wood sculpture of a chamois standing on a rocky base with three stump which features an antique glass vase inset. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, circa 1900. The tradition of wood carving...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Blown Glass Sculptures

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Wood, Blown Glass

Romano Donà 1990s Multi-Color Murano Glass Toucan Sculpture Venice Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Romano Donà 1990s Multi-Color Murano Glass Toucan Sculpture Venice Italy. Behold a captivating masterpiece, a testament to the enchanting artistry of Murano, Italy. This remarkable t...
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1990s Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Art Glass Sculpture Titled “Beatus Vir” Blue Clear Blown Glass Gold Italian 2007
Located in London, GB
A impressive and beautiful sculpture titled “ Beatus Vir ” Art blown Murano glass, clear, blue with gold inclusions submerged technique by artist Luigi Benzoni. Made in Murano Italy,...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Brighella Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
“Brighella”, Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi. “Lattimo” glass figurine with polychrome decoration. Represents a slender character dressed in a costume adorned wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Seguso Murano Blue Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown purple, blue and gold flecks Italian art glass duck bird figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s. Published tech...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Coexist Ground Decorative Object by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Coexist Ground Decorative Object by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 30 Pieces + 3 A.P. Designer: Gio Tirotto. Dimensions: D 30 x W 32 x H 38 cm. Materials: Handblown glass and...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Brass

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Duck Sculptures Signed Cenedese 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Blue Murano glass duck sculptures signed Cenedese 1980s Italy with Submerged Gold Finishes This artistic pair of duck sculptures will brings with itself a touch of Venerian ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Salviati Murano Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping birds bookend sculptures. Documented to the Salviati Company. Each has a generic "Mura...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Kelp in Ocean Blue & Sea Green, abstract glass sculpture by Enemark & Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Kelp in Ocean Blue & Sea Green' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the Danish and British artists, Hanne Enemark & Louis Thompson. The outer glass form contains a ...
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2010s British Organic Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Grey Murano Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Grey Murano dogs. Vintage set of fine blown Murano grey glass dogs father mother and puppy, grey hound/ whippet. Italy, 1940’s Dimensions: Largest 2" L x .5" W x 2.25" H Smallest 1"...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

A French 19th-20th C. Orientalist Spelter Lamp of an Arab - Middle-Easten Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th Century Orientalist Style Cold Painted Spelter Figural Lamp-Torchere, by Barcelona born artist Pedro Ramon Rigual (1863-1917). T...
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Early 1900s French Antique Blown Glass Sculptures

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Spelter

Murano Glass obelisk by Paolo Venini, Venini Murano Italy
Located in Uccle, BE
Murano Glass obelisk by Paolo Venini, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921). Clear glass obelisk. Inclusion of “ballottino multicolore” decoration. (decoration of twisted multicolore...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Ando Set of Vases in Hand Blown Glass by Tadao Ando for Venini
Located in murano, IT
The object made to commemorate Venini’s 90th anniversary symbolizes Venini’s esteemed creative spirit as an encounter between the 500 year old traditional Venetian glass blowing tech...
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2010s Italian Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Vug in Purple & Orange, a geode inspired glass sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Vug in Purple & Orange' is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson. Created by layers of coloured glass, the transparent colours merge and create fur...
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2010s British Organic Modern Blown Glass Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign A larger than normal example of an early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. M...
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1920s French Early Victorian Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage German Handpainted Christmas Ornaments Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage large set of 24 pcs 3,5” large Christmas Ornaments balls, made in old European tradition- blown glass silvered from inside and Handpainted outside. Santa’s, snowmen, teddy be...
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1970s German Neoclassical Revival Vintage Blown Glass Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Palatial French 19th-20th Century Allegorical Figural Cast Iron Group Torchere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century allegorical figural cast-iron group torchere - sculpture - fountain - representing spring and the harvest, probably cast by Le Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne. The charming four-putti sculpture with a front standing putto holding a pole amongst wheat stalks, another putto kneeling and collecting wheat, a third one wearing a hat and picking flowers for a wreath and the fourth kneeling putto holding a bird's nest, all below an elongated classical stem with a glass globe (Electrified), circa: Paris, 1900. Overall height: 84 inches (213.4 cm). Width: 29 1/2 inches (74.9 cm). Circular base diameter: 24 inches (61 inches). Cast-iron had been in production during the 18th century but its inferior status to the more fashionable and delicate wrought-iron had generally confined its use to architectural work. By the early 19th century, however, rapid developments of the Industrial Revolution combined with the simultaneous burgeoning of a new middle class provided the impetus for a dramatic expansion in its application and in a short space of time a proliferation of iron foundries across Europe and America thrived on the production of everything from inkstands to railway stations. The use of cast-iron for garden ornament became particularly widespread at this time, as the possibilities for its mass-production at a fraction of the cost of bronze made it the material of choice for outdoor statuary...
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Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Blown Glass Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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