Murano Glass Sculptures

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...

Be captivated by the grace and sophistication of our Murano Glass Polar Bear, a masterful work from the renowned V. Nason & C workshop. This sc...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over white, with flowers Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for the Fornasa De Murano A L...

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

Elegant and expressive Murano glass elephant sculpture attributed to Formia Vetri di Murano, Italy, dating to the 1980s. This hand-blown piece is crafted in clear glass with a dramat...

Incredible Archimede Seguso 'sfumatto oro' Murano glass with applied parts and gold pheasant circa 1950.

Italian (Venetian) Group of 3 rare, incredibly detailed and refined Oriental figurines, 3 males one in coral pasta glass, another in burgundy glass and the third in black glass. Standing on a black round bases with wave motif, they are perfect in every detail and show the excellence of Nason’s technique. They are all signed and dated.? Ermanno Nason was born in Murano in 1928, from one of the oldest families of glassmakers on the island and appeared at his father Italo’s furnace at the age of ten. Ermanno left elementary school spending his time between the furnace and the school for Apprentices Masters “Abate Zanetti” (managed by Professor Vittorio Zecchin) and made his first experiences in more realities, including Pinzan & Cimarrosti where he was proclaimed Master at age of eighteen. In his youth, Ermanno also worked at the Mazzega I.V.R. collaborating on the great project of Egidio Costantini...

This very expressive crested crane art glass sculpture, from the 1970s, is a true jewel-like work of art, in sophisticated blown Murano glass, with overlaid stripes decor in red, whi...

Italian multicolor Murano art glass vase hand blown to form abstract faces / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 15.5 inche...

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...

Incredible Murano glass Venini signature gray pigeon circa 1950.

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso orange Italian art glass double fish sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano To...

A great Murano Glass vessel type object with a "Spirale", made by Marco and Mattia Salvadore and their team at Studio Salvadore on Murano ca. 2015. A mosaic of transparent blue-grey ...

Absolutely breathtaking, stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury centrepiece multi-coloured pink, orange, lilac blue and yellow glass abstract "Pulcinella" ( a 17th century a...

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

A blue-yellow, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of small Japanese farmers with a large hat made of hand blown colored Murano Sommerso glass, designed and produced by Archimede...

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason We LOVE this amazing fish! It is approximately 6.5 x 4.25 x 2 inches. Very good vintage condition. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...

Italian Murano art glass vase with milky white top opening hand blown to form the shape of a handkerchief, and clear base blown with black droplets to resemble various pebbles / Made...

Certainly, Christian. Here is a title and description for the red glass centerpiece, with a focus on Mid-Century Modern: Title: Red Murano Glass Sculptural Centerpiece, Mid-Century...

A fine Venetian art glass figure. Attributed to Flavio Poli for I.V.A.M. (Industrie Vetraie Artistiche Murano). Likely dates to 1929-1934. In clear glass for the subject and black...

A unique 20th Century Sculptural Murano Glass Egg On Bronze Base. The shape is unusual: ovoid and angled; the mouth blown execution is extraordinary. The very innovative decoration...

Mexican sculpture in Murano glass whose creation is attributed to Archimede Seguso, 1960s Ø cm 13 h cm 17 Archimede Seguso was a renowned Italian entrepreneur and master glassmaker...

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

Solid mixed coloured Murano glass shell. Swirls of blue mixed in with green, yellow, red and dashes of amber and black and clear finish.

Italian design, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian style, olive green with a beautiful green glass vase underneath. In limited edition, manufactured in one of the furnaces...

Italian design, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian style, water green with a beautiful green glass vase underneath. In limited edition, manufact...

Large heavy and thick decorative art glass swung vase in emerald green Murano, Italy, 1960s. Measures: 42 inches tall x 8 inches diameter at the base. Col...

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

This sophisticated and whimsical glass Toucan sculpture was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production,...

Mid-Century Murano glass sculpture 1960s Complete and in excellent condition.

A blue-red, vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian Japanese farmers with a large clear hat made of hand blown colored, smoked Murano Sommerso glass, designed and produced by Arc...

Barbini red gold flecks art Murano glass coral sculpture. Intense red coral branch and gold flecks infused on a clear glass pot. The coral has a brass ring between the branch and the...

Beautiful and cute, vintage Murano hand blown black and orange with gold flecks accents Italian art glass clown sculpture and bowl. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, for the Salviati company. The figure has a green hat with gold, pink hair, clear head with large eyes and exited facial expressions. The arms are in clear glass with Sommerso gold leaf and yellow gloves on the hands. The body is the actual bowl with black outside and orange inside. The clown stands on oversized white and gold leaf shoes with large black soles. Would make a great display piece on any desk, coffee table or credenza. It can be displayed 2 ways. Fill it with candy when laying down or display it as a sculpture standing up. Mid-century era. A must for the Barbini clown...

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...

Murano glass furniture shell, Made in Italy, 1960s.  Beautiful Murano glass shell made in the 1960s. It is made entirely of murano glass, shaped like an open shell on one. Its spiral...

Sculpture in Murano glass Blue and red Can be used as a base for a lamp, circa 1970 Measures: H 65 Diameter at the top 6 Diameter at the bottom 13 190 Euros.

Art Glass Dove by Aldo Nason Murano ca. 1968 A rare Murano art glass dove designed and manufactured by Aldo Nason in the late 1960s. Dark handblown glass with colorful zanfirico and gold leave inclusions covered with a clear glass overlay. The dove is similar to the famous Yokohama glasses which Nason produced in his own workshop after he left A.V.E.M. in 1967. The Yokohama vases...

Beautiful and very cute Murano hand blown Sommerso red, orange to clear Italian art glass bunny rabbit sculpture / figurine. Documented to the Cenedese...

Sculpture in Murano glass, pink rooster with crystal details, Italy Dimensions: L 22 cm x H 28 cm x D 22 cm ( L 8.6" x H 11.0" x D 8.6") We recently came across the untouched inven...

Murano glass boat sculpture from the 70s by Berlini. There is something magical about blown glass, especially when it takes shape from the hands of a...

1970s Mid-Century Modern Formia Murano abstract glass sculpture.

Beautiful Murano glass sculpture representing a penguin, with the head turned upwards. The Murano glass sculpture has the same workmanship as a "sommerso". The "submerged" is a form...

Beautiful and unique Murano Style Entwined Sculpture Italian Art Glass with rainbow colors to form an elegant sculpture set on a square glass base.

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white "Pulegoso" bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture. The piece is signed underneath ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso bright orange Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 9 5/8" tall x 5 5/8" long x 3 3/8" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery. Literature: Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided. Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...

This listing features a beautiful yellow and green stripped fish with silver leaf flake details. Murano glass dates back to the 6th century AD with the island of Murano becoming a pr...

Beautiful Murano Glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Pino Signoretto in Italy around 2000. It shows a octopus in different colors. This object is hand blown. Originally sig...

A unique 20th Century Sculptural Murano glass head On Bronze Base. The shape is unusual: stretched and figure like, the mouth blown execution is ex...

Spectacular Murano glass sailboat sculpture with Vetro Artistico®Murano mark sticker and signed Sergio Costantini.

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason We appreciate the unique design that Nason gave this piece, finding a way to honor the minimalist aesthetic while still ad...

murano glass fish Rubelli 1970 Murano

Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish figure with multicolor murrine and gold flecks, Italy 1950s. This fish sculpture has multicolor spots in brown, orange, red, green, ...

Incredible BARBINI Murano glass bicolor with gold and bubbles circa 1950 cock.

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

Large Italian Murano glass fish sculpture. Measures: Width 62 cm. Height 15 cm. Depth 12 cm.

Italian black Murano art glass vase hand blown with stripes infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height ...

Found in Italy, this Murano glass sculpture dates from approximately 2010. Although this vase-form piece has a pinhole-size opening at top, it does not function as a vase, but rather...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark to lighter emerald green Italian art glass owl bird figure, sculpture. Documented to the Salviati Company. Have owned several with l...

The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass f...

8.5 Inch Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, Licio Zanetti or Seguso (suspected). Both Zanetti and Seguso made this style of fish and we feel it is by one of these maker...