Murano Glass Elephant Sculpture with Silver Leaf by Fabio Tosi, 1970s

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A large and refined Murano glass sculpture (ornament), an iconic piece of modernist design. This work, depicting an elephant, is … Read more A large and refined Murano glass sculpture (ornament), an iconic piece of modernist design. This work, depicting an elephant, is a creation attributed to master Fabio Tosi (Murano), estimated to date back to the 1970s.

Subject and Style: Sculptural and slender design. The elephant is depicted standing with its trunk raised (a symbol of good luck). The ears are made of contrasting black glass, adding a modernist touch.

Material and Finish: Crafted from solid blown glass. The decoration is created using the complex "Sommerso" technique, which incorporates a dense network of "silver leaf" (silver flakes) within the thick layer of clear glass. The ears, tail, and tip of the trunk are hot-applied in contrasting black glass.

Base: The sculpture rests steadily on its four legs, made of solid clear glass, which are an integral part of the work.

Ideal for collectors of Murano glass and Fabio Tosi designs, for lovers of animal sculptures, or as a visually striking sculptural piece (33 cm tall).

Technical Details and Condition:

Type: Sculpture / Ornament / Elephant
Subject: Elephant / Modern Design
Manufacturer/Artist: Attributable to Fabio Tosi (Murano)
Materials: Murano blown glass (Sommerso, Silver Leaf, Black Glass)
Period: Vintage (1970s)
Dimensions:
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 13 cm
Total Height: 33 cm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glass is intact, polished, and bright, with no chips or cracks.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to better illuminate the item, which may cause a slight color variation in the photograph.

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