Sommerso Murano Glass Sculpture of Bird on Branch, 20th Century

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A delicate and luminous freehand figurative sculpture in murano glass, attributed to the 20th-century murano glassmaking tradition. The work depicts … Read more A delicate and luminous freehand figurative sculpture in murano glass, attributed to the 20th-century murano glassmaking tradition. The work depicts a stylized bird perched on a branch with a decorative scroll, supported by a base shaped with vertical ribs that opens at the top. The sculpture is characterized by a refined, gradual chromatic gradient that ranges from the clear crystal at the extremities to an intense, enveloping amethyst/burgundy purple concentrated in the bird's body and base.

details and specifications:

type: figurative sculpture / ornament / paperweight

subject / style: bird on a branch on a ribbed base – naturalistic sculpture / murano art glass

attribution / origin: attributable to murano glass factory (venice, italy)

materials / technique: solid murano glass, freehand crafted with nuanced colors (amethyst purple and clear crystal)

period: vintage, 20th century (estimated date)

dimensions (w x d x h): 19 x 11.5 x 21.5 cm

condition:

excellent vintage condition. The glass is perfectly intact, bright, and well-preserved, free of chips, cracks, or hairlines.

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 slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and carefully photographed, highlighting every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

shipping is handled professionally and well-protected with insured shipping. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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