Bull Sculpture in Murano Glass, 1970s

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Magnificent and dramatic animal sculpture in solid murano art glass (1970s). It depicts a bull in a dynamic, flowing pose, … Read more Magnificent and dramatic animal sculpture in solid murano art glass (1970s). It depicts a bull in a dynamic, flowing pose, captured with its head down and ready to charge, a symbol of strength and prosperity ("bull market"). The work is sculpted freehand from vibrant, fiery red glass paste embellished with an intense shower of gold flakes (or aventurine), contrasted by legs, horns, and a tail heat-applied in black glass for an elegant color contrast.

details and specifications:

type: animal sculpture / sculptural ornament / desk paperweight

subject / style: charging bull – italian modernism / art design

attribution / origin: attributable to murano glassworks (italy)

technique / materials: solid glass, freehand crafted in fiery red vitreous paste with gold flake inclusions, black glass details

period: vintage, 1970s (20th century)

dimensions (w x d x h): 33 x 13 x 18.5 cm

condition:

excellent vintage condition. The glass is brilliant and perfectly intact, free of chips, cracks, hairlines, or obvious scratches.

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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