Large Murano Glass Clown Carafes, Italy, 1960s-1970s, Set of 3

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A rare and beautiful collector's set of three large Murano glass clown decanters or bottles, made in Italy and dating … Read more A rare and beautiful collector's set of three large Murano glass clown decanters or bottles, made in Italy and dating from around 1960-1975. Each clown features an ovoid body in speckled glass, topped with a figurative stopper forming the head, with hot-applied details such as ruffs, hands, buttons, and other expressive features.

The blue clown measures 35.5 cm in height with the stopper, 25 cm without, 16 cm wide, and 10-12 cm deep.

The green clown measures 39.5 cm in height with the stopper, 30 cm without, 14 cm wide, and 10 cm deep.

Finally, the yellow clown measures 40 cm in height with the stopper, 30 cm without, 15 cm wide, and 9-10 cm deep.
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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