Mid-Century Modern Blue Murano Art Glass Sphere, Italy, 1980s

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A sphere with internal decorations in various shades of blue and transparent. A sculpture of the highest quality, one of … Read more A sphere with internal decorations in various shades of blue and transparent. A sculpture of the highest quality, one of a kind in murano.

a classic of murano glassmaking, the sphere remains a status symbol in murano. This particular one is a true work of art from the murano furnaces; transparent in color with internal blue decorations. A highly complex process, performed only in the murano furnaces. The murano glassworks create an undeniably timeless design, simple yet elegant. This technique is used to create both solid and complex forms. Large masses of incandescent glass are shaped directly with tools and manipulated to achieve the desired shape, as in the case of sculptures with many spheres of varying sizes. See less