Large Mid-Century Modern Murano "Sommerso" Art Glass Sparrow Sculpture, Italy

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A striking and substantial Mid-Century Modern art glass sculpture of a sparrow, hand-crafted on the island of Murano, Italy.

This … Read more A striking and substantial Mid-Century Modern art glass sculpture of a sparrow, hand-crafted on the island of Murano, Italy.

This impressive, heavy glass figure is a prime example of the renowned Italian "Sommerso" (submerged) technique. The master glassblower has expertly encased vibrant, flowing layers of vivid tangerine orange and deep amber-red within a thick, luminous casing of clear glass.

The sculpture features a highly stylized, sleek, and abstract silhouette that captures the essence of a resting bird while maintaining a fluid, aerodynamic modernism. Because of its substantial weight and scale, it functions beautifully as a dramatic centerpiece, a luxurious paperweight, or a statement object on a bookshelf or desk, catching and refracting the light beautifully from every angle.

Details & Features
Origin: Murano, Italy (Mid-Century Modern Era, Circa 1960s-1970s).

Subject: Abstract Bird / Sparrow.

Material: Heavy, solid hand-blown Murano art glass.

Technique: Sommerso (layered colored glass encased in clear glass).

Color Palette: Encased tangerine orange, ruby red, and amber within clear glass.

Style: Mid-Century Modern / Abstract.

Dimensions
Height: 10.5 inches

Width/Length: 10 inches

Weight: Very heavy, solid glass construction. See less