Mid 20th Century Luigi Mellara Murano Scavo Glass Fish Sculpture – Italian Art Glass

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A striking mid-century modern Italian art glass fish sculpture attributed to Murano master glassblower Luigi Mellara, circa 1970s. This elegant … Read more A striking mid-century modern Italian art glass fish sculpture attributed to Murano master glassblower Luigi Mellara, circa 1970s. This elegant minimalist piece is executed using the traditional scavo technique, yielding a heavily textured, frosted matte surface reminiscent of ancient archaeological glass.

The sculpture features a stunning color gradient, transitioning seamlessly from an ethereal, foggy slate-blue top to a warm, sandy terracotta orange base. Accented with dark, organic applied glass fins and delicate indented eyes, this stylized aquatic figure beautifully bridges ancient textures with post-war Venetian modernism. A sophisticated addition to any collection of high-end art glass or coastal modern interiors. Unmarked



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