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An exquisite mid-century modern Italian art glass elephant sculpture, executed in the highly sought-after "Bianco Nero" (White and Black) patterned …
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An exquisite mid-century modern Italian art glass elephant sculpture, executed in the highly sought-after "Bianco Nero" (White and Black) patterned glass technique.
Handcrafted on the island of Murano, Italy, during the 1960s MCM era, this striking piece features a distinctive trunk-up posture—traditionally symbolizing good luck, wisdom, and prosperity. The sculpture is formed with sleek, minimalist disk ears pressed tight to the body and a neatly tucked tail, demonstrating the masterfully controlled fluidity characteristic of the region's elite mid-20th-century workshops.
DESIGN & ATTRIBUTION DETAILS:
While this piece has lost its original water-soluble paper export label over the decades (a highly common occurrence for authentic glass of this vintage), it is confidently attributed to the legendary master glassmaker Archimede Seguso. The physical mold, anatomical stance, substantial weight profile, and high-contrast, feather-veined Bianco Nero technique flawlessly align with Seguso's documented "Large Elephant" series from his historic Fantasy Line.
The base prominently features a hand-sheared, ground-down, and polished pontil scar—the definitive proof of authentic, furnace-blown Murano glass artisanship.
A sophisticated, monochromatic statement piece, perfect for curating high-end Hollywood Regency, Brutalist, or Mid-Century Modern interiors.
DIMENSIONS:
• Width: 3.5 inches
• Height: 5.5 inches
• Depth: 6.5 inches
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- Dimensions
- 3.5ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 5.5ʺH
- Artist
- Archimede Seguso
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Art Glass
- Blown Glass
- Murano Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Off-white
- Condition Notes
- CONDITION CATEGORY: Gentle Wear Consistent with Age and Use CONDITION DETAILS: Excellent vintage condition. The glass body is structurally flawless, … moreCONDITION CATEGORY: Gentle Wear Consistent with Age and Use CONDITION DETAILS: Excellent vintage condition. The glass body is structurally flawless, showing no chips, cracks, fleabites, or internal fractures. The smooth, flat undersides of the feet exhibit micro-scratching/light shelf scuffs strictly consistent with age and residential display. The ground pontil scar on the base is entirely original to the manufacturing process. less
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