All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1980 item #949147 (stock #061)
This Dramatic mother and child sculpture is masterfully executed and has the full name signature of Licio Zanetti. It is understood in the market that Licio put his full name on only those pieces that he considered most important and these are considered the most valuable of his work. The hot worked Mother and Child sculpture demonstrate amazing skill with its clean lines and variety of surface treatments. The top half is transparent and blends into a corroso surface treatment...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #947591 (stock #060)
The Arcobaleno (rainbow) series was produced in 1956, and is documented in Carl Gables' MURANO MAGIC and Rosa Barovier Mentastis' ANZOLO FUGA. This rare and amazing creation by Anzolo Fuga is a unique and important 20th century design. The Arcobaleno is characterized by applied vertical stripes to the vessels body and a single large murrine at the base, magnified by the solid convex base. The murrine exhibits a kinetic effect as it is magnified by the curve of the base...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #947435 (stock #058)
This stylized conch is documented in several publications, including Leslie Pinas' ITALIAN GLASS, PG 146, valued at $800-$1000 and Helmut Ricke & Eva Schmitts' ITALIAN GLASS. This modern expression of the conch shell exemplifies that even as the Murano glass designers were being influenced by the Modernist movement, life and elements from the Venetian Lagoon continued to serve as an inspiration for artists. Measuring 6.5"w x 3.5" x 5.5"h, the Conchiglie is in good condition, unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #944305 (stock #057)
This charming pair of sculpted boxer dogs by Archimede Seguso is in excellent condition and both retain Seguso labels. One of the labels is described in Leslie Pinas book, "Archimede Seguso", as the label applied to artistic designs. The large dog is 8" x 5" tall, and the puppy is 6"tall.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #944304 (stock #056)
This stylized interpretation of a waterbird illustrates the inspiration that the environment of the Venetian Lagoon has provided for centuries of artists. The waterbird sculpture is done in sommerso, with wine red blending masterfully into light cobalt blue. I have seen this design attributed to both Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbini. The waterbird is in good condition, no chips at the feet, polished base, unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #943478 (stock #055)
Unusual basket form similar to Archimede Segusos' foglia designs. The form is colored a subtle gold pink with bullicante bubbles and ribs. This fine sculptural expression demonstrates the skill of the Murano glassblowers, measures 7"w x 6"d x 9"h, and is unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #942154 (stock #052)
This superb rendition of a lovebirds pair resting on a crystal log surely is the work of Archimede Seguso. The colorization of the birds is achieved with fragments of blue and white opal filigrana cane, resulting in a merletto type effect which is largely Archimede Segusos signature technique. The birds' gestures, beaks, wings and tails are similar to birds depicted in Leslie Pinas' book on Archimede Seguso. The two ends of the log are nicely ground convex and polished...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #942028 (stock #050)
This unusual transparent window murrine vase by Fratelli Toso is documented in Leslie Pinas "FRATELLI TOSO", pg.68. Titled "Tiffany Windows" because of the transperent murrines, this vessel is amazing in good light and an excellent example of the Murano Glassblowers skill. Every murrine is transparent, allowing the light to flow through nicely and reminds one of "the colors of Murano"! Measuring 5.25" tall, the vase is in excellent condition and retains the made in Murano Italy label.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #941441 (stock #047)
Ruby and crystal cornucopia pair in excellent condition. These can be vases, but the horizontal presentation of the cornucopia pair is sculptural and dramatic. These were protected over the years with felt pads at the crystal feet. Each piece is 14"h x 8" x 8". The dimension of the main photo horizontal display of the two forms is 22". Similar cornucopia by Seguso can be found in Leslie Pinas book "ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO", pgs. 202-206
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #941425 (stock #046)
Stylized sea form sculpture in ever so subtle hues of rose and ice blue glass attributed to Archimede Seguso. The form has a soft sculpted essence and is beautiful! In good condition with normal wear on the base considering its age, the shell form measures 7.75"w x 3.75"h x 6.5"d
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1950 item #925300 (stock #044)
Superb Murano glass figurines by Alfredo Barbini. A colleague in Venice who is a dealer in Vintage Murano Glass told me he witnessed these figurines being made at the Barbini factory in the 1950's. They are in good condition: the red coated Moor at 10" tall is in pristine condition and the white suited one at 13.5" has a repair at the rear neck area which is not so apparent...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #925297 (stock #043)
Sumptuous in its expression of the sensual qualities of glass, this stylized sculpture of a figure in repose by Livio Seguso is signed and in excellent condition. The solid glass sculpture weighs 12.5 lbs, measures 6"w x 6"d x 8"h, and was well protected over the years by four felt pads at the corners.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #919074 (stock #041)
Charming stylized donkey in the "colorization without fusion" technique by Ercole Barovier. On a recent visit to Murano, I showed a photo of this donkey to Lino Toso, director of the Barovier Toso Museum, and he said he could confirm 80% that this is the work of Ercole. The donkey measures 5.25"h x 2.25"w x 3.25"d, in good condition, unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #917490
Rare and Unusual Murano glass Figural paperweight of a Blackamoor in Turban. Black glass head with lattimo turban with clear green glass ornament, lattimo collar, supported by a ruffle of alternating lattimo latticino canes and pink with adventurine zanfirico ribbons. Red and gold foil label "Made in Italy Murano" covers a rough pontil...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #912650 (stock #039)
Exquisitely detailed clown sculpture in a variety of polychrome techniques with aventurine. There are remnants of a paper label. I'm not sure who made this, but my colleagues in Murano responded to the piece with a resounding "bello"! 9"h x3.5" x 3.5"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1950 item #911736 (stock #037)
20th century Murano glass bell by Fratelli Toso is constructed of multi-colored murrine with crystal handle. The Bell has a satin finish and retains the rooster and KB labels. At 5.25"h x 2.75"w, the Bell is in excellent condition
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Venetian : Pre 1950 item #868256 (stock #033)
20th century glass Venetian Figurine in excellent condition, although unmarked, is probably made by Seguso or Barovier. I am advised by an expert in the field that the leaf supporting the figure at the base suggests Seguso. The polychrome canne jacket and the abundant gold leaf applications illustrate the mastery of the Muranese glassblowers. The figurine is 10.5" tall, in great condition, obviously kept in a cabinet over the years, and bears an import label.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Venetian : Pre 1920 item #861302 (stock #032)
Like a Venice evening, this amazing murrine lamp rediates a soft, colorful ambiance when lit. The brass parts have a nice aged patina. The lamp had to be re-wired, as the original 90 year old vintage wire was frayed. Otherwise, the lamp remains in its original pristine condition and is an amazing example of the skill of the Murano Glassblowers. The lamp is documented in "Catalogo a stampa Fratelli Toso, 1920 ca",page 41.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #861288 (stock #030)
Whimsical modernist lamp which certainly looks like a Venini. The shade is lattimo with a transparent gold pink bow. The brass base is good minimalist modern design and adequately supports the shade. A fitted gasket facilitates a snug fit of the shade. Measuring 13"x15"x18"h., the lamp is unmarked
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #861036 (stock #025)
Dramatic sculpted mid-century sommerso basket by Fratelli Toso. Similar types of baskets attributed to Fratelli Toso are documented in Leslie Pinas books: ITALIAN GLASS p.223, FRATELLI TOSO p.179-181. Measuring 10"w. x3"d. x8"h.,the basket is in good condition, unmarked
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #860391 (stock #016)
Charming stylized rabbit by the master Archimede Seguso. Nicely shaded in gold dust and brown glass using the Sfumati technique. Measuring 2"w x 3.5"d x3.5"h., the rabbit is in perfect condition and bears a portion of the Seguso red and gold scalloped edge label.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #860381 (stock #015)
Modern floral expression using abstract floral murrines in a field of thin copper red vines and green opal leaves. This abstract imagery floats on a thick case of clear glass behind which is a gather of transparent copper blue glass with a heavy coating of aventurine. The thick clear layer gives the design an interesting depth. Measuring 2.5"dia. x 4.25"h, in excellent condition, unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #857587 (stock #012)
Superb cut and polished sommerso form is in great condition with minor wear to the base. A wonderful example of modern design utilizing the traditional sommerso technique. The piece has 14 facets, which represent considerable skill and labor on the part of the glass cutter. It measures 6"x6"x3"h, retains evidence of its label, otherwise unmarked
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #857402 (stock #009)
Sumptuous sculpted sommerso bowl in ever so soft hues of teal and amber glass. My guess is that this is a Flavio Poli design due to the purity of form and soft hues of color. Obviously inspired by the nature of the Venetian Lagoon, this piece resembles a birds eye view of the island of Murano and its surrounding Lagoon. The base of the bowl was protected over the years by three felt pads added to the bottom, so the piece is in great condition. It measures 9.5"w x 3"h, unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #825796 (stock #006)
A convincing replica of a shell by the master Alfredo Barbini in crystal and pink lattimo, with a soft veil of gold dust on both interior and exterior. The luminescence on the interior of the piece with its dusting of gold give the shell an authentic look. In flawless condition, 8"x6"x3", unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1980 item #825765 (stock #005)
Unusual murrine pitcher decorated with a single murrine called owls eye or occhi. In perfect condition, 5.5" tall, unmarked
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #691185 (stock #20060005)
For the Horse lover in your family, this paperweight features murrines with an internal image of a horse. A very unusual find! The horse murrines are surrounded by floral murrines and the whole is encased in clear glass. The piece measures 2 1/2 inches tall and is 3 inches across, there are no chips or cracks. Original blue and silver foil label that reads MURANO / Made / in / Italy / GLASS is intact on bottom of weight. Circa 1960
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1940 item #633020
Intensely colored amethyst glass inkwell finished with a gilt brass collar. The severe cubic form is relieved by canted, curved corners. The base is acid-stamped "Made In Czecho-Slovakia", indicating a date between the World Wars.

Origin: Czechoslovakia, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, all original, no chips or cracks. Size: 2" x 2" x 2".

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1950 item #604246 (stock #k90-1)
The simplicity of design is the beauty of this set of six American made cordial glasses, style 886, manufactured by the Bryce Glass Company between 1940-1949, having a cerulean blue ball stem resting on a conical foot.; Measurement-3/4 in H; Condition-Excellent
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1960 item #560289
A very handsome cut crystal decanter in a most striking shade of green. The decanter, cut with vertical prisms, is very heavy and of the finest quality. The style is very similar to Moser’s post-war designs, and may in fact be by Moser, although it is unsigned.

Origin: Europe, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 9-3/4” tall.

This Hazel Atlas 2.5" tall mayonnaise dish is 4.5" in diameter. This is one piece.

There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. There is no inner rim roughness. This item is in excellent condition.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1920 item #489620 (stock #1223)
A Mary Gregory Style Cranberry Tumble Up Set, Decanter and Tumbler (night time, bedside water set). Dimensions; decanter, 8" x 4.5", boy(chasing bird); tumbler, 3.5" x 2.75", girl (with plate and spoon.) Probably Bohemian, circa 1900-1920. Excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1950 item #489348 (stock #1313)
A Pair of Large and Heavy Fostoria Glass Eagle Bookends, from the 1940's. Dimensions; 8" high x 5" wide x 3" deep. Total weight 5 pounds. Excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1930 item #483003 (stock #4890)
Lovely Rene Lalique molded bowl with a slightly raised and frosted romaine leaf motif and a sterling silver rim. The bowl measures 9 1/2" in diameter and is 3 5/8" high. It is marked R. Lalique France in the center interior of the bowl. The condition is excellent. Circa 1920.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Venetian : Pre 1940 item #430284 (stock #1224)
A Set of Hand Blown Venetian Glass figures (Murano); one a Female Dancer and the other a Male Musician. They are 12" high and date from the 1930's-1940's. They are in excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1930 item #422190 (stock #1100)
This lovely signed cameo vase by Daum Nancy is a tiny unusual shaped treasure. It measures only 1 1/4" high x approximately 1 1/2" wide at its widest point. It has a lovely scenic design, and the vase itself has four dimples in it - one on each of its sides. It is in perfect original condition with the exception of a very small amount of gold worn off the top. This is a choice piece for a collector of miniatures.