Description: NEW Murano Art Glass Fish Aquarium Glass Sculpture 1950s Barbini Cenedese Style. Up for sale is this gorgeous vintage Murano Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture 1950’s Barbini Cenedese Style. 10 colourful tropical fish swimming through colorful seaweed and coral with a curved wave accent on the outside. Bubbles appear inside the sculpture. Gold Murano sticker is gone from washing and cleaning . Very heavy, thick glass weighs 6lbs and measures 5 3/4” across, 5” high and 2” wide. Shipped priority in double box to ensure safe arrival Perfect addition to your beach house Please take the time to view all photos included in the listing for condition and details, they can be enlarged for a closer examination and should be part and parcel of the description. Often times images are significantly enlarged to show detail, please check the measurements carefully. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask! Thank you for looking and good luck Since centuries people from all over the world tried to steal the ancient art of Murano glass blowing with less success. The art of making Murano glass is deeply woven into the families of glass blowers living in the island of Murano. These Muranese families are the guardians of the ancient techniques of Murano glass blowing. The secret art of Murano glass creation is passed down from generation to generation within the family. Little kids as young as 12 years old are joining their fathers and grandfathers in the furnace to help them and learn the art of glass blowing. Thus, the ancient secrets and valuable knowledge cannot get in the wrong hands. WHAT IS MURANO GLASS? When people talk about Italian art glass or Venetian art glass, they are usually referring to the sculptures, vases, chandeliers and decorative glass objects made in the island of Murano, Italy. Murano is a small island in the lagoon of Venice, where the art of glassmaking has more than 1000 years of tradition. Only glassworks made in the island of Murano can be marketed as Murano glass artworks.
Price: 249.99 USD
Location: Ridgewood, New York
End Time: 2024-12-23T14:07:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Murano, Italy
Type of Glass: Blown Glass
Color: Multi-Color
Year Manufactured: 1950
Material: Glass
Subject/Theme: Fish
Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
Subject: Fishing
Brand: Barbini
Main Color: Multicolor
Type: Sculpture
Model: Sculpture
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Theme: Fish
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Production Style: Art Glass
City of Origin: Murano
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy