Description: Vintage MURANO GLASS ARCHIMEDE SEGUSTO ALABASTRO DOVE BIRD SCULPTURE PAPERWEIGHT. Up for sale and your consideration is a fabulous vintage early Murano Art Glass Dove bird sculpture or paperweight by Archimede Segusto. This bird has turquoise blue head and neck with applied clear wings along with tail all done in the Sommerso technique The bird extremely well done measures 7 1/4” long, 3 3/4" high This Circa 1950s Archimede Seguso bird sculpture or figurine can be used as paperweight . The bird is featured in the Murano Zoo under "Birds by Archimede Seguso 2. It is truly a rare piece and a must have for the Murano collector It is in excellent mid century condition free of cracks, chips, or repairs. Please see my photos as they area part of my description. The bird will be shipped fully insured 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: 149.99 USD
Location: Ridgewood, New York
End Time: 2024-12-26T16:24:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Italy
Type of Glass: Hand Blown Glass
Material: Glass
Subject/Theme: Bird
Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
Subject: Bird
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Archimede Seguso
Type: Figurine
Theme: Birds
Style: Mid Century
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Features: 3D Effect
Production Style: Art Glass
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
City of Origin: Murano
Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
