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Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Art Glass Chinese Figures Sculpture Pr
By Formia Murano, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite pair of Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass hand blown figural pair
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Ars Murano
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Murano Art Biomorphic Glass Bowl. It depicts a heart shaped glass. It is white color in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl
Murano Art Glass Bowl
H 3.5 in W 9 in D 8.2 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Amber Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds Figures
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso amber and gold flecks art glass dove bird
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Bird Figures Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass bird
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Mid Century Pair Art Glass Cased Copper Aventurine figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage pair hand crafted Italian mid-century art glass figures originating from Murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Barbini Murano Glass Vase with Dots
By Barbini, Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the 20th century.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Glass Vase with Dots
Barbini Murano Glass Vase with Dots
H 9.45 in W 5.6 in D 4.34 in
Italian Murano Glass Mounted Silver Band Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Italian novelty murano glass mounted silver band figures comprising of two banjo
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Italian Murano Glass Mounted Silver Band Figures
Italian Murano Glass Mounted Silver Band Figures
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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in
Italian Murano Glass Decorative Panel by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass decorative panel designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1980. Signed and with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase
By Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Large Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase Offered for sale is a large Barbini Murano art glass vase. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Salviati Attributed Venetian/Murano Glass Peacock Place Card Holder Figures
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Fine pair of Venetian or Murano glass figurines or place card holders. In the form of peacocks
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Murano Glass Vase with Infused Gold by Barbini, Italy, Asymmetric
By Barbini, Murano 5, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Murano's leading figures of the 20th century.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Green Yellow Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figure Sculpture
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand red, green and yellow Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of Murano Sommerso Dove Bird figures in pink and blue glass. Attributed to
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Fine Attractive Multi colour Murano vase Vintage Decorative Art
Located in London, GB
A attractive pair of original vintage decorative female dancing wall figures Hand crafted with
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Vintage 1970s British Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Fine Attractive Multi colour Murano vase Vintage Decorative Art
Fine Attractive Multi colour Murano vase Vintage Decorative Art
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H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Murano Art Glass Sculpture on Lit Pedestal by Loredano Rosin, Signed
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By employing an ancient Italian
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1990s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Lucio Bubacco Signed Devil with Rose Murano Art Glass Sculpture Candlestick
By Lucio Bubacco
Located in Forney, TX
Glass / The Veste Coburg Art Collections (DE); MusVerre, Sars-Poteries (FR); Museo del Vetro, Murano
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1990s Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Ducks Murano, 1930, Italian, Sing Salviati & C
By Salviati
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano Footed Fruit Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful turn of the century blue Murano footed fruit bowl with gold gilt. Four painted figures
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Murano Footed Fruit Bowl
Murano Footed Fruit Bowl
H 7 in W 13 in D 13 in
Barbini Murano Glass Vase
By Barbini, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Murano's leading figures of the 20th century. The vase is signed on the base and retains the label.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Barbini Murano Glass Vase
Barbini Murano Glass Vase
H 11.6 in Dm 6.7 in
Barbini Murano Glass Sculptural Vases Set of Three
By Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
in the lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the 20th century. The vases
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venetian Blue Murano Glass Etched Mirror Tray
Located in Barcelona, ES
. This eye-catching mirrored tray is surrounnded by a blown blue and clear Murano glass rope, it has
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Squirrel Figure in Amber and Orange Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Place it alone or with other Murano glass animal figures to create a colorful set. Measures: 23.5 cm H
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Impressive Murano Glass Cobra Sculpture by Loredano Rosin
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
was an Italian sculptor best known for his traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Dust Spherical Paperweight with Bubbles, 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Roma, IT
lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the 20th century. His parents were
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Nason & Co. Murano Ice Glass "Collection" Ashtray for Cleto Munari, Italy 1980s
By Cleto Munari, Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Roma, IT
perfect conditions as well. This stunning art glass ashtray is made in an outstanding Murano glass that
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Dallas, TX
sculptor best known for his traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Glass planter made by Alfredo Barbini for Vetreria Barbini Murano, 70s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Glass planter made by Alfredo Barbini, Barbini glassworks Murano, 70s. Murano glass. Alfredo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Oriental Characters from R. Anatra, 1960s, Set of 2
By Renato Anatra
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Murano Oriental Characters from R. Anatra, originating from the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Venetian Glass Water Fountain
By Gino Cenedese
Located in New Orleans, LA
hand-worked Murano glass. Four voluptuous glass figures representing the Four Seasons encircle the
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20th Century Italian Other Fountains

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Seguso "Sommerso" Murano Bowl in Bright Pink Glass with Included Bubbles
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Archimede Seguso, glass artisan and designer, was one of the key figures in 20th century
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ermanno Nason Christ of the Glassblowers Murano Glass and Iron Pipes Early 1970s
By Ermanno Nason
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
in figures. It has almost a brown earthy tone. Livio Seguso, Lordano Rosin used this glass for their
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Unique Italian Glass Floor Lamp by Salviati Murano
By Salviati
Located in Weesp, NL
Murano glass art, he decided to start-up his own production of mosaics and objects in Murano glass. An
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002
By Cleto Munari
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Post-modern Unique prototype vase Veronese in Murano glass by Cleto Munari, 2002 Vase mod
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Sub Line Glass Object by Artist Raffael Eros
By Eros Raffael
Located in Tilburg, NL
all processing stages personally. 20TH CENTURY - NEW IDENTITY AND THE ART OF MURANO GLASS In the
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Sub Line Glass Object by Artist Raffael Eros
Murano Sub Line Glass Object by Artist Raffael Eros
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H 11.8 in W 15.8 in D 0.4 in
Pair of Murano Polar Bear Sculptures by Alfredo Barbini, 1930'sItaly
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in London, GB
in 1912, was one of Murano’s leading figures of the 20th century. Individual dimensions; 22 x 12.5 x
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of Three Modernist Hand Blown Murano Blue Glass Candlesticks Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Englewood, NJ
continued the ancient tradition of Murano art glass, with its Classic blown glasses, vases, plates, risers
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Murano Glass Tear Drop Shaped Lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for La Murrina
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in London, GB
central figures in the modern Renaissance of the art of Venetian glassblowing. Born in Murano , Venice in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Very Rare Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
in 1912 on the islands of Murano in the Venetian lagoon, Italy, was one of the most important figures
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Murano Italian Mid-Century Unusual and Scarce Pair Glass Dancing Couples
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and scarce pair Italian Murano art glass dancing couples believed to date from the mid
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Rooster-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice Aureliano Toso, 1954
By Dino Martens
Located in Milano, IT
Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938-1968, Berlino, 2016, p. 330, model n. 6096, list 1954). In 1956 the glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Venini Model 4319 Patchwork Pezzato Vase Murano, Italy, 1950’s
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
original acid signature Venini Murano Italia. Born in Padua, Bianconi exhibited a precocious talent
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Early 20th Century Italian Design Intricate Art Glass Vase
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Italy, Murano region, early 20th century. Beautiful pale green glass, handblown, handmade art glass vase
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Vintage 1920s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Italian Design Intricate Art Glass Vase
Early 20th Century Italian Design Intricate Art Glass Vase
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H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Mid 20th Century Italian Art Glass Picture Frame for Venini by, Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Englewood, NJ
in Venice in 1906 and would become one of the leading figures on the architecture and international
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Set of Italian Six Hexagonal Glasses by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 6 hexagonal glasses in smoky blown Murano glass with blue rim, made by Carlo Scarpa for
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Tondo Glass Sculpture by Bruno Gambone for VeArt 1970s
By VeArt, Bruno Gambone
Located in Benalmadena, ES
of figures, volumes, colors and light. This work by Bruno Gambone is rooted in this memory: the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Chrome

Loredano Rosin Glass Sculpture 'Two Faces'
By Loredano Rosin
Located in San Francisco, CA
use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By employing an ancient Italian technique
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Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Loredano Rosin Glass Sculpture 'Two Faces'
Loredano Rosin Glass Sculpture 'Two Faces'
H 4.75 in W 23.75 in D 10 in
Glass Sculpture by Loredano Rosin
By Loredano Rosin
Located in New Haven, CT
traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By employing an ancient Italian
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20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Sculpture by Loredano Rosin
Glass Sculpture by Loredano Rosin
H 13 in W 19 in D 7 in
Loredano Rosin Glass Sculpture 'Two Faces'
By Loredano Rosin
Located in New Haven, CT
traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By employing an ancient Italian
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Loredano Rosin Glass Sculpture 'Two Faces'
Loredano Rosin Glass Sculpture 'Two Faces'
H 23.75 in W 10 in D 4.75 in
Table Lamp Saffo by Angelo Mangiarotti Per Artemide, Italy, 1967
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Padova, IT
supports the mushroom-shaped lampshade in smoked Murano blown glass. The glass is mouth blown in two colors
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

ALFREDO BARBINI - Triton-Shaped Sea Shell
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the twentieth century. His parents were members of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Tree Large Painted & Gilded Blue Opaline Glass Urns from 19th Century
By Johann Georg Meyer Von Bremen
Located in Queens Village, NY
and Grandchild,’ etc. The third group of his pictures includes those of young women, as single figures
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Urns

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Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate

Opaline Green Pair of French Glass Jars with Hand Painted Sprites
Located in Prato, Tuscany
a skilled painter-artist on the two vases has painted by hand and in relief the figures of two nice
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

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Opaline Glass

Important and Rare Italian Mirror with Micromosaic 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
basilica of S. Marco and fascinated by the Murano glass art, decided to start the production of mosaics and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Glass Parrot-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice, Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956
By Dino Martens
Located in Milano, IT
) - parrot on branch” (M. Heiremans, Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938-1968, Berlino, 2016, disegno p. 172
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Table Top Sculpture by Anne Van Kleeck in Bronze
By Anne van Kleeck
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique Anne Van Kleeck bronze, table top sculpture of abstracted figures, dancers perhaps. From
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 20th Century Ecuadorian Carpet ByOlga Fisch ( 11' x 13'4"-335 x 406 )
By Olga Fisch
Located in New York, NY
Europe. Already an artist and collector of folk art, Fisch quickly took to the local arts and crafts
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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in GB
includes some of the most prominent names from the world of culture and art, figures from the world of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Art Deco Murano Figures by AVeM
By Murano 5
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Amazing set of four Art Deco Murano figures by AVeM. Religious theme just in time for the holiday
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase, Italy
By Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Barbini Murano art glass vase offered for sale is a large Barbini Murano art glass vase. The vase
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Murano Art Figures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of murano art figures available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct murano art figures — often made from art glass, glass and murano glass — can elevate any home. Murano art figures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of murano art figures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco murano art figures are of considerable interest. Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini and Arte Nuova Murano each produced beautiful murano art figures that are worth considering.

How Much are Murano Art Figures?

Prices for murano art figures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, murano art figures begin at $475 and can go as high as $1,800, while the average can fetch as much as $800.
Questions About Murano Art Figures
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art is representational, depicting subjects found in the real world.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art depicts subjects from the real world, often  human figures.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Arte Murano refers to art from the Murano region of Italy, specifically Venetian glass. Murano is the worldwide leader in art glass and has been since 1291. This lovely glass is typically brilliantly colored and elaborately decorated with years of craftsmanship and style incorporated into each piece. Shop a range of antique and modern art glass from Murano, Italy on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art dates at least as far back as the cave paintings. The oldest known figurative painting, made nearly 40,000 years ago, was found in Borneo. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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