Vintage 1950's Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture Large 12" x9"

Description

View Vintage 1950's Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture Large 12" x9" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This piece is a unique and beautiful sculpture of a dolphin riding a wave. The green hues in the glass refract with the white and clear shapes to produce a stunning effect with the changing daily light. Vintage 1950's Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture   Large 14" x 9" Heavy Beautiful  Pre owned condition with minor chips.  See photos for details of chips.   In no way does this affect the beauty of the piece, and the chips are fairly unnoticeable in the base design.  The chip on the upper dorsal fin is the most noticeable, however with the way the light hits the shape it also blends in quite nicely.  Venetian artistic glass has its roots in Venice, Italy.  The Island of Murano, Italy is now where the Venetian glass is made.  Murano/Venetian Glass is a 10000 year old tradition of glass blowing using specialized furnaces.  On the island of Murano, the art of Venetian glass production continues in historical furnaces where glassmakers follow traditional techniques passed down through generations. This piece is a unique and beautiful sculpture of a dolphin riding a wave.  The green hues in the glass refract with the white and clear shapes to produce a stunning effect with the changing daily light. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Animals › Fish & Marine › Dolphins › Figurines.

Country of Origin

Italy

Animal Class

Dolphin

Material

Glass

Handmade

Yes