This is a very rare and very significant piece of vintage Murano glass, perhaps the only one in existence in these colors and perhaps one of only a handful in this technique. A similar lion is published in the Murano Bestiary book by Marina Barovier as produced by Flavio Poli, but the one pictured does not have the contrasting glass colors that make this one more appealing in my opinion. That lion was auctioned by Sothebys in the early 1990's and attributed to Barovier before Marina publis ...click for details
Very rare figurine by Dino Martens in mezza filigrana technique. The skill and craft in this piece is another example of Martens' mastery. In very good condition with no flaws. Measures 11 inches tall. Unmarked.
Vintage candle holder by Salviati, circa 1950 with Salviati sticker to base. In very good condition with no damage, which is rare on these delicate applied birds. Measures 10 inches tall. Estimated value: $800-$1,000
Lovely vintage Venetian Murano zanfrico filigrana bowl produced by Dino Martens for AVEM, circa 1950. Measures 9 inches wide. In very good condition with no damage. Unmarked.
Pretty and rare vintage Venetian Murano bowl with lid by Archimede Seguso. Measures 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide. In excellent condtion with no damage.
Charming Venetian Murano vase by Cenedese. In silver oxidation to surface are scenes of Venice including a gondola and poles. Vintage Cenedese paper label to base. In very good condition with no damage. Measures 4 inches tall and 3.75 inches wide. Estimated value: $300-$400
Charming dancing Venetian Murano figurines. In excellent condition with no damage. The male measures 11 inches tall and the female 10 inches tall. Unmarked.
This is a rare Alfredo Barbini Murano bird circa 1950, this bird is on the cover of 50's Glass. Measures 12 inches tall. The beak is so thin, very rare to find these unbroken. Tips to wings also in fine shape. Looks to have an internal heat line to base, but as the pictures show, you can not tell from display position and can not see it unless you turn it upside down and get close to the piece. Has partial sticker to base, unreadable.
