A Vibrant Murano Character — Clown Musician, 1970s
A stunning and heavy vintage Murano art glass sculpture of a musician clown playing the accordion, dating from the 1970s. This piece showcases exceptional hand-blown furnace craftsmanship, featuring intricate, individually applied hot-glass details.
The clown's textured amber curls and the opaque white "lattimo" gloved fingers grip a rich ruby red accordion — a masterful display of the glassmaker's art. The solid glass body, weighing a substantial 1500 grams, is blown in a vibrant aquamarine-blue glass, encasing a multicolored confetti motif and shimmering flakes of golden aventurine throughout.
The sculpture is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations to any of its delicate protrusions. The flat bottom displays authentic light shelf wear consistent with its age and history.
DETAILS
· Origin: Murano, Venice, Italy
· Period: 1970s
· Technique: Hand-blown furnace glass with applied details
· Materials: Murano art glass, aventurine, lattimo (opaque white) glass
· Colors: Aquamarine blue body, amber curls, ruby red accordion, multicolored confetti, golden aventurine
· Height: 26.5 cm (approx. 10.4 inches)
· Weight: 1500 grams (1.5 kg / approx. 3.3 lbs)
· Condition: Excellent vintage condition — no chips, cracks, or restorations. Light shelf wear on base
PERFECT FOR
· Collectors of Murano art glass and mid-century Italian design
· Enthusiasts of hand-blown glass figurines
· Those seeking a vibrant, characterful piece with genuine Venetian craftsmanship
SHIPPING
Express shipping with professional packaging.
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