Description
Hand blown Murano glass rooster. Transparent red beak and comb. Head and neck is green, opaque and transparent. Clear body and tail with multicolored opaque and transparent glass encased. The base is swirled, bell shaped and clear.
It stands 19-1/4" tall, 3-3/4" round base, 10" from tip of beak to tip of tall, 2-3/4" at the widest part of the tail, 7-3/4" from tip of beak to base of the tail. The tail is con.caved to about 1-1/2" deep.
It has (2) tiny nicks. Both on the same side. (1) on the body and (1) on the edge of the lower part of the tail. Hadn't even noticed til close examination.
Category
Glass
Medium
Glass
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
19-1/4" tall, 3-3/4" round base, 10" wide from tip of beak to tip of tail
Date Period
40's - 60's
Weight
4 lb. 10.5 oz.
History
? picked it up at a private Estate liquidation
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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Re: Murano Glass Rooster
Many of these modern Venetian Murano sculptures are not signed, most were marked with a foil label that rarely survives
the first washing. There are many makers of glass in Italy, such as Toso, Dino Martens, Salviati and many others, but without
a label it is difficult to attribute any one maker to items of this type. Most rooster's sell in the $50.00- $200.00 range at auction.
Lovejoy
Re: Murano Glass Rooster
Thank you, Lovejoy !
I've encountered many Murano roosters, but this is by far the largest. It is a beautiful piece and I wish it still had it's sticker.
I appreciate the information.
Sha543w
Re: Murano Glass Rooster
Many of these modern Venetian Murano sculptures are not signed, most were marked with a foil label that rarely survives
the first washing. There are many makers of glass in Italy, such as Toso, Dino Martens, Salviati and many others, but without
a label it is difficult to attribute any one maker to items of this type. Most rooster's sell in the $50.00- $200.00 range at auction.
Lovejoy
Re: Murano Glass Rooster
Many of these modern Venetian Murano sculptures are not signed, most were marked with a foil label that rarely survives
the first washing. There are many makers of glass in Italy, such as Toso, Dino Martens, Salviati and many others, but without
a label it is difficult to attribute any one maker to items of this type. Most rooster's sell in the $50.00- $200.00 range at auction.
Lovejoy