Decorative ornament - Italy - Original Murano





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Vintage set of three Murano glass turtle sculptures (1980–1990), handmade in Venice, featuring a large turtle weighing 1,461 g with dimensions 19 × 20.5 × 9 cm, a medium turtle 10 × 7 × 4.5 cm, and a small turtle 6.5 × 3.9 × 2 cm.
Description from the seller
Splendid and rare vintage set composed of three turtle-shaped sculptures, all entirely handmade by the master glassmakers of Murano (Venice). The lot stands out for the exceptional variety of Murano techniques used and for the impressive presence of the main piece.
Details and Technical Specifications of the Trio:
Large Turtle (Sommerso Glass & Mace):
Technique: Full glass worked in “Sommerso” with internal multicolored flakes (mace) fused into the shell. Head and fins in an elegant bright green.
Exceptional weight: 1,461 grams (nearly 1.5 kg of solid glass).
Dimensions: Length 19 cm | Width 20.5 cm | Height 9 cm.
Medium Turtle (Murrine Millefiori):
Technique: Shell finely decorated with mosaic using authentic millefiori murrine in shades of blue and light blue. Head and legs in glossy black glass.
Weight: 275 grams.
Dimensions: Length 10 cm | Width 7 cm | Height 4.5 cm.
Small Turtle (Blown Glass):
Technique: Transparent and light blown glass with dark details applied hot.
Dimensions: Length 6.5 cm | Width 3.9 cm | Height 2 cm.
Condition:
Excellent aesthetic conditions, as new. The pieces show no faults, chips, or restorations. Always kept in a private collection display.
Each figurine is a one-of-a-kind piece in the world due to the totally handmade nature of hot glass work: the nuances and arrangement of the murrine are never replicable. Perfect as an art investment, collectible item, or exclusive luxury home decor accessory.
Shipping and Packaging:
Given the fragile nature and substantial weight of the lot (over 1.8 kg of glass in total), the packaging will be carried out with perfectly careful anti-shock measures.
Tracked and insured shipping.
Splendid and rare vintage set composed of three turtle-shaped sculptures, all entirely handmade by the master glassmakers of Murano (Venice). The lot stands out for the exceptional variety of Murano techniques used and for the impressive presence of the main piece.
Details and Technical Specifications of the Trio:
Large Turtle (Sommerso Glass & Mace):
Technique: Full glass worked in “Sommerso” with internal multicolored flakes (mace) fused into the shell. Head and fins in an elegant bright green.
Exceptional weight: 1,461 grams (nearly 1.5 kg of solid glass).
Dimensions: Length 19 cm | Width 20.5 cm | Height 9 cm.
Medium Turtle (Murrine Millefiori):
Technique: Shell finely decorated with mosaic using authentic millefiori murrine in shades of blue and light blue. Head and legs in glossy black glass.
Weight: 275 grams.
Dimensions: Length 10 cm | Width 7 cm | Height 4.5 cm.
Small Turtle (Blown Glass):
Technique: Transparent and light blown glass with dark details applied hot.
Dimensions: Length 6.5 cm | Width 3.9 cm | Height 2 cm.
Condition:
Excellent aesthetic conditions, as new. The pieces show no faults, chips, or restorations. Always kept in a private collection display.
Each figurine is a one-of-a-kind piece in the world due to the totally handmade nature of hot glass work: the nuances and arrangement of the murrine are never replicable. Perfect as an art investment, collectible item, or exclusive luxury home decor accessory.
Shipping and Packaging:
Given the fragile nature and substantial weight of the lot (over 1.8 kg of glass in total), the packaging will be carried out with perfectly careful anti-shock measures.
Tracked and insured shipping.

