Sculpture, Gondola degli Innamorati - 23 cm - Murano glass - 2026
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Handmade Murano glass sculpture titled Gondola degli Innamorati, in black solid glass with red transparent hearts, mounted on a pulegoso crystal base, measuring about 23 x 9 x 3.5 cm, created in 2026, unsigned, with certificate of originality and in excellent condition.
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Entirely handmade in Murano, lampworked, this sculpture tells Venice and love in a single, delicate image of glass.
The gondola, in glossy solid black glass, is hand-shaped with a long, tapered line. At the bow the distinctive ferro stands out, stylized with fine incisions that recall its famous “teeth”; at the stern the line ends in an elegant curl.
In the center, two hearts of transparent red glass, applied hot, gently tilt toward each other, like two lovers during a gondola ride. When backlit, the red glows with warm orange hues.
The gondola rests in balance on a crystal cube worked with the pulegoso technique: a dense pattern of air bubbles deliberately created in the glass, giving it a lively, tactile appearance, like lagoon water moved by the current. On this base, the gondola seems to float, suspended.
Pulegoso is one of Murano glass’s historic techniques, made famous in the twentieth century and still greatly loved by collectors today for its unique character: no two bubble patterns are ever the same.
A romantic and refined work, perfect as a gift for an anniversary, a wedding, or Valentine’s Day, or as a precious keepsake of Venice.
Each sculpture is unique: the shape of the hearts, the pulegoso pattern, and the gondola details vary from piece to piece, a sign of its entirely artisanal craftsmanship.
Details
Object: Murano glass sculpture.
Technique: solid glass worked by hand, hot applications, base in pulegoso glass.
Dimensions: approximately 23 × 9 × 3.5 cm (length × height × depth).
Colors: black, transparent red, crystal.
The work comes with a certificate of originality, attesting to the artisanal Murano glass craftsmanship.
Fast shipping, with careful and secure packaging.
Seller's Story
Hi, I'm the founder of Bottega Isola. I was born and raised on Murano, and glass runs in my family: I grew up around the furnaces, surrounded by a craft my family has carried for generations. I've always been drawn to design and to handmade, one-of-a-kind objects, the kind that make memorable gifts for any occasion. Inspired by many cultures and design styles but rooted in my island's tradition, I create and select pieces that carry the history of Murano glass into today's homes and spaces.
Nothing here is chosen at random. Most designs go through several trials before they're just right, and each one has to bring something to the space it lives in, whether that's purpose, character or atmosphere.
Every piece is handmade on Murano by some of the island's most skilled glass masters, using techniques passed down for centuries. Each one comes with a certificate of authenticity and is carefully hand-packed in professional, glass-safe packaging, so it reaches you safely wherever you are.
Translated by Google TranslateEntirely handmade in Murano, lampworked, this sculpture tells Venice and love in a single, delicate image of glass.
The gondola, in glossy solid black glass, is hand-shaped with a long, tapered line. At the bow the distinctive ferro stands out, stylized with fine incisions that recall its famous “teeth”; at the stern the line ends in an elegant curl.
In the center, two hearts of transparent red glass, applied hot, gently tilt toward each other, like two lovers during a gondola ride. When backlit, the red glows with warm orange hues.
The gondola rests in balance on a crystal cube worked with the pulegoso technique: a dense pattern of air bubbles deliberately created in the glass, giving it a lively, tactile appearance, like lagoon water moved by the current. On this base, the gondola seems to float, suspended.
Pulegoso is one of Murano glass’s historic techniques, made famous in the twentieth century and still greatly loved by collectors today for its unique character: no two bubble patterns are ever the same.
A romantic and refined work, perfect as a gift for an anniversary, a wedding, or Valentine’s Day, or as a precious keepsake of Venice.
Each sculpture is unique: the shape of the hearts, the pulegoso pattern, and the gondola details vary from piece to piece, a sign of its entirely artisanal craftsmanship.
Details
Object: Murano glass sculpture.
Technique: solid glass worked by hand, hot applications, base in pulegoso glass.
Dimensions: approximately 23 × 9 × 3.5 cm (length × height × depth).
Colors: black, transparent red, crystal.
The work comes with a certificate of originality, attesting to the artisanal Murano glass craftsmanship.
Fast shipping, with careful and secure packaging.
Seller's Story
Hi, I'm the founder of Bottega Isola. I was born and raised on Murano, and glass runs in my family: I grew up around the furnaces, surrounded by a craft my family has carried for generations. I've always been drawn to design and to handmade, one-of-a-kind objects, the kind that make memorable gifts for any occasion. Inspired by many cultures and design styles but rooted in my island's tradition, I create and select pieces that carry the history of Murano glass into today's homes and spaces.
Nothing here is chosen at random. Most designs go through several trials before they're just right, and each one has to bring something to the space it lives in, whether that's purpose, character or atmosphere.
Every piece is handmade on Murano by some of the island's most skilled glass masters, using techniques passed down for centuries. Each one comes with a certificate of authenticity and is carefully hand-packed in professional, glass-safe packaging, so it reaches you safely wherever you are.
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Era
After 2000
Glass type
Murano glass
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass
Title of artwork
Gondola degli Innamorati
Signature
Not signed
Year
2026
Colour
Black, Red
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
23 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
9 cm
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