Sculpture, Gondola - 12 cm - Murano glass - 2026
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Murano glass sculpture titled Gondola, handmade in Italy from black solid glass with a pulegoso crystal base, measuring 12 x 3 x 9 cm, unsigned, dated 2026, in excellent condition, accompanied by a certificate of originality.
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Handcrafted entirely by hand in Murano, this sculpture captures in a few essential lines the timeless elegance of the Venetian gondola.
The gondola, in glossy black solid glass, is hand-shaped into a soft, continuous curve that arches like a crescent. At the prow stands out the characteristic iron, rendered with fine raised ribs that evoke its famous “teeth”; at the stern the line sweeps upward and ends in a refined scroll.
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 gives it a living, tactile look, like lagoon water. The contrast between deep black and the transparency of the crystal enhances the purity of the form.
Pulegoso is one of Murano glass’s historic techniques, famous in the twentieth century and still much loved by collectors today for its unique character: no two bubble patterns are ever the same.
A sober and refined work of art, perfect for elegant décor on a bookshelf, a desk, or a shelf, or as a precious keepsake of Venice.
Each sculpture is unique: the curve of the gondola, the iron details, and the pulegoso pattern vary from piece to piece, a sign of the entirely handmade craftsmanship.
Details
Object: Murano glass sculpture.
Technique: solid glass worked by hand, pulegoso glass base.
Dimensions (approx.): 12 × 3 × 9 cm (length × depth × height).
Colors: black, crystal.
The work is accompanied by a certificate of originality, attesting to traditional 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 TranslateHandcrafted entirely by hand in Murano, this sculpture captures in a few essential lines the timeless elegance of the Venetian gondola.
The gondola, in glossy black solid glass, is hand-shaped into a soft, continuous curve that arches like a crescent. At the prow stands out the characteristic iron, rendered with fine raised ribs that evoke its famous “teeth”; at the stern the line sweeps upward and ends in a refined scroll.
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 gives it a living, tactile look, like lagoon water. The contrast between deep black and the transparency of the crystal enhances the purity of the form.
Pulegoso is one of Murano glass’s historic techniques, famous in the twentieth century and still much loved by collectors today for its unique character: no two bubble patterns are ever the same.
A sober and refined work of art, perfect for elegant décor on a bookshelf, a desk, or a shelf, or as a precious keepsake of Venice.
Each sculpture is unique: the curve of the gondola, the iron details, and the pulegoso pattern vary from piece to piece, a sign of the entirely handmade craftsmanship.
Details
Object: Murano glass sculpture.
Technique: solid glass worked by hand, pulegoso glass base.
Dimensions (approx.): 12 × 3 × 9 cm (length × depth × height).
Colors: black, crystal.
The work is accompanied by a certificate of originality, attesting to traditional 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
Signature
Not signed
Year
2026
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
12 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
9 cm
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