Argento Murano - Sculpture, Grande Tartaruga Murano - 13 cm - Murano glass

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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The signed Grande Tartaruga Murano by Argento Murano is a Murano glass turtle with a cobalt-blue shell decorated with murrine and silver-plated details, measuring 6 × 13 × 10 cm, in good condition and made in Italy.

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A large and refined work of art and collectible piece celebrating the mastery of Italian craftsmanship, bringing together in a single creation two of our country’s most prestigious and historic artisan traditions:
Murano glassmaking and the art of silversmithing.

The turtle’s body is entirely hand-shaped by Venetian master glassmakers.
The shell stands out for its intense cobalt-blue color, with a deep transparency that captures the light and reflects it in unique ways from every angle.

The shell features authentic murrine in Murano glass—small masterpieces of geometric precision that attest to the complex, centuries-old Murano “cane” glassmaking technique.

Contrasting with the glass’s warm vibrancy, the sculpture’s head and base are finely crafted in polished silver. The metal casting perfectly cradles the glass body, creating a harmonious union between the gleaming solidity of silver and the delicacy of Murano glass.

The images form an integral part of the description.
Safe, professional packaging is guaranteed.

A large and refined work of art and collectible piece celebrating the mastery of Italian craftsmanship, bringing together in a single creation two of our country’s most prestigious and historic artisan traditions:
Murano glassmaking and the art of silversmithing.

The turtle’s body is entirely hand-shaped by Venetian master glassmakers.
The shell stands out for its intense cobalt-blue color, with a deep transparency that captures the light and reflects it in unique ways from every angle.

The shell features authentic murrine in Murano glass—small masterpieces of geometric precision that attest to the complex, centuries-old Murano “cane” glassmaking technique.

Contrasting with the glass’s warm vibrancy, the sculpture’s head and base are finely crafted in polished silver. The metal casting perfectly cradles the glass body, creating a harmonious union between the gleaming solidity of silver and the delicacy of Murano glass.

The images form an integral part of the description.
Safe, professional packaging is guaranteed.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Argento Murano
Glass type
Murano glass
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass, Silverplated
Title of artwork
Grande Tartaruga Murano
Signature
Signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
13 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
10 cm
ItalyVerified
56
Objects sold
90.91%
Private

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