Item Report
Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture
By: Unknown (typical of Murano studio glass, not signed)
Style: Mid-Century Modern Art Glass
Origin: Italy
Materials: Hand-blown art glass (clear and blue)
Age: Circa 1960s–1980s
Condition: Very Good (no obvious chips, cracks, or repairs visible in provided image; minor shelf wear may be present)
Value: $40–$120 USD (auction estimate)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker's mark, signature, or label in the image.
Date: 2025-06-15 23:19:13.694676
Description:
This is a hand-blown glass dolphin figurine in the mid-century Murano style. The sculpture features a dynamic, flowing form with a combination of clear and deep blue glass, typical of Murano glass artistry from Italy. The sculpted wave and smooth, fluid lines are characteristic of Italian art glass decorative objects made for collectors or as accent pieces in modern interiors.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A decorative art glass dolphin likely produced in Italy in the mid- to late 20th century. Stylish and collectible as a piece of Murano-style glass, but not notably rare unless bearing a signature or provenance of a major studio or artist.
Individual Images:
- Only one image provided. The photograph shows strong blue and clear glass coloration with well-formed glass fins and tail. There is no visible signature or Murano sticker
- but the quality of execution is consistent with Murano tourist and decorative glass of the 20th century.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation shown in the image.
Condition:
Very Good (no obvious chips, cracks, or repairs visible in provided image; minor shelf wear may be present)
Identification Score: 90%
The sculptural form, coloration, and glass-working technique are highly characteristic of Murano decorative glass from the mid-century modern period. The lack of a visible signature is common for many such pieces but does make exact attribution more challenging.
Authenticity Score: 85%
Based on the glass quality, style, and form, this appears to be a genuine hand-blown vintage Murano-style dolphin sculpture, probably from a Venetian studio. Absence of a label, etched signature, or documentation makes it difficult to attribute to a specific workshop, but the technique matches authentic works from that era.
Image Memory Note
Colorful blue-and-clear Murano-style art glass dolphin; fluid, hand-blown form; displays typically Italian glass artistry from mid-20th century.
Keywords
Murano, art glass, dolphin sculpture, Italian glass, mid-century modern, collectible, hand-blown, Italy
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