{"product_id":"vintage-italian-murano-attributed-sommerso-art-glass-sculpture-green-amber-c-1960s-70s","title":"Vintage Italian Murano-Attributed Sommerso Art Glass Sculpture – Green \u0026 Amber – c.1960s–70s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking and substantial piece of vintage art glass, this dramatic freeform sculpture combines rich olive green and warm amber tones within a beautifully clear outer casing.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAttributed to Italian Murano production and dating to approximately the 1960s–70s, the piece displays characteristics associated with the sommerso glass tradition, where layers of contrasting coloured glass are encased within clear glass to create remarkable depth and luminosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe glass has been individually worked into a soaring organic form, with two elongated pulled peaks, sweeping clear outer wings and a distinctive circular opening incorporated into the lower body. From every angle, the sculpture presents differently as the green, amber and clear glass overlap and refract the surrounding light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStanding 38.5 cm high and weighing approximately 2.3 kg, this is an impressive piece with considerable physical presence — equally at home in a mid-century interior, contemporary setting or established art-glass collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy – attributed Murano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1960s–70s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century Modern \/ Italian art glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sommerso-style cased glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-worked art glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive green, amber and clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abstract organic \/ freeform sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 38.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.3 kg \/ 5 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e No maker's signature or label identified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The construction, substantial weight, green and amber colour layering, clear casing and freeform hand-worked design are consistent with mid-century Italian\/Murano art glass. However, in the absence of a surviving maker's label, signature or documented provenance, Vintage HQ presents the Murano origin as an attribution rather than a confirmed manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe sculpture presents beautifully, with no obvious major chips, cracks or repairs observed. Minor surface marks, light scratching and small manufacturing irregularities may be present, consistent with its age and hand-worked construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe substantial clear glass base remains stable and shows the characteristic variations of individually worked glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a genuine statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt nearly 40 cm tall and 2.3 kg, its scale gives the sculpture a presence that smaller decorative glass simply doesn't achieve. The dramatic pulled form draws the eye upward, while the combination of deep green, glowing amber and exceptionally clear glass changes continuously with the surrounding light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts sculptural quality means it works beautifully as a standalone object on a sideboard, console or display pedestal, while its distinctive mid-century character makes it particularly appealing to collectors of Italian and European art glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDue to the size and substantial weight of this piece, it will be carefully and securely packaged for transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAustralia-wide shipping is available, with shipping calculated according to destination and appropriate protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal pickup from Vintage HQ, Heidelberg, Victoria is welcome and recommended for this substantial glass sculpture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52899228975333,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/Artglass1.jpg?v=1789712630","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/vintage-italian-murano-attributed-sommerso-art-glass-sculpture-green-amber-c-1960s-70s","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}