Mid Century Hand Blown Murano Glass Millefiori Sommerso Clown Sculpture or Dish

$ 42.24

Features: 3D Effect, Carvings, Decorative, Engraved, Hand-Molded, Hand Painted, High Gloss, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Translucent Type: Sculpture Product Line: Mid Century Clown Material: Glass Time Period Manufactured: Mid-Century Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969) Handmade: Yes Theme: Clown, Italian Color: Multicolor Vintage: Yes Item Height: 11 inches Year Manufactured: 1960 Production Style: Art Glass Item Width: 8" Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy Style: Retro Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original Brand: Murano Item Weight: 1 lbs Origin: Venice Production Technique: Millefiori Pattern: Hand Blown Subject: Clown

Description

Mid-20th century vintage Murano Hand blown art glass clown figurine from Italy. This carefully constructed hand blown figurine features a clown in a black cape, black shoes and hat with an elongated Millefiori Sommerso-style center. Eyes, hat, hair and facial features are hand made applied glass. This figure is free standing and can be displayed as a sculpture. Conversely, the clown be placed horizontally and used as a candy or trinket dish. The nature of hand-blown glass production technique ensures that each piece is one-of-a-kind. Figure measures approximately Height: 11" (when upright)Length: 11" (when flat) 8" Wide (at widest point) Item Depth: 4.5" (to top of feet)Bowl Depth: 2.5". Weighs approximately 1 lbs. History Major Vintage provides a reliable, honest, and transparent experience for our buyers. Please note, sourcing and selling on eBay is our passion. We’re here to preserve, protect, admire, and share treasures from the past. We've endeavored to describe all items to the best of our knowledge. We're collectors, buyers and sellers who ship fast at a low cost to our customers. We're experienced glass and porcelain shippers. Most items are cleaned before being photographed and listed. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any comments or questions. To err is human. That's why we welcome concerns or corrections.