SUPERB! MID CENTURY MODERN MURANO BIRD OF PARADISE SCULPTURE VTG BLOWN GLASS 50S

BEJEWELED ELEGANCE BLOWN GLASS BIRD OF PARADISE SCULPTURE MID CENTURY MURANO MASTERPIECE ! ( Approx. 11 " Tall By 6 " Wide ) “Birds of paradise glisten like seldom glimpsed denizens of an Asiatic harem, who are clad in gold of many hues and dipped in the purple of dawn.”––Thomas Forrest, The Breadtree Fruit, 1784 Here is a masterpiece of glass work done by the Italian masters in Murano! In the mid century period of the twentieth century the Venetian glass masters had another creative renaissance! The idea of abstraction lent itself to modernist works of art! Here, a bird of paradise with a plethora of vibrant accent colors in details looks graceful, proud and absolutely ravishing! This work is a feast for the eyes. The techniques used in this piece include rare submerso foil work. Truly one of the finest Murano sculptures in the world. Excellent Condition! Only the lightest age wear. Perfect for your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch, or Paradise Valley hideaway! The Bird Of Paradise For Your Exquisite Interiors ! _____________________________________________________ All text, images and descriptions Copyright GALLERY 20TH. 2024. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized usage in whole or part, including eCRATER listings, is strictly prohibited. ______________________________________________________