Venetian Murano Glass Parrots/Cockatoos/Toucan Birds. From the "time capsule home" of a serious art collecting couple, a MCM architect.
& his artist wife, these birds. Were introduced into their home in the early 1960's. Gold flake with delicate Venetian signature white cane work bodies. A pair of sinuous parrot sculptures, bodies of white cane encased in clear glass. With real pure gold leaf on crystal base, worked free hand on a punty in solid glass.With the highly skilled glass working techniques of the glass artists in Murano. This is not a "souvenir grade" set, geared to tourists, rather this pair was made as a true work if art. Something to be treasured & passed down from generation to generation.
These parrots are shaped with an. Eye to the minutest detail of the parrot's anatomy. The generous use of gold flake detailing in the base & the bird's crowns add.The artist also captured the proud. Postures of this beautiful pair.
Original Murano sticker still on one bird. They look at you regally yet they also appear to look at each other lovingly. A great gift for a special anniversary or wedding. These lovely sculptures are extremely elegant and the perfect addition to your luxury shelf, curios or to compliment your rich furniture in any room. You can put it under the light of a lamp, on the table or near a plant.Wherever you locate it, this elegant pair will gift you all their charm! Each bird weighs over 4lb! Vintage, yet free of damage these are perfect not only for who adore glass sculpture or birds. Amazing addition for anyone who loves art.
Treat yourself or someone special to this rare pair! Rest assured your item will arrive safe and sound! The item "2 Vtg Murano Glass Parrots Cockatoo Birds 12 Archemide Seguso Gold Flake Italy" is in sale since Sunday, April 21, 2019. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Italian".
The seller is "plumgirl" and is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, France, Australia.