Vintage Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Bullicante Blue Pheasant with Real Gold Tail

Murano gold aventurine and cobalt blue bird sculpture. The product is a vintage Murano hand-blown art glass figurine of a blue pheasant. Made in Venice, Italy, this decorative piece reflects the mid-century modern style with its colorful and glossy finish. Handmade and featuring a unique production technique of hand-blown glass, this original piece showcases intricate details and artistic flair characteristic of Murano glassmaking. Standing at 7.25 inches tall, this vintage figurine adds a touch of elegance and charm to any home decor setting.

This vintage Murano art glass pheasant figurine features a vibrant, bulbous cobalt blue body with controlled interior bubbles. Technique and an elegant, sweeping tail adorned with real gold flecks. It is supported by a clear, ribbed pedestal base, a classic hallmark of mid-century Venetian design.

This beautiful bird was dropped at some point in its life and I took it to a glass restorer to round off its beak. There is also a slight crack in the right wattle but the wattle is intact. This is an unsigned piece. An exquisite, centuries-old Venetian glassmaking technique characterized by.

Suspended inside translucent hand-blown glass. Invented on the island of Murano by chance ("all'avventura") during the early 17th century, this difficult method infuses copper, metal shavings, or 24k gold leaf into molten glass to mimic the glittering appearance of natural quartz mineral. Highly prized by collectors, gold aventurine is prominently featured in mid-century and vintage Italian art glass.

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