Murano Glass Fruit Sculpture (Pear)
Decorative Art Glass Sculpture • Attributed to Murano glassmaker, likely Venetian school, mid-century production
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass
Medium & Technique
Blown glass with embedded gold aventurine flakes (avventurina) and swirled optic mold effects
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated height 4 to 6 inches, three-dimensional decorative tabletop sculpture
Subject Description
A stylized blown glass pear or fruit sculpture featuring internal suspended gold aventurine particulate within clear glass, showing ribbed swirling optic mold lines
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair
Estimated Market Value
20 to 50 USD
Auction Estimate
10 to 30 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired as a souvenir or through decorative art import shops, mid-century domestic collection
Art Historical Significance
Representative example of mass-market and artisan Murano-style tourist and export art glass popular during the mid-20th century, highlighting traditional Venetian glass techniques such as aventurine inclusions
Notable Features
Sparkling gold aventurine speckling suspended inside the clear blown glass matrix, characteristic swirling ribbed texture
Condition Issues
Stem broken off top as noted by the owner, resulting in a loss and sharp edge at the apex
Conservation Recommendations
Professional glass grinding and polishing of the broken top to create a smooth, rounded finish, or gentle display away from high-traffic areas; no aggressive adhesive repairs recommended due to low market value
Collector Notes
Stem broken off top