Arnaldo Zanella Glass Sculpture
The piece was done somewhere around 1985-86. Piece signed (etched signature) by Zanella. Can send pictures if requested also has original Murano sticker on base. Base to tip of branch 31.5” long. Height is 19” to highest point of branch. Description: Blown glass tree branch with gold leaf blown into the glass. Branch holds 7 multi colored blown glass tropical birds of different types all of the same approximate size. Approximate weight of entire piece including birds is about 35-45 lbs roughly.
No previous shows or exhibitions. Piece was purchased while visiting the Murano Factory in Venice while on vacation in summer of 1986.
Inherited
Yes
Good morning, John,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
There have been a few recent sales of Zanella's birds on a branch sculpture lately; I've put the links to the sales below so you can see what the current fair-market value these are getting at auction (it's worth noting also what the items were estimated at as in some cases, the result is a little different).
(did not sell) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/arnoldo-zanella-murano-birds-on-branch-sculpture-ad04e77a7e
($600) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/arnoldo-zanella-murano-birds-on-branch-sculpture-0d148c0ab6
($200) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/signed-arnaldo-zanella-italian-murano-art-glass-1-76f46fbb01
($2,210 converted at the exchange rate the date of the sale) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/artist-arnaldo-zanella-title-a-figure-of-0dmtdr4bay
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, you have a:
Arnaldo Zanella for Murano Glass Sculpture, circa 1985-1986
"Birds on a Branch"
signed, also retaining original Murano factory sticker
19 inches high, 31 1/2 inches long
$600-800 (represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary).
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