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Adriano Dalla Valentina Round Spear with a spear of colors within the glass, it sits on a black base both together weighing around 20-25 lbs. Beautiful blue and gold colors along with a white ring that surrounds it radiate different shades when the light hits it from behind. On the contract it says: Ricevere La Merce Prima Dell 8' Maggio
20-25 lbs, 16 inches top to bottom of base, 11 inches right to left of the spear.
I purchased this piece in Murano Italy, on the island of Murano. it is signed by the artist Adriano Dalla Valentina when first purchased.
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Hi Ed,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
If you purchased this from the artist's studio in Murano, you will have paid a full retail (primary) price; the values Mearto provides are fair-market, and based on auction (secondary) auction value. I suspect you may be disappointed with the valuation but this is a realistic idea of what this piece is likely to bring if offered at public auction.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Adriano Dalla Valentina (Italian, b. 1945)
"Cristallo Black Web"
The flattened orb encasing a vibrant blue and white "eye", on a stand. Signed. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticty by
16 inches overall height; diameter of sphere 11 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in excellent condition
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano, new
$4,000-6,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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