Lovers Statue - Chalcedony - Murano Glass
Chalcedony Lovers Statue Total height - 20.75 inches high Base height - 3.75 inches Lovers Height - 17 inches Base Width - 4 inches Signed by glass blower Engraved on bottom of base "DIANE AND BRIAN AUGUST 15 1992 15th ANNIVERSARY" Purchased July 2007
I purchased it on a trip to Venice in July of 2007 in Murano. I am the sole owner other than the Gallery that we purchased it from on the island of Murano. That is also the only place that it has been exhibited. It was made in Murano.
Gallery/Dealer
Yes
Hi Diane,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Murano chalcedony glass commemorative "lovers" statue
made in Murano Italy, circa 2007
the base with indistinct artist's signature, inscribed along the base "DIANE AND BRIAN AUGUST 15 1992 15th ANNIVERSARY"
20 3/4 inches tall
CONDITION: excellent
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano, Italy in 2007
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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We purchased it at the Original Murano Glass - Murano Glass Factory. The owner's name was "Massimo". That is all the information I have.