Murano- Clowns, Roosters, vase, mirrors
25 January 2023
Description

In 1964 I bought several pieces on Murano Island--thus, I am sure they are authentic. I now want to sell them. I have read your Terms and Conditions and still don't understand what I would pay for an appraisal. Please explain the cost of appraisals and then if you buy pieces. [email protected] Thank you, Judy Payne

Dimensions

Two 12 roosters; One 16 inch clown; One 16 inch vase; One 12 inch mirror. In addition I received a broken shipment from Murano Island that includes broken items--but I have all the pieces. They include: Three 8 inch clowns; One, 18 inch mirror.

Provenance

I bought them at the factory/store on Murano Island in 1964 and had them shipped to my home in Iowa, US. As I explained above, some items were broken in transit, and I received replacement shipments from the factory/store.

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Yes
Answered within 27 minutes
By Delia
Jan 25, 13:54 UTC
Fair Market Value
$550 - $875 USD
Suggested Asking Price $950 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Judy,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
I've valued each individually but if you are looking to sell them as a group, they've a value of about $600-900.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A pair of vintage Murano glass roosters
unattributed maker, mid-late 20th Century
each 12 inches tall
CONDITION: small area has been reattached to one rooster
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano in the mid 1960s
$150-250 for the pair*

A vintage Murano glass clown
unattributed maker, mid-late 20th Century
16 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano in the mid 1960s
$75-100*

A vintage Murano cased glass teardrop vase
unattributed maker, mid-late 20th Century
16 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano in the mid 1960s
$200-300*

A vintage Venetian style Murano mirror
unattributed maker, early-mid 20th Century
with etched shaped mirror and corresponding frame with applied stylized foliate decoration
12 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition but lacking rear prop; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano in the mid 1960s
$125-175*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.

Judy payne Jan 26, 02:42 UTC

In response to your question about any signatures, etc. I hope this is the correct place to give my answer so you can proceed. I can see no marks or signatures on the mirror, clown, or Roosters. However, upon more careful inspection, I do see that a piece on one of the Roosters has been pretty carefully reattached. Let me know what to do next. Thanks, Judy Payne

Delia Jan 27, 15:39 UTC

Thanks, Judy, you're all set.

Judy payne Jan 31, 02:53 UTC

The "stand" on the back of the mirror is missing. That may or may not hurt the value, but I assume it should be noted.

Delia Feb 01, 11:47 UTC

Duly noted, Judy, and yes, it does lower the value a bit. This has been updated to reflect both the missing prop stand and lower value.

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