The sculpture is made in Murano Glass by master Vincenzo Nason. It is also signed at bottom. From my research which included all internet possibilities to find a similar sculpture on internet and also posting it on private groups with Murano Glass specialists, I've concluded that no one ever seen this sculpture. That's why I think it is unique made. If we again conclude this sculpture is unique, based on it's theme "Fire used in furnace", my guess it's that Vincenzo Nason done it for himself as a symbol of his family tradition in Murano glass making by himself representing an local historical family.
Dimensions
32 cm H/26 cm/ 12cm; weight: 3 kg
Acquired From:
Other
Hi George, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. The values Mearto assigns are Fair-Market and based on recent auction sales, which are significantly lower than (retail) prices asked by dealers. Because Vincenzo Nason's works are comparatively recent, he has a limited - and currently modestly priced - range of works that have sold at auction...I can find no pieces either with his signature or made in his shop that have sold for more than $750. The inscribed signature on the bottom would suggest this was made by Nason himself and I've valued this at a higher value because of this. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A Vincenzo Nason hand-blown and fired glass sculpture made in Murano, Venice, Italy, mid-late 20th Century Centering a stylized flame in orange glass sprouting from a blue cased-glass vessel with flaring pinched neck and circular foot; etch-signed to the underside of the foot. 32 cm (12-1/2 inches) tall; 26 cm (10-1/4 inches) wide; 12 cm (4-3/4 inches) deep CONDITION: This sculpture appears to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repair or losses. PROVENANCE: Unknown $ 800-1,200* *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, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
