Murano bowl?

May 2, 2023
11
26
Hello. I found this beautiful centerpiece bowl at a thrift store yesterday and I am wondering if it is a Murano. I understand that some Murano pieces are not signed. The gold leaf design is raised. Any opinions? :-)
 

Attachments

  • PXL_20230502_162111755.jpg
    PXL_20230502_162111755.jpg
    1.6 MB · Views: 66
  • PXL_20230502_002406057.jpg
    PXL_20230502_002406057.jpg
    597.6 KB · Views: 50
  • PXL_20230502_002611137.jpg
    PXL_20230502_002611137.jpg
    187.9 KB · Views: 46
  • PXL_20230502_162132111.jpg
    PXL_20230502_162132111.jpg
    1.2 MB · Views: 54
Upvote 15
Welcome to Tnet.

Very nice 'handkerchief' bowl. It might well be Murano, but without a mark, a label, or a presentation box you'll never know unless you can find a match for the design by Googling. Even then, you'll need to weed out the eBay sellers claiming 'Murano' without anything to support the claim.

I was actually in Murano a few weeks ago. You're quire right that many pieces are not signed, and especially not where the signature might show through and 'spoil' the artistry of the piece. Often they just have a label, which many folks peel off, and/or have the artist/workshop details on the box or on a card or 'certificate' within the box. There are numerous other possibilities though.
 

Welcome to Tnet.

Very nice 'handkerchief' bowl. It might well be Murano, but without a mark, a label, or a presentation box you'll never know unless you can find a match for the design by Googling. Even then, you'll need to weed out the eBay sellers claiming 'Murano' without anything to support the claim.

I was actually in Murano a few weeks ago. You're quire right that many pieces are not signed, and especially not where the signature might show through and 'spoil' the artistry of the piece. Often they just have a label, which many folks peel off, and/or have the artist/workshop details on the box or on a card or 'certificate' within the box. There are numerous other possibilities though.
Thank you for your response!
 

Hello. I found this beautiful centerpiece bowl at a thrift store yesterday and I am wondering if it is a Murano. I understand that some Murano pieces are not signed. The gold leaf design is raised. Any opinions? :-)
Nice!!! Congrats!!!
 

It's a wonderful piece of art glass. To me it doesn't look like a Chinese knock-off, but as RC mentioned you might find a comparable piece on line that's identified as a true Murano glass.
 

It's a wonderful piece of art glass. To me it doesn't look like a Chinese knock-off, but as RC mentioned you might find a comparable piece on line that's identified as a true Murano glass.
I found one just like it on eBay that had the sticker, it's just a different shape than mine.🙂
 

Attachments

  • Screenshot_20230504-144838.png
    Screenshot_20230504-144838.png
    432.5 KB · Views: 10
You got a beautiful bowl. As an investment, I’ve no idea. At thrift shop prices, you should be happy either way.
 

Top Member Reactions

Users who are viewing this thread

Back
Top