Overview
A vibrant example of Italian 'sommerso' glasswork, featuring a deep cobalt blue core layered with cranberry pink, all encased in heavy clear crystal.
Preliminary identification
Murano-Style Sommerso Glass Duck Figurine, c. 1960s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
Post-war Venice was a place of incredible artistic reinvention where ancient techniques met the bold, minimalist tastes of the 1960s. This duck is a product of that 'Jet Set' era, when tourists flocking to the lagoons of Italy sought out these jewel-toned…
Maker / Origin
While this piece lacks a paper label, its form and color palette are highly consistent with the work of Murano furnaces like Seguso Vetri d'Arte or Mandruzzato.
Condition & Value
The glass appears remarkably clear with no visible 'sickness' or internal clouding. The delicate beak and feet, which are the most prone to impact damage, appear intact in the photos. Excellent preservation of the surface luster. Condition is excellent and maintains the full market value.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD