Overview
A vibrant, hand-stretched decorative glass bowl in the form of a swan, featuring a 'slag' or 'end-of-day' swirl pattern of cerulean blue and golden amber.
Preliminary identification
Mid-Century Murano-Style Hand-Stretched Art Glass Swan
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
By the mid-1960s, the art of hand-stretched glass had moved from the exclusive furnaces of Venice into the heart of the American home. These swans were a staple of the 'Modern' sideboard, designed to catch the light and provide a splash of color in an era of…
Maker / Origin
While often unsigned, these pieces were the work of skilled 'gaffers' who had only seconds to shape the molten glass before it hardened.
Condition & Value
The glass appears to have excellent clarity with no visible 'sickness' or clouding. The beak and tail feathers, which are the most prone to chipping, appear intact in the photo. Minor shelf wear on the base is consistent with age and does not detract from the 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