Overview
This is a hand-blown art glass sculpture featuring a vibrant ruby-red core encased in thick, clear crystal. Its fluid, organic 'flame' or 'swan-neck' silhouette is a hallmark of Mid-Century Modern design…
Preliminary identification
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Overview
This is a hand-blown art glass sculpture featuring a vibrant ruby-red core encased in thick, clear crystal. Its fluid, organic 'flame' or 'swan-neck' silhouette is a hallmark of Mid-Century Modern design…
Story
Post-war designers in the mid-20th century became obsessed with 'organic modernism,' moving away from rigid, industrial lines toward shapes that mimicked fire, water, and biological growth.
Maker / Origin
While this piece lacks a visible signature, it is deeply rooted in the Murano tradition of Venice, where masters like Seguso and Barbini pioneered 'Sommerso' (submerged) techniques.
Condition & Value
The sculpture appears to be in good vintage condition with a smooth, lustrous finish. The tip of the 'flame' is the most vulnerable area; any small nicks or 'flea bites' there would reduce the value by roughly 20-30%. Unsigned decorative glass of this type is widely collected for its aesthetic appeal.
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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.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375