Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
A striking hand-blown art glass rooster figurine featuring a bold black-and-white 'zebra' swirled pattern on its plump body. The piece is accented with vibrant, translucent cherry-red glass for the comb, beak, wattle, and eyes, creating a dramatic visual contrast.
Story
Mid-century Venetian glassmakers revolutionized home decor by turning farmyard animals into high-fashion art. This striking bird uses graphic black-and-white lines to bring a bold, modern energy to a classic rustic symbol.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, this piece strongly reflects the mid-to-late 20th-century Murano glassmaking tradition of Venice, Italy, where masters like Archimede Seguso and Elio Raffaeli popularized stylized glass fauna. Similar high-quality pieces were also produced in Japan (such as by Tajima Glass) and China during the late 20th century to satisfy the global demand for Italian-style art glass.
Condition & Value
The figurine appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or flea bites to the delicate red comb or beak. The base likely shows minor shelf wear consistent with age, which is normal and does not hurt the value.
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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.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.