The history of Venetian and Murano glass dates back over 1,000 years. Venice was an important center for glassmaking in the Middle Ages, and by the 13th century, the city had established itself as the leading producer of glass in Europe.

During the Renaissance, the art of Venetian glassmaking reached its peak, with artisans producing some of the most exquisite glassware in the world. One of the most important innovations of this time was the development of cristallo, a type of clear glass that was almost as transparent as crystal. Cristallo was prized for its clarity and brilliance, and it quickly became a symbol of wealth and luxury.

In the 16th century, Venetian glassmakers faced a challenge when the city passed a law requiring all glass furnaces to be moved to the island of Murano. The law was passed in response to the risk of fire, which was high more...

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A vintage Murano glass chicken figurine by Licio Zanetti,…

Vintage Murano Glass Chicken Figurine by Licio Zanetti, 1970s/80s

A vintage Murano glass chicken figurine by Licio Zanetti, 1970s/80s, the heavy gauge hollow form ribbed bird with applied opaque colours, inscribed signature to base, 22.5 cm high, 22 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep

A vintage Murano glass bird, circa 1960, the pale amethyst…

Vintage Murano Glass Bird with Teal and Red Spots

A vintage Murano glass bird, circa 1960, the pale amethyst hollow blown bird with a frieze of irregular teal framed red spots, unmarked but in the manner of Antonio da Ros for Cenedese, 15 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep

A pair of vintage Murano glass duck figurines, 1950s/60s, in a…

Vintage Murano Glass Duck Figurines, 1950s/60s, Mezza Filigrana Decor

A pair of vintage Murano glass duck figurines, 1950s/60s, in a white and aubergine mezza filigrana decor, with aventurine inclusions to the beak and feet, metallic label underside, I & E.D, otherwise unmarked, but in the manner of Dino Martens, Aureliano…

A gold Murano bird, Hand-blown from glass. Depicts a bird…

Golden Murano Bird in Flight: Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture

A gold Murano bird, Hand-blown from glass. Depicts a bird taking flight from water. With internal gold speckle design. Height 31 cm, width 12.5 cm, diameter 13.5 cm

Murano glass clown, ruby swan bowl, and paperweight, (3 items),…

Murano Glass Clown, Ruby Swan Bowl, and Paperweight Set

Murano glass clown, ruby swan bowl, and paperweight, (3 items), the clown 27 cm high

Alfredo Barbini Murano glass duck statue, 10 cm high, 12 cm long

Barbini Murano Glass Duck Statue, 10 cm High, 12 cm Long

Alfredo Barbini Murano glass duck statue, 10 cm high, 12 cm long

Murano figure of a cockerel, jewelled details with inset…

Murano Cockerel Figure with Jewelled Details and Colorful Inlays

Murano figure of a cockerel, jewelled details with inset various colours

A large Baccarat paperweight, with millefiori canes and ten…

A large Baccarat paperweight, with millefiori canes and ten gridels (swan, elephant, deer, monkey, dog, goat, horse, moth, cockerel and pheasant) on latticino ground, 8.5 cm diameter

Murano Efeso glass figure of a bird, in the style of Ercole…

Murano Efeso glass figure of a bird, in the style of Ercole Barovier, depicted with puffed out chest, unsigned, height 9 cm and length 14.5 cm

Antonio Da Ros Murano glass swan bowl, c.1960, in clear, grey…

Antonio Da Ros Murano glass swan bowl, c.1960, in clear, grey and amethyst sommerso glass, unsigned, height 17 cm and width 30 cm

V. Nason Murano glass duck statue, with original label 'V.…

V. Nason Murano glass duck statue, with original label 'V. Nason & C., Murano, Italy', 13 cm high

Antonio Da Ros pair of Murano art glass bird statues, Note:…

Antonio Da Ros pair of Murano art glass bird statues, Note: Both beaks A/F, the larger 11 cm high

Murano glass birds on branch figure depicting 2 birds roosting…

Murano glass birds on branch figure depicting 2 birds roosting on a branch, on footed base, height 16 cm ; width 22 cm

An Archimede Seguso Murano figure of a parrot, amber glass on a…

Amber Glass Parrot on Black Trunk by Seguso - Signed

An Archimede Seguso Murano figure of a parrot, amber glass on a black trunk, signed to base. Height: 28 cm.

A pair of Murano glass swans, in red and amber and with clear…

1960 Murano Glass Swans: Red, Amber, and Clear Beaks

A pair of Murano glass swans, in red and amber and with clear glass beaks, circa 1960. Height: 37, 48 cm. (2)

A Murano art glass cockatoo figure, height 19 cm

Murano Glass Cockatoo Figure - 19cm Height

A Murano art glass cockatoo figure, height 19 cm

A Murano Italian art glass water bird statue, 20th century, 25…

Murano Water Bird Statue, 20th Century

A Murano Italian art glass water bird statue, 20th century, 25 cm high

art glass sculpture of a Bird', Murano art glass abstract…

Murano Bird Sculpture with Internal Black Wing

art glass sculpture of a Bird', Murano art glass abstract figure with black internal wing

Murano glass bird statue and a vase, 20th century (2 items), 21…

Murano Glass Bird Statue and Vase Set

Murano glass bird statue and a vase, 20th century (2 items), 21 cm and 28 cm high

Murano art glass swan dish, pink with gold fleck large swan…

Pink and Gold Venetian Glass Swan Dish

Murano art glass swan dish, pink with gold fleck large swan dish venetian glass

Dino Martens half filigree Murano glass bird bowl for Aureliano…

Filigree Murano Glass Bird Bowl by Dino Martens

Dino Martens half filigree Murano glass bird bowl for Aureliano Toso, (model 6073), circa 1960s, 15 cm high, 21 cm long

Good pair Murano glass cockerel figures each cockerel figure of…

Decorative Murano Glass Cockerel Figures - 30cm Height

Good pair Murano glass cockerel figures each cockerel figure of well decorated glass, height 30 cm approx, each.

A Murano exotic glass bird with gold dust infusion in the base.…

Gold-infused Murano glass bird, mid-20th century

A Murano exotic glass bird with gold dust infusion in the base. Mid 20th century. 44 cm

A pair of Murano Venetian candle sticks, fine cirtrine glass…

Murano Venetian Candle Sticks with Purple Swans

A pair of Murano Venetian candle sticks, fine cirtrine glass with central purple swans (wax stopper, missing to one)

Ilitalia bird paperweight together with a Murano glass vase,…

Italia Bird Paperweight and Murano Glass Vase Set

Ilitalia bird paperweight together with a Murano glass vase, height 18 cm.

A mid-century Elio Raffaeli Murano art glass eight bird…

Elio Raffaeli Murano Art Glass Bird Centerpiece

A mid-century Elio Raffaeli Murano art glass eight bird centerpiece, in two parts, signature to base, diameter 52 cm

A large Murano water bird, c.1950's. Sculptural form. Height 25…

Murano Water Bird Sculpture

A large Murano water bird, c.1950's. Sculptural form. Height 25 cm, width 40 cm, depth 10 cm

Antonio Da Ros (1936-2012) a Murano glass toucan for Gino…

Murano Glass Toucan by Antonio Da Ros

Antonio Da Ros (1936-2012) a Murano glass toucan for Gino Cenedese; circa 1960, the stylised bird of circular form with internal sommerso and fenicio decoration. Height 19 cm

art glass bird figural group, height 38 cm Italian made…

Murano Glass Bird Figural Group, 38cm Height

art glass bird figural group, height 38 cm Italian made possibly Murano glass

Murano large peacock figure, Opulent glass large figure

Opulent Murano Glass Peacock Figure

Murano large peacock figure, Opulent glass large figure

A Murano glass cockatoo, 25 cm high

Murano Glass Cockatoo Sculpture

A Murano glass cockatoo, 25 cm high

An Italian Murano glass bird, the colourful body mounted upon a…

Murano Glass Bird on Wave Base

An Italian Murano glass bird, the colourful body mounted upon a cresting wave form base. Height 26 cm

art glass bird figural group, height 38 cm Italian made…

Italian Murano Glass Bird Figural Group, 38 cm Height

art glass bird figural group, height 38 cm Italian made possibly Murano glass

A large Murano cockatoo, resting on clear teardrop form base.…

Murano Cockatoo on Teardrop Base

A large Murano cockatoo, resting on clear teardrop form base. Exquisite tone and form. Manufacturers label affixed, height 36 cm, depth 13 cm

Venini, bird figure, blown and fused blue glass, signed to base…

Blue Glass Bird Figure by Venini

Venini, bird figure, blown and fused blue glass, signed to base 'Venini Murano Italia', height 17 cm length 33 cm.

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a large proud crowing…

Multicoloured Murano Rooster on Clear Glass Base

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a large proud crowing rooster multicoloured with gold fleck on clear glass base, height 30 cm

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a large proud crowing…

Venetian Rooster: Multicoloured Glass Art

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a large proud crowing rooster multicoloured with gold fleck on clear glass base, height 35 cm

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a duck multicoloured glass…

Multicoloured Murano Duck Figure with Gold Flecks

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a duck multicoloured glass with gold fleck chest and coloured decoration original label, height 30 cm

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of an exotic bird purple…

Exotic Bird Murano Glass Sculpture

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of an exotic bird purple bronze and gold fleck on clear glass branch base with original label, height 30 cm

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a Toucan multicoloured…

Multicoloured Murano Glass Toucan on Branch Base

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a Toucan multicoloured green, purple and gold fleck on clear glass branch base with original label, height 30 cm

Murano Venetian art glass, large heavy figure of a purple…

Purple Parrot Venetian Art Glass Figure

Murano Venetian art glass, large heavy figure of a purple parrot on green and clear glass base with original label, height 40 cm

Murano Glass Duck figure, height 26 cm.

26cm Murano Glass Duck Figure

Murano Glass Duck figure, height 26 cm.

A Murano glass rooster paperweight, C.1950, Italy, handblow…

Murano Rooster Paperweight

A Murano glass rooster paperweight, C.1950, Italy, handblow glass chicken sculpure with red and blue finish, height 25 cm, width 12 cm, condition report: excellent condition

Licio Zanetti 'Toucano' Murano glass bird statue mounted on…

Toucano Murano Glass Bird Statue on Gilded Branch

Licio Zanetti 'Toucano' Murano glass bird statue mounted on gilded bronze branch and glass base, engraved 'Zanetti Licio', with original label 'Made In Murano Italy', 53 cm high

Alfredo Barbini, Papera Murano glass duck statue for Vetri…

Murano Glass Duck Statue by Alfredo Barbini

Alfredo Barbini, Papera Murano glass duck statue for Vetri Artistici Muranesi, circa 1938, 13 cm high

Dino Martens, for Aureliano Toso 'Smergo' Murano glass bird…

Dino Martens Murano Glass Bird Vase

Dino Martens, for Aureliano Toso 'Smergo' Murano glass bird vase, for Aureliano Toso, circa 1959. Ref. Marc Heiremans 'Dino Martens' page 129 and 135. 47.5 cm high

An oversize and impressive Venetian glass chalice vase, ornate…

Venetian Glass Chalice Vase with Boucher's Leda Painting

An oversize and impressive Venetian glass chalice vase, ornate gilt scroll work surrounds a central panel decorated with a hand painted rendition of Boucher's 'Leda E il Cigno' (Leda and the Swan), on cobalt blue ground, conforming round spreading foot…

A Langham glass squirrel and a Murano glass duck the tallest 14…

Glass Wildlife: Squirrel and Duck Pair

A Langham glass squirrel and a Murano glass duck the tallest 14 cm high

Murano glass duck, length 25 cm, height 13.5 cm, inscriptions…

Rand Ve Murano Glass Duck

Murano glass duck, length 25 cm, height 13.5 cm, inscriptions to base, by Rand M. Ve 85 Condtion - good - some general wear apparent

Murano glass cockerel statue, circa 1960, 21 cm high

Murano Glass Cockerel Statue, 1960, 21cm

Murano glass cockerel statue, circa 1960, 21 cm high

Pair of glass birds Italian Murano-Venini, 1970s by Fulvio…

Murano-Venini Glass Bird Mantle Vases by Bianconi (1970s)

Pair of glass birds Italian Murano-Venini, 1970s by Fulvio Bianconi, modelled as mantle vases, 19 x 20 cm, (unmarked)

Murano glass pheasant circa 1970s, Italian in tones of red,…

1970s Italian Murano Glass Pheasant on Spiral Base

Murano glass pheasant circa 1970s, Italian in tones of red, orange & clear glass on a spiral base height 46 cm

Archimede Seguso Murano uranium and orange glass, bird figure,…

Murano Glass Bird Figure by Archimede Seguso

Archimede Seguso Murano uranium and orange glass, bird figure, circa 1950, 37 cm high

Murano Aventurine bird form bowl

Aventurine Bird Bowl from Murano

Murano Aventurine bird form bowl

Flavio Poli (Italian, 1900-1984) bird vase, c. 1955, executed…

Poli's Red and Yellow Bird Vase

Flavio Poli (Italian, 1900-1984) bird vase, c. 1955, executed by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, hand blown red and yellow glass

A large Murano glass swan, mid-century, beautiful curved form,…

Mid-Century Murano Glass Swan in Pink and Black

A large Murano glass swan, mid-century, beautiful curved form, in pink and black with striped decoration, height 30 cm, length 36 cm

Murano type glass abstract figure sinuous swan form figure, on…

Sinuous Swan Glass Figure on Heavy Square Base

Murano type glass abstract figure sinuous swan form figure, on square heavy glass base, height 35 cm, total.

A fine pair of 1960s gold & white Seguso Murano glass Cockatoos,…

1960s Seguso Murano Glass Cockatoos - Gold & White

A fine pair of 1960s gold & white Seguso Murano glass Cockatoos, excellent condition., height 30 cm

Pair of Murano glass birds, in vibrant tones of green, orange…

Vibrant Murano Glass Bird Pair, 41-42 cm

Pair of Murano glass birds, in vibrant tones of green, orange and clear class, length 41 cm, 42 cm (2)

Dino Martens (Italian, 1894-1970), duck sculpture, c. 1950,…

Dino Martens Duck Sculpture

Dino Martens (Italian, 1894-1970), duck sculpture, c. 1950, probably executed by Aureliano Toso, internally decorated and applied glass, retains remnant of decal label, height 27 cm

Cenedese Vetri, swan bowl, c. 1960, blue glass, modelled as a…

Cenedese Vetri Blue Glass Swan Bowl

Cenedese Vetri, swan bowl, c. 1960, blue glass, modelled as a swan, unsigned, height 18 cm, length 31 cm

Murano glass standing bird figure green and amber coloured bird,…

Green and Amber Murano Glass Standing Bird Figure

Murano glass standing bird figure green and amber coloured bird, on clear glass base, height 27 cm

A pair of Murano glass swan figurines. Height 26 cm.

Murano Glass Swan Figurines, 26cm Height

A pair of Murano glass swan figurines. Height 26 cm.

A heavy Italian Murano uranium glass vase, the bell shaped bowl…

Murano Uranium Glass Vase with Rooster Label, 1950s

A heavy Italian Murano uranium glass vase, the bell shaped bowl on solid cylinder shaped base. Rooster label c.1950s, height 23 cm.

Large Murano art glass bird sculpture 41 cm high

Murano Glass Bird Sculpture - 41cm Tall

Large Murano art glass bird sculpture 41 cm high

Murano glass rooster 26 cm high

26cm Murano Glass Rooster

Murano glass rooster 26 cm high

Two Murano glass ducks by Archimede Seguso, Italian, circa 1960,…

Pair of Murano Glass Ducks by Archimede Seguso

Two Murano glass ducks by Archimede Seguso, Italian, circa 1960, original foil label 'Genuine Venetian Glass, Made in Murano Italy, 14 cm high

Pair of Murano glass rooster figurines in red and green tones…

Red and Green Murano Rooster Pair with Aventurine Highlights

Pair of Murano glass rooster figurines in red and green tones with aventurine highlights, height 24 cm

Murano glass pheasant, with tones of red, blue, green, yellow &…

Colorful Murano Glass Pheasant Sculpture

Murano glass pheasant, with tones of red, blue, green, yellow & clear glass, c1960s, height 38.5 cm

Murano glass pheasant, with tones of aubergine &, clear glass,…

Aubergine Murano Glass Pheasant, 1960s

Murano glass pheasant, with tones of aubergine &, clear glass, c1960s, height 36 cm

After Alfredo Barbini, Murano glass sculpture, depicting three…

Blue Love Birds on Gold Tree Sculpture

After Alfredo Barbini, Murano glass sculpture, depicting three blue love birds on a tree infused with gold aventurine, height 35 cm

Murano glass hollow duck signed Lauetti to base,decorated with…

Lauetti Signed Murano Glass Hollow Duck

Murano glass hollow duck signed Lauetti to base,decorated with white and purple stripes, height 25 cm

A Murano sculptural duck, made by Barbini. Green glass, filled…

Barbini Green Glass Duck Sculpture with Aventurine Inclusions

A Murano sculptural duck, made by Barbini. Green glass, filled with controlled bubbles, aventurine inclusions and cased in clear crystal, circa 1940. 14 cm x 30 cm x 13 cm

A Murano glass bird, the body in yellow and red stripes with…

Striped Murano Glass Bird on Stand

A Murano glass bird, the body in yellow and red stripes with teal spots, long beak and frilled wings, on glass stand. Height 29 cm

A Murano glass cockerel, modelled crowing, sapphire blue glass…

Sapphire Crowing Cockerel on Multi-Legged Base

A Murano glass cockerel, modelled crowing, sapphire blue glass with amber comb, beak and wattle, raised on an amber and clear glass multi-legged base. Height 31 cm

A Murano large clear glass sculpture, of a bird alighting upon…

Clear Glass Bird on Broken Wave Sculpture

A Murano large clear glass sculpture, of a bird alighting upon a broken wave. Paper label to base. Height 39 cm

Italian Murano glass aventurine bird figure, height 33 cm

Murano Aventurine Glass Bird Figure - 33cm Height

Italian Murano glass aventurine bird figure, height 33 cm

An impressive large Murano glass swan, the body in a pink…

Striped Pink and Black Murano Glass Swan

An impressive large Murano glass swan, the body in a pink stripe with a black neck. 36 x 30 cm

Murano pheasant, mid century, blue and clear glass

Mid Century Murano Blue Pheasant Glass Sculpture

Murano pheasant, mid century, blue and clear glass

Murano art glass duck figurine, height 15 cm

15 cm Murano Glass Duck Figurine

Murano art glass duck figurine, height 15 cm

A Murano exotic glass bird, clear base, mottled red/orange body…

Adventurine Winged Murano Glass Bird

A Murano exotic glass bird, clear base, mottled red/orange body with adventurine flecked dark toned wings. Height 30.5 cm

A Murano glass exotic tall bird, the clear glass base and body…

Exotic Murano Glass Bird, 35cm Height

A Murano glass exotic tall bird, the clear glass base and body with internal banded coloured sections including silver fleck, blue and black. Height 35 cm

A Franco Moretti Murano glass bird sculpture, two birds perched…

Murano Glass Bird Sculpture with Twisted Branch

A Franco Moretti Murano glass bird sculpture, two birds perched on a twisted branch with original paper label. Height 30 cm

A Murano glass duck, ruby glass sommerso in amber and clear.…

Amber Duck: Murano Glass Sommerso in Ruby

A Murano glass duck, ruby glass sommerso in amber and clear. Height 22.5 cm

Murano glass Licio Zanetti bird c1985, glass body on gilt iron…

Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Bird Sculpture on Gilt Legs

Murano glass Licio Zanetti bird c1985, glass body on gilt iron legs, etched signature on underside of body, 60 cm high

Murano glass aventurine bird figurine, height 13 cm

Aventurine Murano Glass Bird Figurine - 13cm Height

Murano glass aventurine bird figurine, height 13 cm

Glass cockerels. Pair of Murano, with gold dusted bases, height…

Murano Glass Cockerels with Gold Bases

Glass cockerels. Pair of Murano, with gold dusted bases, height 43 cm

Murano glass bird on branch, height 22 cm approx

Murano Glass Bird on Branch Sculpture

Murano glass bird on branch, height 22 cm approx

A Murano glass bird in the style of Antonio Da Ros, Italy, c…

Murano Glass Bird by Antonio Da Ros (1950s)

A Murano glass bird in the style of Antonio Da Ros, Italy, c 1950s, 20 cm high, 40 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Two similar Ars Cenedese Murano glass duck figures, each clear…

Pair of Ars Cenedese Murano Glass Ducks

Two similar Ars Cenedese Murano glass duck figures, each clear glass duck with marble taupe inclusions, one duck bearing the label 'Murano Cenedese Vetri', each etched 'Ars Cenedese Murano to Foot' 24 cm & 36.5 cm high respectively

A Murano glass sculpture depicting three small birds on a…

Murano Glass Bird Sculpture on Branch

A Murano glass sculpture depicting three small birds on a branch, Italian, 20th century, 30 cm high

Murano glass love birds sculpture, 27 cm high approx.

Murano Love Birds Sculpture

Murano glass love birds sculpture, 27 cm high approx.

A Murano glass pheasant, circa 1950s. The red glass pheasant on…

1950s Murano Glass Pheasant Sculpture

A Murano glass pheasant, circa 1950s. The red glass pheasant on a perch, with a controlled bubble decor to the body, the comb, tail feathers and foliage with gold dust inclusions, raised upon a clear glass circular base; remnant foil label 'Made in Italy'…

A Murano opalescent peacock figure length 48 cm

Opalescent Murano Peacock Figure - 48cm

A Murano opalescent peacock figure length 48 cm

A Murano glass bird statue signed 'ZANETTI', late 20th century.…

Zanetti Murano Glass Bird Statue, Late 20th Century

A Murano glass bird statue signed 'ZANETTI', late 20th century. 33 cm long