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 squirrel figurine, of solid cased form…

Vintage Murano Glass Squirrel Figurine with Silver Foil Inclusions

A vintage Murano glass squirrel figurine, of solid cased form with silver foil on black inclusions, unmarked, 14.5 cm high

A Murano glass dachshund, the solid red figure with aventurine…

Murano Glass Dachshund Figurine with Aventurine Inclusions

A Murano glass dachshund, the solid red figure with aventurine inclusions, unmarked, 14 cm high, 31 cm wide

A vintage Murano glass cat figurine by Archimedes Seguso, of…

Vintage Murano Glass Cat Figurine by Archimedes Seguso, Aventurine

A vintage Murano glass cat figurine by Archimedes Seguso, of solid form with aventurine inclusions, inscribed signature to base, Archimedes Seguso Murano, 17 cm high

A sommerso glass mammoth figurine, of solid form in yellow and…

A sommerso glass mammoth figurine, of solid form in yellow and cased red colours with applied eyes, unmarked, 14 cm high, 18.5 cm wide

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

An art glass dog figurine, late 20th century possibly Murano,…

An art glass dog figurine, late 20th century possibly Murano, the seated dog in cased glass with pulled millefiori canes throughout. Height 24.5 cm

Ferro & Lazzarini Murano Italian art glass bull with original…

Italian Murano Art Glass Bull with Label, 14cm

Ferro & Lazzarini Murano Italian art glass bull with original label, 14 cm high

A Murano Italian art glass elephant statue with original foil…

Murano Elephant Art Glass Statue with Label, 20th Century

A Murano Italian art glass elephant statue with original foil label, 20th century, 21 cm high

Archimede Seguso Murano glass elephant statue, note these are…

Archimede Seguso Elephant Murano Glass Statue

Archimede Seguso Murano glass elephant statue, note these are usually initialled as on the foot however this one has been obscured by the original red foil label 'Made in Murano Italy', 9.5 cm high

A stylish heavy Murano glass bull, blue with an iridescent…

Blue and Green Murano Glass Bull with Minor Scratches

A stylish heavy Murano glass bull, blue with an iridescent green casing, minor scratches to ears. 36 cm x 21 cm.

A Murano glass stylised bull decanter, sapphire blue with white…

Sapphire Bull Decanter: Murano Glass Art

A Murano glass stylised bull decanter, sapphire blue with white swirls, 19 x 11 x 23 cm.

Dino Rosin 'Torso' Murano glass sculpture, with incised…

Murano Glass Torso Sculpture by Dino Rosin

Dino Rosin 'Torso' Murano glass sculpture, with incised signature 'Dino Rosin' with additional applied seal to base, 33 cm high

A Murano glass horse statue, 20.5 cm high

Murano Glass Horse Statue - 20.5 cm High

A Murano glass horse statue, 20.5 cm high

Murano cat figurine, cased mauve colour with gold inclusion bow…

Mauve Murano Cat Figurine with Gold Inclusion Bow

Murano cat figurine, cased mauve colour with gold inclusion bow and slinky applied facial detail

Murano silver aventurine glass bull figurine width 26 cm.

26cm Murano Silver Aventurine Glass Bull Figurine

Murano silver aventurine glass bull figurine width 26 cm.

A Murano glass horse sculpture by Arnaldo Zanella, 20th century,…

Signed Murano Glass Horse Sculpture by A. Zanella

A Murano glass horse sculpture by Arnaldo Zanella, 20th century, signed to the belly 'A Zanella', 24 cm high

A large Murano glass horse by Signoretto, Pino Signoretto…

Murano Glass Rearing Horse by Signoretto

A large Murano glass horse by Signoretto, Pino Signoretto (1944-2017), the dynamic sculpture of a horse in rearing position, with aqua green tone colouring to the body and clear glass mane, tail, and legs; incised signature to abdomen, height 31.5 cm

A collection of glass ornaments, 20th century, including a…

Glass Ornament Collection: Wedgwood Otter & Murano Dog

A collection of glass ornaments, 20th century, including a Wedgwood otter and a Murano dog by Vincenzo Nason, the dog 20 cm high

Cenedese Murano glass sommerso kangaroo figure, circa 1950s, 22…

Cenedese Murano Sommerso Kangaroo Figure - 1950s

Cenedese Murano glass sommerso kangaroo figure, circa 1950s, 22 cm high

Murano glass prancing horse figurine signed to base, width 23…

Signed Murano Glass Prancing Horse Figurine - 23 cm

Murano glass prancing horse figurine signed to base, width 23 cm x height 23 cm

A Murano glass dog with millefiori Inclusions, height 10 cm

Millefiori Murano Glass Dog, 10cm Height

A Murano glass dog with millefiori Inclusions, height 10 cm

Murano 'Elefante' glass sculpture by E Cammozzo, trumpeting…

Murano Elephant Glass Sculpture by E. Cammozzo

Murano 'Elefante' glass sculpture by E Cammozzo, trumpeting elephant in red, green and gold colourway, with certificate of authenticity, 44 cm high

A large Murano art glass bull, height 31 cm, length 59 cm

Murano Art Glass Bull: 31x59cm

A large Murano art glass bull, height 31 cm, length 59 cm

Murano studio glass horse figure (height 12 cm approx).

Murano Glass Horse Figure - 12cm Height

Murano studio glass horse figure (height 12 cm approx).

Licio Zanetti Murano glass figure group, in the form of a…

Murano Glass Donkey Rider Figure Group

Licio Zanetti Murano glass figure group, in the form of a figure riding a donkey, in clear and smoky glass, signed to base, height 39 cm

A large Murano art glass crystal seal with ball by Lucio…

Lucio Zanetti Murano Art Glass Seal with Ball

A large Murano art glass crystal seal with ball by Lucio Zanetti. Engraved signature to the base height 32 cm.

A vintage Zanetti Murano horse sculpture, by Arnaldo Zanella,…

Zanetti Murano Horse Sculpture by Arnaldo Zanella

A vintage Zanetti Murano horse sculpture, by Arnaldo Zanella, with original label and signature to base. 45 cm x 49 cm.

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

Wonderful Murano glass elephant, depicted seated with trunk…

Murano Glass Elephant with Raised Trunk

Wonderful Murano glass elephant, depicted seated with trunk raised in air, in tones of pink, white and gold fleck glass, height 14 cm

A Murano glass dog figure, with millefiori and aventurine…

Millefiori Aventurine Murano Glass Dog Figure - 10cm

A Murano glass dog figure, with millefiori and aventurine design. Height 10 cm

Murano art glass dog figure, retains original label to base, 16…

Murano Glass Dog Figure with Original Label, 16cm

Murano art glass dog figure, retains original label to base, 16 cm high

Large Murano glass sea horse figure, 36 cm high

36cm Murano Glass Sea Horse Figurine

Large Murano glass sea horse figure, 36 cm high

Two Murano art glass Rhino and elephant. 13.5 x 20 cm and 16 x…

Murano Rhino and Elephant Art Glass Sculptures

Two Murano art glass Rhino and elephant. 13.5 x 20 cm and 16 x 18 cm

Murano art glass bull figure signed de Lusso Francesco, with a…

Francesco de Lusso Murano Glass Bull Figure

Murano art glass bull figure signed de Lusso Francesco, with a vignette of smoke glass to clear glass through the body, on a timber stand. condition excellent to good, almost as new. length 42 cm

A Murano horse bust with coloured foil inclusions

Murano Horse Bust with Foil Inclusions

A Murano horse bust with coloured foil inclusions

A Zanetti for Murano glass horse bust

Zanetti Murano Horse Bust Exchange

A Zanetti for Murano glass horse bust

Murano horse figure in swirling brown, yellow & white tones,…

Swirling Murano Horse Figure

Murano horse figure in swirling brown, yellow & white tones, unsigned. Condition, good, minor wear to the base. Height 27 cm

Attributed to Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889-1974). Horse…

Green and Clear Glass Horse Figurine

Attributed to Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889-1974). Horse figurine green and clear glass, (A/F)

Murano art glass bull figure unmarked, with a vignette of smoke…

Smoke and Clear Glass Bull Figure

Murano art glass bull figure unmarked, with a vignette of smoke glass to clear glass through the body. Condition excellent to good, almost as new. Length 32.5 cm

Murano Archimede Seguso dog figure in the unique black & white…

Black & White Murano Dog by Archimede Seguso

Murano Archimede Seguso dog figure in the unique black & white technique, with original sticker to the base. Height 16 cm

Murano glass bull, 26.5 cm long, 14 cm high approx

Murano Glass Bull: Artful and Majestic Decor Piece

Murano glass bull, 26.5 cm long, 14 cm high approx

A vintage Murano glass ibex figure with gold flake inclusions.…

1933 Murano Glass Ibex with Gold Flake Inclusions

A vintage Murano glass ibex figure with gold flake inclusions. Indistinct signature, dated 1933. Height 34.5 cm

A Murano glass horse sculpture, c.1960 Italy, designer unknown.…

Murano Gold Speckled Rearing Horse Sculpture

A Murano glass horse sculpture, c.1960 Italy, designer unknown. Clear glass with speckled gold decoration, depicting a rearing horse on base. Height 38.8 cm

Murano Glass bull figure approx 14 cm tall

Murano Glass Bull Figurine - 14cm Tall

Murano Glass bull figure approx 14 cm tall

Signed Murano glass horse figure approx 28 cm tall

Murano Glass Horse Figurine - 28cm

Signed Murano glass horse figure approx 28 cm tall

A large and impressive modern Murano glass sculpted mammoth by…

Murano glass sculpted mammoth by Walter Furlan

A large and impressive modern Murano glass sculpted mammoth by Walter Furlan, born 1931 in Chioggia, a small town near Venice. This large clear glass sculpture of stylised rounded form on a rectangular conforming block base, the long upturned tusks…

Egidio Costantini (1912-2007), glass bull, after Pablo Picasso,…

Costantini's Glass Bull after Picasso

Egidio Costantini (1912-2007), glass bull, after Pablo Picasso, c. 1960's, faded inscriptions to base 'E. Costantini P. Picasso Fucina Degli Angeli Venezia'. Height 42 cm, horn to horn 38 cm

Murano dog figures by Archimede Seguso totalling two, in black…

Murano Glass Dog Figures by Seguso

Murano dog figures by Archimede Seguso totalling two, in black and white glass. Length 24 cm