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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Murano glass figure form candle holder. Mario Badioli (b.1940).…

Signed Murano Glass Candle Holder Figure by Badioli

Murano glass figure form candle holder. Mario Badioli (b.1940). Signed to base. Height 32 cm

A signed porthole cameo paperweight by John Deacons, Scotland,…

Signed John Deacons Porthole Cameo Paperweight, Scotland 2006

A signed porthole cameo paperweight by John Deacons, Scotland, 2006, the sky blue double layered porthole paperweight with a suspended latticino globe featuring clematis and pansy flowerheads, signed to pontil with a miniature cane, Jd 2006, with Scotch…

Murano figural glass candelabra, depicting a figure kneeling on…

Murano figural glass candelabra, depicting a figure kneeling on one knee holding a sconce in each hand, in tones of red, black, white and gilt, height 33 cm

A large Murano Venini emerald and amber glass platter, 54 cm…

Murano Venini Emerald & Amber Glass Platter (54cm)

A large Murano Venini emerald and amber glass platter, 54 cm wide

Murano F & M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured…

Multi-Coloured Murano Glass Vase by Ballarin

Murano F & M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured panels. Signed to the base.

Murano 'Eli Vetri D'arte' art glass vase with millefiore…

Murano Millefiore Art Glass Vase, Signed

Murano 'Eli Vetri D'arte' art glass vase with millefiore patterns. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 19 cm

Murano purple vase with clear glass casing, 30 cm height

Clear-Cased Murano Purple Vase - 30cm

Murano purple vase with clear glass casing, 30 cm height

A Murano tricolore vase, in pink, blue and green. Teardrop form…

Murano Tricolore Teardrop Vase - Pink, Blue, Green

A Murano tricolore vase, in pink, blue and green. Teardrop form with accentuated mouth, height 25 cm, width 13 cm

Three Murano glass doves, with opalescent bodies and clear…

Salviati Murano Glass Opalescent Dove Trio

Three Murano glass doves, with opalescent bodies and clear glass beaks, marked 'Made in Italy, Salviati & Co.'. 10 cm high

Murano somerso glass swan. Height of 27 cm.

27cm Somerso Glass Swan from Murano

Murano somerso glass swan. Height of 27 cm.

Murano glass figurine, circa 1950 period Venetian glass…

1950 Venetian Contessa: Cerise Ballgown with Gold Inclusions

Murano glass figurine, circa 1950 period Venetian glass Contessa figure in cerise ballgown with gold inclusions and milk glass body, height 37 cm

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

Venetian Conch Shell Art Glass

Murano Venetian art glass, large bulbous heavy figure of a conch shell yellow lustre on gold fleck base, length 33 cm

A Murano fish paperweight, with a pyramidal type form and…

Murano Fish Pyramidal Paperweight with Internal Decoration

A Murano fish paperweight, with a pyramidal type form and internal fish decoration, height 11 cm, width 9.5 cm

A large Murano centrepiece. Height 15 cm, length 50 cm, width…

Murano Glass Centrepiece: 15x50x20cm

A large Murano centrepiece. Height 15 cm, length 50 cm, width 20 cm

Flavio Poli Murano glass vase in blue and purple, 24 cm high.

Blue and purple Flavio Poli Murano glass vase, 24 cm

Flavio Poli Murano glass vase in blue and purple, 24 cm high.

A Murano uranium glass owl statue, 13 cm high

Murano Uranium Glass Owl Statue - 13cm

A Murano uranium glass owl statue, 13 cm high

A near pair of pink and white latticino Murano glass vases,…

Pink and White Murano Glass Vases, Mid 20th Century

A near pair of pink and white latticino Murano glass vases, early to mid 20th century, 15 cm high

Onesto pair of Murano glass mantel urns in blue and green, 18…

Murano Glass Mantel Urns in Blue and Green

Onesto pair of Murano glass mantel urns in blue and green, 18 cm high

Murano art glass vase with coloured bands, 35 cm high

Colorful Murano Glass Vase - 35cm

Murano art glass vase with coloured bands, 35 cm high

Seletti 'Morpheo modular Candelabra' the colour collection,…

Seletti Morpheo Modular Candelabra & Murano Glass Candle Holders

Seletti 'Morpheo modular Candelabra' the colour collection, pair of Murano glass candle holders in original boxes, 24 cm high

Barovier, & Toso, Murano glass vase, circa 1950's, 10 cm high

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Vase, 1950s, 10cm

Barovier, & Toso, Murano glass vase, circa 1950's, 10 cm high

Mario Pinzoni Bulicanto Murano glass vase for Seguso, circa…

Seguso Murano Glass Vase by Mario Pinzoni Bulicanto (1964)

Mario Pinzoni Bulicanto Murano glass vase for Seguso, circa 1964, 41.5 cm high

A large Murano glass vase with millefiori decoration

Millefiori Murano Glass Vase

A large Murano glass vase with millefiori decoration

Eight Carlo Moretti glass coupes 20th century conical in form…

Carlo Moretti Glass Coupes on Stand

Eight Carlo Moretti glass coupes 20th century conical in form set on stand, height 8 cm, diameter 13.5

Fratelli Toso, small Murrina vase, retains paper decal label,…

Fratelli Toso Murrina Vase with Label - 18 cm

Fratelli Toso, small Murrina vase, retains paper decal label, height 18 cm

Italian Murano triple overlay art glass vase with chartreuse…

Murano Triple Overlay Art Glass Vase - Orlando Brown Collection

Italian Murano triple overlay art glass vase with chartreuse green interior, height 22 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Pair of Murano F & M Ballarin glass vases, of slightly tapered…

Pair of Murano F & M Ballarin glass vases, of slightly tapered form, in tones of blue, red and green, with original labels, height 24 cm and 24.5 cm (2)

A large Murano orange glass vase, 50 cm high

50cm Murano Orange Glass Vase

A large Murano orange glass vase, 50 cm high

A Venini 'Opalino' gold flecked turquoise art glass vase, 1999,…

Gold-flecked Turquoise Venini Art Glass Vase, 1999

A Venini 'Opalino' gold flecked turquoise art glass vase, 1999, with engraved 'Venini 99' and editioned 1030/1999 to base, 30 cm high

Italian Murano sommerso Teardrop vase, blue colours, Italy, c…

Blue Murano Teardrop Vase, Italy 1960s

Italian Murano sommerso Teardrop vase, blue colours, Italy, c 1960s, 25 cm high, 15 cm wide, 8 cm deep

A smaller brighty coloured Murano glass duck, Italian, circa…

Vibrant Murano Glass Duck, Italian 1960s

A smaller brighty coloured Murano glass duck, Italian, circa 1960. 9 cm high, 25 cm long

Murano millefiore art glass vase, height 36 cm, 4.2kgs

Millefiore Murano Glass Vase - 36cm Height, 4.2kgs

Murano millefiore art glass vase, height 36 cm, 4.2kgs

A Murano mid 20th century Multicoloured vase height 20 cm

Mid-century Murano Multicoloured Vase - 20cm Height

A Murano mid 20th century Multicoloured vase height 20 cm

Pair Murano dancing figures in Kelly green encased colourway,…

Green Murano Dancing Figures with Labels (7 words)

Pair Murano dancing figures in Kelly green encased colourway, with original paper labels, 29 cm heights

Murano glass pitcher, combination of latticino and ribboned…

Salviati Murano Glass Pitcher with Zanfrico Decoration

Murano glass pitcher, combination of latticino and ribboned cane multicoloured internal decoration using the zanfrico technique. Attributed to Salviati master glass craftsman

Set of eight Persepolis Murano red wine glasses, by Seguso…

Seguso Gianni Murano Red Wine Glasses Set

Set of eight Persepolis Murano red wine glasses, by Seguso Gianni, initialed to base,19 cm high

A Murano mottled pink glass jug signed, 'Vallien', height 21 cm

Mottled Pink Glass Jug by Vallien

A Murano mottled pink glass jug signed, 'Vallien', height 21 cm

After Barovier & Toso, Italian Wall Sconce, c. 1950, brass and…

Italian Brass and Glass Wall Sconce

After Barovier & Toso, Italian Wall Sconce, c. 1950, brass and textured glass, height 33 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured…

Murano Ballarin Multi-Coloured Glass Vase, Signed

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured panels. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 25 cm

Mutli coloured Italian Murano art glass with millefiori flower,…

Italian Murano Art Glass with Millefiori Flower

Mutli coloured Italian Murano art glass with millefiori flower, height 37 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

A 1960s faceted 'Goccia' Murano glass vase by Alessandro…

A 1960s faceted 'Goccia' Murano glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy. Maker's sticker attached. Height 20.5 cm, width 8 cm, depth 8 cm

A 1960s Murano glass vase by Barovier and Toso, Murano, Venice,…

A 1960s Murano glass vase by Barovier and Toso, Murano, Venice, Italy. Height 17 cm, width 15 cm, depth 11 cm

A Murano glass vase, coffin walled, with red and yellow tones,…

Red and Yellow Murano Glass Vase, 21cm

A Murano glass vase, coffin walled, with red and yellow tones, height 21 cm, diameter 8 cm

Murano large parrot (sticker)

Murano Parrot Sticker - Vibrant and Colorful!

Murano large parrot (sticker)

A large Ozeta Murano glass vase, with a frosted, sandblasted…

Frosted Murano Glass Vase - 34cm Height

A large Ozeta Murano glass vase, with a frosted, sandblasted type surface texture. Manufacturers label to side, height 34 cm, width 11 cm

Luigi Onesto Murano vase, Italy, c 1980s, 24 cm high, 21 cm wide

Luigi Onesto Murano Vase, Italy, 1980s, 24x21cm

Luigi Onesto Murano vase, Italy, c 1980s, 24 cm high, 21 cm wide

A Venetian mirror, the bevelled plate within an engraved glass…

Engraved Venetian Mirror with Leafy Surmount

A Venetian mirror, the bevelled plate within an engraved glass banding, surmounted by engraved leaves. 88 cm high, 55 cm wide

An unusal Murano beaded glass posy of roses and foliage

Murano Glass Rose Posy

An unusal Murano beaded glass posy of roses and foliage

Venetian glass mirror in a rectangular form. 138 cm high

Rectangular Venetian Glass Mirror - 138cm High

Venetian glass mirror in a rectangular form. 138 cm high

A monumental Venetian ruby glass vase with floral enamel…

Venetian Ruby Glass Vase with Enamel Overlay by Antonia Salvadori

A monumental Venetian ruby glass vase with floral enamel overlay, attributed to Antonia Salvadori, 52 cm high

A Venetian tall ruby glass vase with green jewelled and gilt…

Venetian Ruby Glass Vase with Green Jewelled Decoration, 49.5cm

A Venetian tall ruby glass vase with green jewelled and gilt decoration, 49.5 cm high

An Italian Murano glass serving tray with acid etched court…

Murano Glass Serving Tray with Court Scene and Barley Twist

An Italian Murano glass serving tray with acid etched court scene and Barley twist gallery, mid 20th century, 62 cm across the handles

Murano glass sculpture with murrine, Latticinio and silver foil…

Murano Glass Sculpture with Murrine and Silver Foil Decoration

Murano glass sculpture with murrine, Latticinio and silver foil decoration, circa 1960s, original foil label Alt Vetreria Artistica, Murano Italy, 12 cm high, 16 cm wide

Archimede Seguso (attributed) tall Murano glass vase in blue…

Blue and Purple Murano Glass Vase by Seguso, 1960

Archimede Seguso (attributed) tall Murano glass vase in blue and purple, circa 1960, 49 cm high

Murano black glass vase with Oro and murrine inclusions, 24 cm…

Murano Oro Murrine Black Glass Vase (8 words)

Murano black glass vase with Oro and murrine inclusions, 24 cm high

Seguso Pair of Murano glass vases, circa 1960, original labels…

Pair of Seguso Murano Glass Vases, 1960

Seguso Pair of Murano glass vases, circa 1960, original labels 'Seguso Verti D'Arte, Murano, Made In Italy', 19.5 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

Attributed to Alfredo Barbini (born 1912), vase circa 1950,…

Barbini Cased Glass Bullicante Vase, 1950

Attributed to Alfredo Barbini (born 1912), vase circa 1950, cased glass, bullicante 39 cm width

Pair Venetian glass Murano figurines

Murano Glass Figurine Pair

Pair Venetian glass Murano figurines

Alfredo Barbini (Italian, 1912-2007), sommerso pear and apple,…

Barbini's Sommerso Fruit: Pear and Apple

Alfredo Barbini (Italian, 1912-2007), sommerso pear and apple, c. 1950, hand blown clear and orange glass, with gold powder inclusions (2), height 18 cm; 13 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with blue, orange &…

Signed Murano Art Glass Vase with Lightning Bolt Panels

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with blue, orange & red coloured lightning bolt panels. Signed with original sticker. Condition: excellent to good, as new condition. Height 24.5 cm cm

Murano Archimede Seguso frosted glass floral centrepiece with…

Frosted Glass Floral Centrepiece by Seguso

Murano Archimede Seguso frosted glass floral centrepiece with pink flowers on an aqua stemmed clear glass leaf, with original sticker. Condition, good, minor wear to the base. Length 33 cm

Murano glass figural fish vase, gold flecked decorations,…

Gold-Flecked Murano Fish Vase (32cm)

Murano glass figural fish vase, gold flecked decorations, height 32 cm

Attributed to Flavio Poli, a Murano glass tear drop paperweight,…

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Tear Drop Paperweight (28cm)

Attributed to Flavio Poli, a Murano glass tear drop paperweight, height 28 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.

Large pink glass Murano cornucopia, 24 x 33 cm wide. Circa 1960s

Pink Murano Glass Cornucopia, 1960s

Large pink glass Murano cornucopia, 24 x 33 cm wide. Circa 1960s

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue…

Cobalt and Green Bianconi Venini Vase

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue with a fused medial belt of cased green and white, acid etched three lines to base Venini Murano Italy, height 24 cm

A Murano glass fish Angle fish in striking yellow and black.…

Yellow and Black Murano Glass Fish

A Murano glass fish Angle fish in striking yellow and black. Height 32 cm. Oriental

A Murano Venini green stripped glass vase, Gino Cendese…

Green Striped Murano Glass Vase by Gino Cendese

A Murano Venini green stripped glass vase, Gino Cendese scripted signature to base. 13 cm high.

A Murano glass vase with blue sommerso base, 30 cm high

Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase: 30cm Height

A Murano glass vase with blue sommerso base, 30 cm high

A Murano Italian art glass snail statue, 20th century, with…

Murano Art Glass Snail Statue, Made in Italy

A Murano Italian art glass snail statue, 20th century, with label 'Murano, made in Italy', 10 cm high, 15 cm wide

A large Murano glass vase ovoid with trumpet mouth. Millefiori…

Green Murano Glass Vase with Gold Flecked Scalloped Rim

A large Murano glass vase ovoid with trumpet mouth. Millefiori latticino adventurine in predominantly green, the scalloped rim and base with gold flecking, height 34 cm

Fratelli Toso, millefiori Murano glass jug, circa 1920s, 20 cm…

1920s Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murano Glass Jug, 20cm High

Fratelli Toso, millefiori Murano glass jug, circa 1920s, 20 cm high

Seguso, vase, c. 1950, blown opaline and ruby glass, height 18…

Opaline and Ruby Glass Vase by Seguso, 1950

Seguso, vase, c. 1950, blown opaline and ruby glass, height 18 cm.

Antique French venetian domed front marriage panel, approx 53…

French Venetian Marriage Panel, 53x32cm

Antique French venetian domed front marriage panel, approx 53 cm high, 32 cm wide

Large blue Italian Murano twin handled glass vase, height 38 cm.…

Italian Murano Twin Handled Glass Vase from Orlando Brown Collection

Large blue Italian Murano twin handled glass vase, height 38 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Suite of six Venetian cut crystal long stem goblets

Venetian Crystal Long Stem Goblets Set of 6

Suite of six Venetian cut crystal long stem goblets

A blue and white vase by 'Venini' signed and stickered

Signed Venini Blue and White Vase

A blue and white vase by 'Venini' signed and stickered

A large Murano glass vase, of lobed form in tones of red and…

Red and White Murano Glass Vase, 30 cm High

A large Murano glass vase, of lobed form in tones of red and white, 30 cm high

A striped studio glass vase, possibly Murano, with a controlled…

Striped Bubble Vase in Violet Base - 28cm

A striped studio glass vase, possibly Murano, with a controlled bubble sitting in the violet toned base, 28 cm high

A Murano ruby red and gilt Italian art glass vase 1970's 52 cm…

Ruby Red Italian Art Glass Vase, 1970s, 52 cm High

A Murano ruby red and gilt Italian art glass vase 1970's 52 cm high

Murano Campanella millefiore vase in pink, blue, green & white…

Millefiore Murano Campanella Vase in Pink, Blue & Green

Murano Campanella millefiore vase in pink, blue, green & white tones, with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear to the base. Height 13 cm

Murano art glass pair of masquerade figures in light blue with…

Blue and Gold Murano Masquerade Figures

Murano art glass pair of masquerade figures in light blue with gold flecks throughout, circa 1950. Height of tallest 26 cm

Flavio Poli (Italian, 1900-1984), sommerso vase, c. 1956,…

Orange and Yellow Hand Blown Glass Vase by Flavio Poli

Flavio Poli (Italian, 1900-1984), sommerso vase, c. 1956, executed by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, hand blown orange and yellow glass, height 16.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Reference: Cf. For comparison Marc Heiremans, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, p.314

Alessandro Mandruzzato (Italian), sommerso vase, c.1960, hand…

Italian Textured Glass Vase by Mandruzzato

Alessandro Mandruzzato (Italian), sommerso vase, c.1960, hand blown clear, red, yellow and blue textured glass, height 13 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Venetian glass mirrored tray, decorated with etched courting…

Etched Couple Venetian Glass Tray with Gilded Handles

Venetian glass mirrored tray, decorated with etched courting couple and gilded handles with gold flecks though twisted border 33 x 33 cm

Venetian glass mirrored tray, decorated with gilt courting…

Gilded Venetian Glass Mirrored Tray, 38cm Diameter

Venetian glass mirrored tray, decorated with gilt courting couple and gilded handles, diameter 38 cm

Murano designer cylinder vase with windows, modelled by Toni…

Murano Windowed Cylinder Vase by Toni Zucchini

Murano designer cylinder vase with windows, modelled by Toni Zucchini, deep brown designer glass vase

Murano art glass vase, Alfredo Borbini Scavo vase with…

Alfredo Borbini Scavo Murano Art Glass Vase

Murano art glass vase, Alfredo Borbini Scavo vase with signature to base

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue…

Bianconi Venini Cobalt Blue Vase with Green and White Belt

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue with a fused medial belt of cased green and white, height 24 cm

A pair of Murano art glass figures, lady and gentleman in pink…

Murano Pink and Adventurine Glass Couple

A pair of Murano art glass figures, lady and gentleman in pink and adventurine. Height 35 cm (approx)

A Murano latticino glass handkerchief vase clear with pink and…

Pink and Aventurine Latticino Glass Handkerchief Vase

A Murano latticino glass handkerchief vase clear with pink and aventurine canes and lattimo latticino. Foil label on pontil. 15.5 x 17 cm

Venetian glass mirror

Venetian Glass Reflection

Venetian glass mirror

A Murano art glass mirrored tray, with etched courting scene to…

Murano Art Glass Mirrored Tray with Courting Scene

A Murano art glass mirrored tray, with etched courting scene to plateau, and red and clear twist gallery and handles, and brass fittings. Circa 1930. Length 62 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 sommerso glass vase with beak top, 26 cm high

Murano sommerso glass vase with beak top, 26 cm high

A Murano sommerso glass vase with beak top, 26 cm high