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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Cenedese Murano 'Aquarium' glass fruit bowl, by Alfredo Barbini,…

Cenedese Murano 'Aquarium' Glass Fruit Bowl by Alfredo Barbini

Cenedese Murano 'Aquarium' glass fruit bowl, by Alfredo Barbini, with original foil label 'Genuine Venetian glass, made in Murano, Italy', 14 cm high, 43 cm wide

Romano Dona b.1956 Italy, an exceptional example of the popular…

Romano Dona b.1956 Italy, an exceptional example of the popular Murano aquarium fish vase, from the Maestro, Romano Dona, in the 1990's. Signed to the base. 24 cm

Murano Art glass aquarium, attributed to Cenesede, a well…

Murano Art glass aquarium, attributed to Cenesede, a well modelled intricate fish tank with original paper label

Murano glass aquarium fishblock with single fish, 10 cm high,…

Murano glass aquarium fishblock with single fish, 10 cm high, 13 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep

Diego Constantini Murano circular glass aquarium paperweight…

Diego Constantini Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight

Diego Constantini Murano circular glass aquarium paperweight ornament, 7 cm high

Cenedese pair of Murano aquarium glass bookends, attributed to…

Murano Aquarium Glass Bookends by Alfredo Barbini

Cenedese pair of Murano aquarium glass bookends, attributed to Alfredo Barbini, 11 cm high, 13 cm wide

Cenedese Murano glass aquarium fish block with single fish, 10…

Single Fish Murano Glass Aquarium Block - 10cm x 13cm

Cenedese Murano glass aquarium fish block with single fish, 10 cm high, 13 cm wide

Cenedese Murano aquarium fish block by Alfredo Barbini, 11 cm…

Cenedese Murano Aquarium Fish Block by Barbini

Cenedese Murano aquarium fish block by Alfredo Barbini, 11 cm high, 14.5 cm wide

Salviati impressive Murano glass aquarium fish block with five…

Gaspari's Murano Glass Aquarium with Five Fish

Salviati impressive Murano glass aquarium fish block with five fish, by Luciano Gaspari, engraved 'L. Gaspari, Salviati', with original Salviati foil and 'Made in Italy' Murano glass foil, 17 cm high, 37.5 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Cenedese rare Murano aquarium glass obelisk by Alfredo Barbini,…

Rare Murano Glass Obelisk by Alfredo Barbini

Cenedese rare Murano aquarium glass obelisk by Alfredo Barbini, 50.5 cm high

Cenedese Murano aquarium glass vase, by Alfredo Barbini, 24 cm…

Barbini's Murano Aquarium Vase - 24cm

Cenedese Murano aquarium glass vase, by Alfredo Barbini, 24 cm high

Cenedese impressive Murano glass aquarium fish block adorned…

Barbini's Murano Glass Aquarium Fish Block with Seahorse

Cenedese impressive Murano glass aquarium fish block adorned with seahorse, jellyfish and six fish, by Alredo Barbini, 18 cm high x 26 cm wide x 8 cm deep

Murano aquarium vase, transparent and blue blown-glass of…

Murano Fish Aquarium Vase

Murano aquarium vase, transparent and blue blown-glass of cylindrical form, internally decorated with orange and yellow fish, height 22 cm, diameter 9.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Cenedese aquarium Murano glass fish block with four fish, by…

Murano Glass Fish Block with Four Fish

Cenedese aquarium Murano glass fish block with four fish, by Alfredo Barbini, circa 1960, 15 cm high, 26 cm wide, 6 cm deep

Cenedese Murano glass aquarium fish block with two fish, by…

Barbini's Murano Glass Aquarium with Two Fish

Cenedese Murano glass aquarium fish block with two fish, by Alfredo Barbini, circa 1960, 19 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 6 cm deep

Cenedese 'Aquarium' Murano glass fish block by Alfredo Barbini,…

Aquarium Murano Glass Fish Block by Alfredo Barbini, 1960

Cenedese 'Aquarium' Murano glass fish block by Alfredo Barbini, circa 1960, an impressive 24 cm high, 32 cm wide, 7 cm deep

A large & rare Murano aquarium 'Fish Block' in the hard to find…

Rare Murano Half Round Fish Block Aquarium

A large & rare Murano aquarium 'Fish Block' in the hard to find half round style and featuring fish and a rare jellyfish. Cm

Cenedese Murano aquarium glass fish block lamp base by Alfredo…

Cenedese Murano Fish Lamp Base by Barbini (1960)

Cenedese Murano aquarium glass fish block lamp base by Alfredo Barbini, circa 1960, 23 cm high overall

Cenedese Murano aquarium glass fish block by Alfredo Barbini,…

Barbini's Murano Glass Fish Aquarium

Cenedese Murano aquarium glass fish block by Alfredo Barbini, circa 1960, an impressive piece with four fish, 21 cm high, 31 cm wide, 7 cm deep

Cenedese impressive Murano glass aquarium fish block with…

Barbini Murano Glass Aquarium Block

Cenedese impressive Murano glass aquarium fish block with octopus, starfish, seahorse and two large fish by Alfredo Barbini, circa 1960, original foil label, 20 cm high, 25 cm wide, 7 cm deep

In the manner of Alfredo Barbini Murano art glass aquarium;…

Murano Glass Aquarium with Polychrome Fish

In the manner of Alfredo Barbini Murano art glass aquarium; three dimensional water scene created from three colorless glass panels with polychrome fish and grasses. Italy; c 1950s; 17 cm high, 22.5 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep.

Barbini for Cenedese 'Aquarium' Murano glass bowl with fish…

Barbini Cenedese Murano Glass Bowl with Fish Inclusion

Barbini for Cenedese 'Aquarium' Murano glass bowl with fish inclusion, circa 1960, 6 cm high, 20 cm wide

Cenedese, aquarium, Murano glass three fish block including…

Barbini Murano Glass Aquarium with Three Fish and Starfish

Cenedese, aquarium, Murano glass three fish block including rare starfish, by Barbini, circa 1955, 17 cm high, 21 cm wide, 5 cm deep

A Murano aquarium by Cenedese, with tropical fish and coral.…

Cenedese Murano Aquarium with Tropical Fish and Coral

A Murano aquarium by Cenedese, with tropical fish and coral. Height 11.5 cm, width 14 cm, depth 4 cm

Murano glass Cedenese aquarium block width 26 cm x depth 5 cm x…

Cedenese Murano Glass Aquarium Block - 26x5x20 cm

Murano glass Cedenese aquarium block width 26 cm x depth 5 cm x height 20 cm

A Murano aquarium by Cenedese, with two tropical fish and coral,…

Cenedese Murano Aquarium with Tropical Fish and Coral

A Murano aquarium by Cenedese, with two tropical fish and coral, height 13 cm, width 18 cm, depth 4.5 cm

Barbini for Cenedese Murano Aquarium glass vase with four fish,…

Barbini Cenedese Murano Aquarium Vase with Fish

Barbini for Cenedese Murano Aquarium glass vase with four fish, circa 1955, 31.5 cm high

Barbini, for Cenedese, Murano Aquarium glass fish block, circa…

Cenedese Murano Barbini Aquarium Glass Fish Block

Barbini, for Cenedese, Murano Aquarium glass fish block, circa 1960, 10.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, 3 cm deep

Barbini, for Cenedese, Murano Aquarium glass fish block, circa…

Murano Aquarium Glass Fish Block by Barbini, 1960

Barbini, for Cenedese, Murano Aquarium glass fish block, circa 1960, 23 cm high, 30 cm wide, 6 cm deep

A fine blue and multi-coloured aquarium glass vase by Romano…

Murano Glass Vase by Romano Dona

A fine blue and multi-coloured aquarium glass vase by Romano Dona, Murano, Italy, circa 1980 36 cm high

A Murano paperweight and aquarium, aquarium, height 10 cm,…

Murano Glass Paperweight and Aquarium

A Murano paperweight and aquarium, aquarium, height 10 cm, width 14 cm, depth 7.5 cm, paperweight, height 9.5 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 4 cm

Cenedese Murano art glass aquarium block. Mounted on a light…

Murano Glass Aquarium Block on Light Stand

Cenedese Murano art glass aquarium block. Mounted on a light stand, depicting tropical fish & seeweed. Bears label, 'Pairemiata Glass Murano', to side. Glass 20 x 15 x 5 cm. Maple base, height 10 cm, width 30 cm, depth 20 cm, Estate late Lily Mathieson.

Murano glass, squid aquarium, height 24 cm, width 25 cm, depth…

Murano Glass Squid Aquarium Sculpture

Murano glass, squid aquarium, height 24 cm, width 25 cm, depth 10 cm

Mid century Cenedese Barbini Murano glass aquarium, height 18…

Cenedese Barbini Murano Glass Aquarium - Mid Century Masterpiece

Mid century Cenedese Barbini Murano glass aquarium, height 18 cm, width 23 cm

Riccardo Licata fish aquarium for Cendese, glass with multiple…

Colourful Glass Fish Aquarium by Riccardo Licata

Riccardo Licata fish aquarium for Cendese, glass with multiple colours, Italy, c 1950s, 15 cm high, 13w

Alfredo Barbini Murano aquarium bowl with fish motif, coloured…

Barbini Murano Fish Bowl

Alfredo Barbini Murano aquarium bowl with fish motif, coloured glass, Italy, c1960s, 7 cm high, 23 cm deep

A Cenedese Murano glass aquarium block and light stand,…

Murano Glass Aquarium Block with Stand

A Cenedese Murano glass aquarium block and light stand, depicting various fish, jellyfish and seaweed, 23 x 8 x 29 cm with stand

A pair of Cenedese Murano glass aquarium bookends, Italian,…

Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Bookends, 1960 Italian Design

A pair of Cenedese Murano glass aquarium bookends, Italian, circa 1960, 17 cm high, 14 cm wide

A Cenedese glass aquarium designed by Alfredo Barbini, Italian,…

Barbini's Cenedese Glass Aquarium, 1948

A Cenedese glass aquarium designed by Alfredo Barbini, Italian, circa 1948. 13 cm high

A Murano Cenedese glass aquarium, Italian, 20th century,…

Murano Glass Aquarium Pair

A Murano Cenedese glass aquarium, Italian, 20th century, together with a circular Murano glass aquarium, the Cenedese 12.5 cm high, 17 cm wide

A Cenedese aquarium glass model, Italian c1960.11.5 x 13 cm

Cenedese Italian Glass Aquarium Model, 1960s

A Cenedese aquarium glass model, Italian c1960.11.5 x 13 cm

Three Murano glass aquarium by Cenedese, second half of the…

Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Trio

Three Murano glass aquarium by Cenedese, second half of the 20th century, the larger with two fish swimming amongst weed, the smaller each having a single fish amongst weed, (3), largest 19 cm high, 22.5 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep

Two Murano aquariums designed by Cenedese one designed with two…

Cenedese Murano Aquariums: Exotic Fish Designs

Two Murano aquariums designed by Cenedese one designed with two exotic fish and a star fish, the other with a single exotic fish 17 x 21 cm; 16 x 12 cm