Description

Height: 26cm

Width: 20cm

A striking authentic Murano art glass face vase, hand-crafted in Venice and inspired by the bold abstract portrait designs that became synonymous with Murano’s celebrated face vases during the latter half of the twentieth century.

This substantial example features a vibrant mosaic of coloured glass in shades of blue, green, yellow, amber and ruby red, creating a lively confetti-style effect throughout the body.

Applied glass details form a stylised facial portrait, including expressive eyes, sculptural ears, prominent nose and bold lips, giving the piece character from every angle.

The thick cased glass construction and skilled application of decorative elements demonstrate the craftsmanship associated with Murano’s renowned glassmaking tradition.

Combining functionality with sculptural appeal, the vase serves equally well as a decorative art object or as a vessel for floral displays.

Its colourful palette and playful expression make it an eye-catching addition to Mid-Century Modern, contemporary, eclectic and art glass collections.