The body of the bird is spectacularly coloured with a rich, sparkling layer of gold suspended sommerso style within the clear glass form. The glass has been expertly tooled and stretched to form the roosters tail feathers, beak and sleek, pointed wings. Applied vibrant red glass forms the roosters comb and wattles, with rich black glass creating the eyes.
This fabulous piece has been beautifully designed with stylish curves and elegant sleek lines forming the wonderfully stylised figure. The classic colour combination is most appealing. This piece looks amazing with light intensifying the rich red details and glistening off the glittering gold body. The elegant bird stands proudly atop a stable, clear glass flower-shaped base. This piece is presented in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.This piece has been very well cared for and presents spectacularly. This impressive piece stands approx 195mms tall and measures 75mms in width.
The original green and gold foil label reading "genuine venetian glass made in Murano Italy" remains in place to the base. While there is some wear to the label, it beautifully authenticates this is a genuine vintage example of Murano glass.This superb piece would make an outstanding addition to any quality vintage Italian Murano art glass collection. An exceptionally beautiful and authentically vintage feature for any retro, modernist, mid century or eclectic styled home. A perfect gift idea for any discerning admirer of fine quality, hand crafted vintage objects of sheer beauty.
International buyers are most welcome. Sorry, no personal cheques accepted. All items are professionally packaged using quality materials. We individually hand select quality vintage, antique, well designed and hand crafted pre-loved items, and proudly offer our finds for sale. We aim to describe and visually represent our items as accurately as possible. The item "AUTHENTIC VINTAGE ITALIAN MURANO ART GLASS ROOSTER BIRD FIGURINE WITH LABEL" is in sale since Friday, May 08, 2015. This item is in the category "Pottery, Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Italian".The seller is "threetreefrogs" and is located in Melbourne, Victoria. This item can be shipped worldwide.