Murano Galliano Ferro Blown Art Glass Uranium Mushroom Speckled Heavy Vintage
This exquisite Murano Galliano Ferro Blown Art Glass Uranium Mushroom Speckled Heavy Vintage paperweight is a true gem for collectors and art enthusiasts alike. Crafted in Italy during the late 20th century, this hand-blown glass piece showcases a stunning multicolored design, with a glossy finish that adds to its charm. The paperweight features a mushroom theme and limited edition features, making it a unique and rare piece to add to any collection. The brand Murano is well-known for producing high-quality glass art, and this item is no exception. Its production technique adds to its value, and it would have had a sticker backstamp. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this masterpiece! A little about the glass artist. Beautiful Murano hand blown burnt orange with yellow spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto company, by designer Galliano Ferro. Galliano Ferro opened the "Vetreria Artistica Galliano Ferro, " his own glass factory, in 1955 after leaving Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVeM) which he co-founded in 1932.
Designers at Galliano Ferro include his son Giorgio Ferro, Ezio Rizzetto, Fulvio Bianconi, and Vinicio Vianello. Giorgio Ferro became head of the company in 1972. Since then, Galliano Ferro glassworks has specialized in the production of traditional Muranese chandeliers.
We can safely say that this glassworks has represented and still represents excellence in Murano chandelier production. This is a very rare piece of art glass, especially in this size and condition. It has been well taken care of and well loved. It is a very hard one for me to let go of! This would have normally had 2 stickers on it, but over time, they have been removed.
It has a white core center and polished bottom. The beautiful yellow, amber, and slight orange colors with the green glow when under a black light/uv light are magnificent! It is extremely heavy for what it is. S T U N N I N G! These pieces came in 3 sizes, and I believe this is the largest one. Don't miss your possible once in a lifetime chance at this amazing gem! Please refer to the photos for a better description and for item measurements as they are part of the item details. If you have questions, please message me. Thank you for reading and checking out my item.