Formia Murano art glass Birds of Paradise. Up for sale is an exceptional, rare matched pair of authentic vintage Formia Murano art glass Birds of Paradise. Crafted in Venice, Italy, these heavy-gauge glass sculptures feature a rich, vibrant lime-to-emerald green body infused with shimmering gold avventurina flecks, set atop clear sculpted branch bases with black glass beaks. Originally created and displayed as complementary partners, finding both halves of this estate set together is exceptionally rare. Bird 1 (Open Wings / Uplifted Stance): Features wings swept wide in a landing/takeoff pose, complete with the original foil label intact.
Bird 2 (Closed Wings / Sweeping Curve Stance): Features a sleek, arched form with wings tucked tight and an elegant, long sweeping tail. Overall Status: Excellent vintage condition. Details: No chips, cracks, flea bites, or repairs to any of the delicate tail tips, beaks, or wing tips. Both pieces display minor, age-appropriate light surface wear on the bases from gentle display, typical of authentic vintage art glass. Maker: Formia Vetri di Murano.Technique: Cased Art Glass with Gold Avventurina (Goldstone) Inclusions. Colorway: Emerald Green, Clear, Gold, Black. Weight 5.2lbs each, heavy-gauge solid art glass. Height 12" to 12.5".
These pieces will be meticulously double-boxed, heavily bubble-wrapped, and fully insured to guarantee safe arrival.