Murano Sculptural Cobalt Art Glass Form, Italy, c. 1960s

Sculptural decorative glass object produced on Murano, Italy, executed in richly saturated cobalt blue glass with clear crystal pulls, formed into a dynamic asymmetrical composition with opposing curled terminals. The piece emphasizes movement and tension, with thick glass masses drawn outward into translucent extensions, revealing controlled internal striation and tonal variation where blue transitions into clear glass. The object was shaped hot, with subtle tool evidence visible at the clear pulled elements. The base is intentionally finished with a circular polished grinding area, indicating deliberate presentation rather than incidental studio finishing. The handling and form language are consistent with mid-20th-century Murano decorative glass, where organic abstraction and expressive shaping were central aesthetic concerns. A period paper label reading “Lavorazione Arte Murano – Made in Italy” remains affixed. Labels of this type were commonly used for mid-century Murano export glass and indicate Murano production without attribution to a specific furnace or designer. The piece is therefore presented as unattributed Murano glass, in accordance with museum and academic cataloguing standards. ⸻ Measurements • Height: 8 5/8 in • Width: 4 1/2 in • Base diameter: 1 1/2 in • Weight: 1.462 lb ⸻ Condition Good vintage condition. • One small, stable crack at the tip of a clear pulled element, visible in macro photography • No repairs, chips, or losses The crack does not affect structural integrity or display. ⸻ Date Mid-20th century, circa 1960s ⸻ Material Murano art glass with cobalt blue and clear elements; polished base. ⸻ Classification Murano Glass · Mid-Century Decorative Art Glass · Organic Modernism