Murano Art Glass Fish Aquarium Glass Block Description and Item Information Up for sale is this fabulous, vintage Italian art glass fish aquarium glass block sculpture. Please excuse the glare in the photos. This piece contains a glass fish inclusion which is “swimming” among seaweed or kelp. There are bubble inclusions also. The block has a smooth, yet irregular, shape which implies the movement of water. This piece is approximately 5 1/2 inches tall, 5 1/16 inches long, and 2 9/16 inches wide. Unpacked, it weighs 4 pounds 8.6 ounces. This would be a fine addition to a collection of vintage Venetian art glass, or it would look superb in a retro, mid-century modern decor. Identification This vintage Salviati Italian art glass sculpture retains its original foil label beneath, as shown. Condition This piece looks great overall, with no cracks or chips. The piece has light wear overall. The flat base has some scratches, and the Salviati label is worn. Minor surface irregularities and asymmetries are as made. The flat base has some small bubble pops, as made. Terms of Sale 1. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. Some countries have restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. And international government regulations prohibit such behavior. Individual computers may display colors differently. The item “VINTAGE MURANO ITALIAN ART GLASS FISH AQUARIUM GLASS BLOCK SCULPTURE PAPERWEIGHT” is in sale since Monday, October 16, 2017. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Italian”. The seller is “craigkc” and is located in Sunny California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Subject/Theme: Fish
- Brand: Salviati
- City of Origin: Murano
- Object Type: Sculpture
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- New or Used: Used
- Color: Multi-Color
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original