Topic: Sommerso Bird. Murano?

[adam20]

Sommerso Bird on clear pedestal. Red/pink with yellow, clear crest. 7" high. Was thinking Murano but am not 100% sure. I do take risks I know but that's part of the excitement, quite often I turn up something special so it's worth it. When I do buy a bit blind its usually for pounds, I will only pay big money for signed, labelled or attributed pieces.

[glassobsessed]

The form looks quite Seguso-ish but can not see enough detail in your photo, below is one of the Luxardo examples.

This pair got the 'full' treatment: https://picasaweb.google.com/Johnmj100/MiscellaneousGlass#5628382581291330786

John

[adam20]

Thanks. Here are some more detailed pics.

Adam

[glassobsessed]

Colour combo looks ok too.  I think Anita's experience would be useful. Have you had a look in the Murano Zoo?

[adam20]

Thanks the bird you show has a much more sophisticated base than mine. Also mine is joined to the base quite roughly with a tube of glass and leans a bit.

Adam

[glassobsessed]

The base on the 'Luxardo' pheasant was hollow and came filled with wine or liquor, Luxardo was a liquor company, the various animals used were made by Seguso though.

I would not rule out Seguso for yours yet.

John

[adam20]

Thanks John. I just saw the Seguso birds in the Zoo and the Luxardo bottles. No I won't rule out Seguso, you never know.

Adam