Author Topic: Glass bird on ebay (Read 1338 times)

josordoni · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2006, 03:31:10 PM »

Oh well done! It is rather nice for that small amount.

Now you can properly attribute it and make a FORTUNE!

:lol:

Pat · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2006, 03:35:20 PM »

Paul, not that I don't trust your judgement but do you think I ought to get more opinions on the Murano board? I actually bought it for myself but then I often do that and then sell something. Just in case.

Laura Friedman · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2006, 03:58:16 PM »

Lovely bird, and with that base, I would say most probably 1950s Murano glass. It's going to be very difficult to attribute it to any one maker, although Alfredo Barbini is a strong contender. I've never seen one quite like it (which is a good thing). I especially like the yellow murrine eye.

Laura

Pat · « **Reply #13 on:** September 09, 2006, 05:37:25 PM »

Well the bird arrived in one piece-and I wonder how. Wrapped in bubble in a loosely tied bag of poly chips. This bag then placed in a box with 2" of space all around it and sliding around in the box. The 'wear' on the back at the bottom is actually 2 fleabites-however I can live with those they are very small because THE BIRD IS BEAUTIFUL! Held in the light the blcak and silver neck shows purple. It really is a delight.

josordoni · « **Reply #14 on:** September 09, 2006, 06:19:37 PM »

Will we get some better pics then, Pat?

Maybe it can be attributed better if it can be seen from more angles.

Pat · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2006, 06:38:17 PM »

I'll do it tomorrow because the daylight has gone now.

Pat · « **Reply #16 on:** September 10, 2006, 01:52:01 PM »

I tried and tried to get a photo of the purple neck in the light but it would not come out. Anyway here are more pics of it and the bottom.

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-3282
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-3281
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-3280