Topic: Any ideas on the origins of this sinuous sculpture please?

[TxSilver]

The sculptures were popular in Murano. A lot of people made them. I think bfg's is Chinese, though. The different colors of the stripes on different sides remind me of some of the other things made in China.

I actually appreciate the Chinese glass. Few people can afford the glass coming out of Venice. The glass made in China gives a less expensive alternative, and is often very good for house decor. The trouble comes when it is represented to be the thing that it imitates. From what I've gathered, less time is spent on the Chinese "Murano" pieces, so they can be turned out in large numbers. I've noticed with some of the filigrana pieces that the workmanship is clumsy looking, with things not lining up right. bfg's sculpture looks pretty good.

[TxSilver]

I just found a name for the design. It is a "love knot."

[rosieposie]

This is the type I thought was an authentic Koru,  but I am not certain it is..... possibly a Chinese one again,  but not sure.

http://www.oempromo.com/product/Sculptures/A/Art-Glass-Sculpture---Brown--Yellow-Curlicue-100757.htm

[antiquerose123]

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Hi there:
I have NO idea if it was Made in China, or where -- I just know I have seen them in my Google travels here. 

As here is one I found: http://www.glassofvenice.com/murano-glass-knot-sculpture-blue-p-1610.html?affiliate_banner_id=1&ref=303

So could also be just a Newer Murano Souvenir piece   but not sure at all.  Just though I would add the link... :huh:

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[bfg]

Thank you all for your replies, lots of links to browse through

I am not at all disappointed that it might be Chinese it is still a lovely piece of glass that I find myself cuddling as I walk past and as I did come here to find its origins this has been a successful mission   :hiclp:

I suppose I ought to visit TKMaxx et al but I hate shopping with a vengeance (unless its an auction or garage sale etc) - not a typical girlie me

I have a couple of other bits to put on the board for assessment....probably turn out to be from woollies lol :pb:

[rosieposie]

Well I have called you a Big Friendly Giant, bfg, so definately not a typical girlie  ........how about a 'name' we can use, just so it sounds friendlier?

[Anne]

I quite like these, to be honest, and one may find its way home with me when I decide where it might live...  difficult in a house which is over-full with glass!

[TxSilver]

Here's one on eBay that reminds me of yours -- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170728174416
I would have thought this one was Chinese, too, so what do I know?  :ha: Yours may also be Murano glass.

[Wayne]

Here's a similar one by Vincenza shown with original box, titled "Glass in Motion": [Link]

[bfg]

lol oh well, could  be Chinese, might be Murano and is possibly Vincenza which imports most of its glass from Poland? my head hurts! many thanks and keep your thoughts coming

just adding a couple more to the board if thats ok :-)