Antonio Da Ros bookend cats Murano confirmed
14 January 2023
Description

Clear glass cat bookends designed by Antonio Da Ros in the 1960s at Cenedese (then Gino Cenedese & Figlio) No colour

Dimensions

Height 10” Width (when looking at face of cat) 3” Depth 4”

Provenance

Destined for the charity shop after helping a client’s family clear their 95 year old mother’s home. Son in law is an artist/sculptor and I know he spent time in Italy.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 8 days
By Delia
Jan 22, 15:25 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $600 USD
Insurance Value $1,000 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Anna,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A pair of clear Murano cat-form blown and molded glass bookends
attributed to Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese and Figlio, circa 1960s
Each a pair of seated cats looking backward, with stylized features. Unsigned.
each 10 inches high, 3 inches wide, 4 inches deep
CONDITION: both appear to be in excellent condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
£400-600 for the pair*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.

Delia Jan 22, 15:28 UTC

HI Anna,
If these are signed, can you please confirm so I can update the appraisal? The house didn't always sign these so it won't change the value but the appraisal should be as accurate as possible.
Cheers,
Delia

Anna foxon Mar 18, 08:46 UTC

Hi Delia

I can’t see a signature anywhere?

Thanks

Delia Mar 18, 18:58 UTC

Thanks, Anna, you're all set.

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