Adriano Dalla Valentina Round Spear with a spear of colors within the glass, it sits on a black base both together weighing around 20-25 lbs. Beautiful blue and gold colors along with a white ring that surrounds it radiate different shades when the light hits it from behind. On the contract it says: Ricevere La Merce Prima Dell 8' Maggio
20-25 lbs, 16 inches top to bottom of base, 11 inches right to left of the spear.
I purchased this piece in Murano Italy, on the island of Murano. it is signed by the artist Adriano Dalla Valentina when first purchased.
Hi Ed,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
If you purchased this from the artist's studio in Murano, you will have paid a full retail (primary) price; the values Mearto provides are fair-market, and based on auction (secondary) auction value. I suspect you may be disappointed with the valuation but this is a realistic idea of what this piece is likely to bring if offered at public auction.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Adriano Dalla Valentina (Italian, b. 1945)
"Cristallo Black Web"
The flattened orb encasing a vibrant blue and white "eye", on a stand. Signed. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticty by
16 inches overall height; diameter of sphere 11 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in excellent condition
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano, new
$4,000-6,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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