A pair of gilt flecked and blue hand-blown glass pheasants, Attributed to Alfredo Barbini, Murano, Italy, late 20th Century
28 February 2025
Description

Murano peacock or long bird ?? It's made out of heavy glass with gold flecks. There's no stamp or signature or anything on them.

Dimensions

14 inches tall

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 4 days
By Delia
Mar 04, 12:17 UTC
Fair Market Value
$300 - $500 USD
Suggested Asking Price $550 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Kayla,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

This pair of birds look like those made by Alfredo Barbini (1912–2007), a master glassmaker and designer from Murano, Italy, renowned for his innovative and artistic contributions to the world of Venetian glass. He was known for his exceptional craftsmanship and ability to blend traditional Murano techniques with modern artistic expression.

Though retailers might ask high three- or four-figure prices for ones they are selling, when his birds - and ones attributed to him - are sold at auction, they usually bring fair market prices between $300-500.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A pair of gilt flecked and blue hand-blown glass pheasants,
Attributed to Alfredo Barbini, Murano, Italy, late 20th Century
Each in a downward-facing position with their long tails swirling overhead, on lobed circular feet. Unmarked
14 inches tall
CONDITION: These appear to be in generally good condition; value assumes no breaks, cracks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 300-500*
*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, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

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