Murano- Clowns, Roosters, vase, mirrors
In 1964 I bought several pieces on Murano Island--thus, I am sure they are authentic. I now want to sell them. I have read your Terms and Conditions and still don't understand what I would pay for an appraisal. Please explain the cost of appraisals and then if you buy pieces. [email protected] Thank you, Judy Payne
Two 12 roosters; One 16 inch clown; One 16 inch vase; One 12 inch mirror. In addition I received a broken shipment from Murano Island that includes broken items--but I have all the pieces. They include: Three 8 inch clowns; One, 18 inch mirror.
I bought them at the factory/store on Murano Island in 1964 and had them shipped to my home in Iowa, US. As I explained above, some items were broken in transit, and I received replacement shipments from the factory/store.
Gallery/Dealer
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Hi Judy,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
I've valued each individually but if you are looking to sell them as a group, they've a value of about $600-900.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A pair of vintage Murano glass roosters
unattributed maker, mid-late 20th Century
each 12 inches tall
CONDITION: small area has been reattached to one rooster
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano in the mid 1960s
$150-250 for the pair*
A vintage Murano glass clown
unattributed maker, mid-late 20th Century
16 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano in the mid 1960s
$75-100*
A vintage Murano cased glass teardrop vase
unattributed maker, mid-late 20th Century
16 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano in the mid 1960s
$200-300*
A vintage Venetian style Murano mirror
unattributed maker, early-mid 20th Century
with etched shaped mirror and corresponding frame with applied stylized foliate decoration
12 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition but lacking rear prop; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano in the mid 1960s
$125-175*
*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.
Thanks, Judy, you're all set.
The "stand" on the back of the mirror is missing. That may or may not hurt the value, but I assume it should be noted.
Duly noted, Judy, and yes, it does lower the value a bit. This has been updated to reflect both the missing prop stand and lower value.
In response to your question about any signatures, etc. I hope this is the correct place to give my answer so you can proceed. I can see no marks or signatures on the mirror, clown, or Roosters. However, upon more careful inspection, I do see that a piece on one of the Roosters has been pretty carefully reattached. Let me know what to do next. Thanks, Judy Payne