Hi Lynn,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Pino Signoretto was the original designer of "The Embrace" (also called "Lovers"), which was wildly popular among Murano glass collectors and led other glass artisans to copy; yours is made by Ermanno Nason (1928–2013), a renowned Murano glass maestro who made several versions of this, in various sizes that now sell for a broad range of values at auction.

When ones of this size cross the auction block, they usually sell for between USD$800 and USD$1,200.

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

Ermanno Nason (Italian, 1928-2013)
"The Embrace", 1979
in smoky glass on a textured amber glass square plinth base. Signed on the bottom.
44cm (17-3/8 inches) tall
CONDITION: This appears to be in very good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE:
$ 800-1,200*
*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