Glass. Murano Sommerso bowl. No tag. No chips. Blue and yellow and clear
12 cm x 12cm x 6 cm
Hello, this item is a vintage Murano Sommerso faceted glass bowl or ashtray, likely dating to the 1960s–1970s. It measures approximately 12 x 12 x 6 cm and combines a deep cobalt-blue inner layer, an amber-yellow intermediate layer, and a thick clear outer casing. The exterior has been cut and polished into broad geometric facets, producing the strong optical effects associated with mid-century Murano Sommerso production. The form is compatible with work produced by firms such as Mandruzzato and related Murano workshops, but without a surviving label, signature, or documented provenance, I would retain the broader attribution of Murano Sommerso rather than assign it to a specific maker.
The photographs show a clean and visually strong example with no apparent chips and good clarity. Its blue and amber color combination is particularly attractive, although the relatively compact size and absence of a maker’s label limit the upper end of the market. Comparable unattributed faceted Murano Sommerso bowls of this scale generally trade in the low hundreds, while securely attributed examples can command more. Given the condition shown and the attractive color combination, this example sits comfortably within the stronger end of the general decorative Murano market.
Fair Market Value: $125–$225 USD