Murano Sommerso glass bowl. Sticker. No chips. Red,yellow, clear.
13 cm x 13 cm x 7 cm
Hello, this item is a vintage Italian Murano Sommerso art-glass bowl or ashtray, likely dating to the mid to late 20th century, circa 1960s–1980s. It has a thick, geometrically faceted clear outer body enclosing a vivid ruby-red interior with amber/yellow transitional tones, a classic Sommerso construction in which contrasting layers of colored glass are submerged within clear glass. The retained oval foil label reading “Murano Italy” supports Venetian manufacture, although it does not identify a specific glasshouse or designer. The sharply cut exterior facets and substantial polished form are typical of decorative Murano production from this period.
The piece measures approximately 13 x 13 x 7 cm and appears to be in very good condition without visible chips. Its strongest selling points are the original label, saturated color combination, and sculptural faceted form. Without a documented attribution to a major maker such as Mandruzzato, Seguso, or another recognized Murano house, it should be valued as quality generic Murano rather than designer glass. Comparable unlabeled or generically labeled Sommerso bowls and ashtrays of this size generally sell in the low hundreds, with stronger examples bringing somewhat more.
Fair Market Value: $150–$300 USD