12” H x 11” D x 11”L x 11” W Solid glass, paperweight shaped lamp purchased in Italy. Royal blue in color. Preston’s condition, no scratches. Toro signature etched on the bottom. Currently wired for European electricity.
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Good morning, Dima,
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This is a Pietro TOSO lamp (it's difficult to read the inscription and it does look like TORO. His works are modestly valued on the auction market; here are a few recent auction sales of his works to give you an idea of what his pieces are currently bringing and which I have based my valuation on:
(€450) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/pietro-toso-co.-murano-1930-ca.-h.-23-cm-07042e395f
(€350) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/manufactura-toso-de-murano-jarron-vidrio-policromo-e0a47399f5
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Midcentury Modern Murano Glass Table Lamp
Pietro Toso
Of faceted tear drop form
12” Height x 11” Deep x 11”Length x 11” Wide
CONDITION: client represents this to be in perfect condition
PROVENANCE: acquired in Italy
$400-600 (represents a fair market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary).
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