Salviati Murano Ice Blue Glass Mushrooms
These are ice blue glass mushrooms made by Salviati in Murano, Italy circa 1963. These glass mushrooms were sold as a set. They are both in perfect condition, and have the label from Salviati on the bottom of the large mushroom.
Large: 5” h x 8” top width x 2 ¾” base width Weight: 3 lbs 6.8 oz Small: 3 ¾” h x 4” top width x 1 ¾” base width Weight: 1 lb 0.6 oz
Inherited
Yes
Hi Barbara,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Salviati was founded in 1859 by Dr. Antonio Salviati, an Italian lawyer who revitalized the traditional glassblowing techniques of the Venetian island of Murano. Salviati aimed to preserve and enhance the centuries-old art of Murano glass, focusing on creating intricate mosaics and fine glassware. His company became renowned for its innovative designs and high-quality craftsmanship, blending traditional methods with modern artistic expression. Today, Salviati continues to be a symbol of Murano’s glassmaking excellence, producing exquisite vases, sculptures, chandeliers, and decorative items that are treasured worldwide.
Mushrooms made by Salviati of Murano are exquisite glass sculptures crafted on the Venetian island renowned for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Salviati, a prestigious glassmaker, creates these delicate, colorful mushrooms using the intricate techniques of Murano glass artistry. Each piece is a unique work of art, blending vibrant hues and organic shapes that mimic natural mushrooms.
While Salviati's glass mushrooms are not considered common, they are abundant enough not to be worth labeling as "rare," and typically retail for between $150-200, depending on size. The values Mearto assigns are FAIR MARKET, typically about 1/3-1/2 of retail values but because you have a pair, they warrant a slightly higher value as a group: $500-700.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Two vintage Murano opalescent light blue mushrooms
made by Salviati, Murano, Venice, Italy, circa 1963
Each of standard mushroom form with broad-spreading caps and bulbous stems/stalks. Bears original Salviati foil label.
Heights: 5 and 3-3/4 inches; diameters 8 and 4 inches.
CONDITION: These mushrooms appear to be in generally good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks or repairs.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 500-700 for the group of two*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
