Hi Joel,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Toso Renato’s “famiglia” glass sculptures are important examples of postwar Murano figural art, blending traditional Venetian glassmaking with modernist expression.

Created mainly in the 1950s–1960s, these stylized family groupings—typically parents and children—are formed in solid or semi-solid blown glass, often with elongated bodies, simplified faces, and fluid, organic contours. Their emotional power comes from gesture and proximity rather than detail, reflecting the period’s interest in abstraction and humanism after World War II.

They are usually unsigned, which is typical for Murano production of the era, and were made in small workshop runs rather than mass production. Color ranges from clear and smoky neutrals to rich ambers and occasional sommerso effects.

Individual examples can bring high three figures each, with a group of three being worth between $2,000 and $3,000.

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

Three graduated Toso Renato transparent glass ingot "Famiglia" sculptures
early 1960s
unsigned
4-1/2, 5-1/2 and 6 inches tall
CONDITION: these appear to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a storage unit
$ 2,000-3,000 for the group of three*
*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