Lot 159

Collection of Eight Hand-Blown Art Glass Birds Including Hummingbird Sculpture, Six Ornaments & Venetian-Style Letter Opener

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Lot 159
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Collection of Eight Hand-Blown Art Glass Birds Including Hummingbird Sculpture, Six Ornaments & Venetian-Style Letter Opener
Collection of Eight Hand-Blown Art Glass Birds Including Hummingbird Sculpture, Six Ornaments & Venetian-Style Letter Opener
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Collection of Eight Hand-Blown Art Glass Birds Including Hummingbird Sculpture, Six Ornaments & Venetian-Style Letter Opener

Current Bid: $10

(2 Bids)
by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An attractive collection of eight hand-blown art glass avian figures comprising a freestanding hummingbird sculpture, six colorful hanging hummingbird ornaments, and a Venetian-style art glass letter opener surmounted by a perched bird. The larger hummingbird is beautifully modeled with elongated amber beak, translucent lavender wings, and a richly decorated body incorporating controlled bubbles and multicolored inclusions, demonstrating the skillful manipulation of molten glass. The accompanying set of six suspended hummingbird ornaments is executed in vibrant jewel tones, each individually hand-formed with stylized wings, elongated beaks, and gold hanging cords, presented in its original fitted box. Completing the collection is an elegant Venetian-style letter opener or decorative desk accessory featuring a perched bird finial above a striped latticinio glass shaft terminating in a twisted clear point. Together, the group offers an engaging display of contemporary studio glass inspired by traditional Venetian glassmaking techniques. An appealing decorative collection well suited for display, gift giving, or collectors of hand-blown art glass and avian subjects.

  • Circa: Late 20th to Early 21st Century.
  • Condition: Overall very good condition. The freestanding hummingbird, six ornaments, and letter opener present well with light handling wear consistent with display. The ornaments retain their hanging cords and original presentation box. No significant damage observed in the photographs, though each piece should be examined under close inspection for any minute flea bites or manufacturing irregularities typical of hand-blown glass.

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