Lot 191

Large Murano-Style Amber Art Glass Ruffled Centerpiece Bowl, Freeform Floral Form

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Large Murano-Style Amber Art Glass Ruffled Centerpiece Bowl, Freeform Floral Form
Large Murano-Style Amber Art Glass Ruffled Centerpiece Bowl, Freeform Floral Form
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Large Murano-Style Amber Art Glass Ruffled Centerpiece Bowl, Freeform Floral Form

Current Bid: $5

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

An elegant and generously proportioned hand-blown art glass centerpiece bowl executed in the celebrated Murano style, featuring a dramatic freeform floral silhouette with deeply undulating ruffled edges. Crafted in translucent champagne-amber glass, the bowl displays beautifully molded vertical optic ribbing that radiates upward into broad petal-like lobes, creating a sculptural composition reminiscent of an opening flower. The warm amber tone subtly enhances the clarity of the glass while emphasizing the fluid movement achieved during the glassblowing process. Intricate textural patterning and controlled organic folds catch and refract light from every angle, producing an ever-changing display of highlights and shadows. Resting on a low circular foot, the bowl possesses both visual lightness and substantial decorative presence. Inspired by the innovative Venetian glassmaking traditions of Murano, Italy, freeform art glass of this type became an icon of Mid-Century Modern design, where sculptural forms and expressive craftsmanship transformed functional objects into works of art. Large examples with dramatic ruffled profiles continue to be highly sought after by collectors for their versatility as centerpieces and display pieces. Equally striking displayed alone or filled with seasonal arrangements, fruit, or decorative objects, this impressive bowl serves as a sophisticated focal point in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

  • Dimensions: 6x19
  • Literature: Comparable examples may be found among Murano freeform art glass produced by Venetian studios including Seguso, Fratelli Toso, Archimede Seguso, and other Italian makers active during the Mid-Century Modern period. Similar ruffled centerpiece bowls remain highly regarded for their sculptural qualities and craftsmanship.
  • Circa: Late 20th Century
  • Condition: Very good overall condition. No visible chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Minor light surface wear and expected manufacturing characteristics, including small bubbles and variations inherent to hand-blown art glass. Presents exceptionally well.

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