Lot 73

Monumental Murano Art Glass Millefiori & Gold Aventurine Centerpiece Bowl, Cobalt Blue Rim, Italy

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Monumental Murano Art Glass Millefiori & Gold Aventurine Centerpiece Bowl, Cobalt Blue Rim, Italy
Monumental Murano Art Glass Millefiori & Gold Aventurine Centerpiece Bowl, Cobalt Blue Rim, Italy
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Monumental Murano Art Glass Millefiori & Gold Aventurine Centerpiece Bowl, Cobalt Blue Rim, Italy

Current Bid: $70

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

A striking and monumental Murano art glass centerpiece bowl, hand-crafted on the island of Murano, Italy, showcasing the celebrated Venetian millefiori technique enhanced with brilliant gold aventurine inclusions. Rich cobalt blue glass forms an elegant undulating scalloped rim that gracefully frames a vibrant field of colorful millefiori canes suspended within shimmering gold leaf, creating a dazzling interplay of light, color, and texture. Raised on a circular pedestal foot, the bowl exhibits an expressive freeform silhouette with deeply folded and flared rim, emphasizing the artistry of the Murano glassblower. The body is lavishly decorated with an abundance of multicolored millefiori canes—each individually formed and fused into the glass—set against a luminous backdrop of gold aventurine, a hallmark of fine Venetian decorative glass that produces a rich metallic sparkle. Retaining its original "Made in Murano Italy" label, this impressive centerpiece exemplifies the technical mastery and artistic innovation for which Murano workshops have been internationally renowned for centuries. Since the Renaissance, Murano has remained the world's foremost center of luxury art glass production, with its millefiori ("a thousand flowers") technique becoming one of the island's most recognizable and collectible decorative arts traditions. The bowl remains an impressive decorative object and display piece, though collectors should note the presence of a crack to the interior of the bowl, visible in the accompanying photographs. Despite this condition issue, the vessel retains exceptional visual appeal when displayed.

  • Literature: Comparable examples are illustrated in publications on Murano glass and Venetian millefiori production, including works documenting the output of renowned Murano firms such as Fratelli Toso, Barovier & Toso, Archimede Seguso, and other leading Venetian glasshouses. Millefiori and gold aventurine centerpiece bowls remain among the most iconic and collectible forms of Murano decorative glass.
  • Circa: Mid to Late 20th Century, circa 1960–1980.
  • Condition: Good vintage condition overall. Presents beautifully with vibrant coloration, rich gold aventurine decoration, and strong surface gloss. A crack is present on the interior of the bowl, extending across the base and into the lower wall, as shown in the photographs. The exterior remains highly decorative, with no additional significant chips or repairs observed. Retains the original "Made in Murano Italy" label. The crack has been reflected in the estimate.

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Bid Increments
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$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
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