Glass Of Venice
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Item # : AD_3001_3
The power and beauty of this amazing rearing horse will leave you in awe of the exceptional skill and talent of the glass artisans of the legendary Murano island in Venice, Italy. This beautiful animal has been a darling of artists and sculptors for centuries for its symbolic meaning of freedom, conquest, and beauty, for its pure energy and muscular grace, and for the dreams of reaching higher that we associate with seeing a rearing horse. Handcrafted by the best of the best Murano Glass masters, whose artistic talents are on display in the famous galleries and distinctive private residences throughout the world, this gorgeous horse sculpture represents the height of Murano Glass Art, the rare combination of the artisan skill and artistic talent that can't be found anywhere else. The beautiful shimmer of real 24K gold within the body of the horse, its sparkling mane and fine details will make it a wonderful accent for your home or office, a spectacular conversation piece that will instantly become a family heirloom. This Murano Glass horse makes an outstanding gift for a very special occasion, one that will be treasured and admired for generations.- Measurements: This Murano Glass horse sculpture is about 13 inches high and 10 inches wide.
- Authenticity: The glass horse sculpture is signed by the artist and features the original sticker of the official Murano glass-makers' consortium. It is also accompanied by the certificate of authenticity.
- It is very well packaged to avoid damage in transit
- As this Murano Glass horse is a unique artistic sculpture made by hand, some variations of colors and patterns, as well as random bubbles inside are possible. These do not constitute a defect but rather are the very features by which experts recognize authentic Murano Glass.
Workmanship
Gold Foil or Gold Leaf is used in Murano Glass to create designs that seem to shimmer and glow, which is achieved by infusing very thin pieces of real 24 karat gold foil into the liquid glass. This technique is used in crafting Murano glassware ranging from small beads to large sculptures and vases. In larger pieces, the Venetian glass artisan gathers a big blob of glass at the end of a metal stick, then wraps gold foil around the blob, creating a thin outer layer of pure gold, and then puts the blob into the furnace to ensure that the gold permanently fuses with the glass. In this way masters in Murano Glass factories can create gold Millefiori or Sommerso glassware, adding a touch of pure sunshine to art glass.
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