Important Murano blown glass centrepiece – Ruby red and blue

Elegant and spectacular blown glass centrepiece, attributed to the workshops of Murano, the famous Venetian island globally recognised for its exceptional glassmaking expertise. This remarkable piece captivates with its free and organic silhouette, enhanced by a sumptuous gradient of deep ruby red resting on a star-shaped base in transparent crystal accented with cobalt blue hues. The wide, wavy wings and scalloped edges give the whole piece a graceful movement and an exceptional sculptural presence. A true play of light, the glass reveals its rich chromatic depth depending on the lighting and angle of observation, making this bowl a decorative work that is both refined and timeless. With its bold design and vibrant colour palette, this piece evokes the great productions of Murano glassworks from the 1950s to the 1970s, in the spirit of creations by Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Mandruzzato, and Barbini, where colour and movement were central. As a centrepiece, decorative bowl, or glass sculpture, this piece will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to a contemporary, classic, or Mid-Century interior. Features: • Origin: attributed to Murano (Italy) • Technique: artistic blown glass. • Colours: ruby red, cobalt blue, and transparent crystal. • Free form with scalloped edges. • Sculptural star-shaped base. • Very high-quality craftsmanship. • Excellent condition. This piece illustrates all the refinement and virtuosity of post-war Italian glass. Highly sought after by decorative arts enthusiasts and collectors of Murano glass, these large sculptural bowls remain iconic objects of 20th-century Italian design. A luminous and spectacular work, combining the poetry of forms with the intensity of colours, ideal for enhancing a table, console, or collection of art glass. Keywords: Murano, centrepiece.