Lot # 72 - Murano Glass Ivory and Brown Ribbed Shell Bowl – Italy

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 24-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Oct-2025 7:13:00 PM
Current bid:

$94.00

Highest bidder:

Schmeahdaleah

Auction has ended

Description :

Murano Glass Ivory and Brown Ribbed Shell Bowl – Italy

Origin: Murano, Italy

Material: Hand-blown glass

Colors: Ivory and brown swirl over white ground

Form: Ribbed shell-shaped centerpiece bowl

Base: Polished pontil

Historical & Collecting Context:

Murano glassmaking traditions date back to the 13th century, with Venetian workshops becoming world-renowned for technical innovation and artistry. Ribbed shell and freeform bowls like this became especially popular in the mid-20th century (1950s–1970s), when Italian designers embraced organic, sculptural shapes. The color combination of ivory and brown was favored in this period for its modern yet naturalistic aesthetic, often used in console bowls and decorative centerpieces. Each hand-blown Murano piece is unique, as slight variations occur in ribbing, swirl, and coloring — enhancing its collectibility. Pieces of this style are often compared with works attributed to well-known Murano workshops such as AVEM, Fratelli Toso, and Ferro, though exact studio attribution is rarely marked.

Why It’s Special:

This ribbed Murano centerpiece showcases the organic freeform design and rich ivory-brown coloration characteristic of mid-century Venetian glassmaking, making it both a decorative focal point and a collectible example of Italy’s glass artistry.



Dimensions : 17 in L x 9 in W x 7.5 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Schmeahdaleah

Date Bid User
01-Oct-2025 7:08:42 PM $94.00 Schmeahdaleah
01-Oct-2025 7:08:42 PM $93.00 BobCat
01-Oct-2025 7:07:51 PM $86.00 Schmeahdaleah
01-Oct-2025 7:07:51 PM $85.00 BobCat
01-Oct-2025 7:05:33 PM $73.00 Schmeahdaleah
01-Oct-2025 7:05:33 PM $72.00 The Collective
01-Oct-2025 7:05:18 PM $71.00 Schmeahdaleah
01-Oct-2025 7:05:18 PM $70.00 The Collective
01-Oct-2025 5:20:51 PM $67.00 Schmeahdaleah
01-Oct-2025 3:38:26 PM $61.00 lmnop
01-Oct-2025 2:47:29 PM $58.00 Schmeahdaleah
01-Oct-2025 11:24:37 AM $51.00 lmnop
01-Oct-2025 10:02:39 AM $41.00 Schmeahdaleah
28-Sep-2025 9:18:03 PM $35.00 TopCat
26-Sep-2025 7:33:40 PM $26.00 Willow Room
26-Sep-2025 11:02:14 AM $21.00 Booyaa684
24-Sep-2025 1:55:26 PM $19.00 Schmeahdaleah
24-Sep-2025 1:55:20 PM $16.00 lmnop
24-Sep-2025 1:55:20 PM $15.00 Schmeahdaleah
24-Sep-2025 1:55:12 PM $11.00 lmnop
24-Sep-2025 1:55:12 PM $10.00 Schmeahdaleah
24-Sep-2025 10:22:38 AM $6.00 lmnop
24-Sep-2025 7:14:18 AM $5.00 Schmeahdaleah

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