Description:

Murano candlestick.

Elegant hand-blown glass candlestick from Murano with a decorative baluster stem and ribbed foot. Executed in clear glass with fine optical details, characteristic of Murano artistic glass production.
Origin: Italy.
Material: Hand-blown glass.
Dimensions: H. 18 cm, D. 12 cm.
Period: 1960s.
Condition: Very good condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age and use.

Biography:
Murano is a group of islands in the Venetian Lagoon and has been the center of Italian glassmaking since the late 13th century. Murano glassmakers are internationally renowned for their mastery of advanced techniques such as hand-blowing, filigree work, and artistic glass production. Their craftsmanship is widely regarded as one of the most significant and influential traditions in the history of European decorative arts.