The history of Venetian and Murano glass dates back over 1,000 years. Venice was an important center for glassmaking in the Middle Ages, and by the 13th century, the city had established itself as the leading producer of glass in Europe.

During the Renaissance, the art of Venetian glassmaking reached its peak, with artisans producing some of the most exquisite glassware in the world. One of the most important innovations of this time was the development of cristallo, a type of clear glass that was almost as transparent as crystal. Cristallo was prized for its clarity and brilliance, and it quickly became a symbol of wealth and luxury.

In the 16th century, Venetian glassmakers faced a challenge when the city passed a law requiring all glass furnaces to be moved to the island of Murano. The law was passed in response to the risk of fire, which was high more...

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Antonio da Ros (Italian, 1936-2012), Clessidra Conico vase, c.…

Clessidra Conico Vase by Antonio da Ros, 1964

Antonio da Ros (Italian, 1936-2012), Clessidra Conico vase, c. 1964, executed by Cenedese, clear and smokey grey-green sommerso glass, height 24 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney; '20th century Italian Glass' Capsule gallery auction December 1st…

A vintage Murano glass bird, circa 1960, the pale amethyst…

Vintage Murano Glass Bird with Teal and Red Spots

A vintage Murano glass bird, circa 1960, the pale amethyst hollow blown bird with a frieze of irregular teal framed red spots, unmarked but in the manner of Antonio da Ros for Cenedese, 15 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep

Antonio Da Ros green sommerso Murano glass vase for Cenedese,…

Antonio Da Ros Green Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, 15cm

Antonio Da Ros green sommerso Murano glass vase for Cenedese, 15 cm high

Cenedese Murano sommerso olive green glass vase, by Antonio Da…

Cenedese Murano Olive Green Glass Vase by Antonio Da Ros

Cenedese Murano sommerso olive green glass vase, by Antonio Da Ros, bearing Sotheby's label, 24 cm high.

Antonio Da Ros Murano glass swan bowl, c.1960, in clear, grey…

Murano Glass Swan Bowl, c.1960, Sommerso Grey Amethyst Clear

Antonio Da Ros Murano glass swan bowl, c.1960, in clear, grey and amethyst sommerso glass, unsigned, height 17 cm and width 30 cm

Antonio Da Ros pair of Murano art glass bird statues, Note:…

Pair of Murano art glass bird statues, beaks damaged

Antonio Da Ros pair of Murano art glass bird statues, Note: Both beaks A/F, the larger 11 cm high

Cenedese green and yellow sommerso glass bowl by Antonio Da Ros,…

Cenedese Sommerso Glass Bowl by Antonio Da Ros

Cenedese green and yellow sommerso glass bowl by Antonio Da Ros, 8 cm high, 16 cm wide

Cenedese Murano glass paperweights (2), by Antonia Da Ros, one…

Cenedese Murano Glass Paperweights by Antonia Da Ros (2)

Cenedese Murano glass paperweights (2), by Antonia Da Ros, one bearing original foil label, 14 cm and 11 cm high

A yellow and green Murano glass vase by Antonio da Ros for Ars…

Antonio da Ros Murano Glass Vase, 1960

A yellow and green Murano glass vase by Antonio da Ros for Ars Cenedese, circa 1960, 30 cm high

Antonio Da Ros (1936-2012) a Murano glass toucan for Gino…

Murano Glass Toucan by Antonio Da Ros

Antonio Da Ros (1936-2012) a Murano glass toucan for Gino Cenedese; circa 1960, the stylised bird of circular form with internal sommerso and fenicio decoration. Height 19 cm

Murano glass bowl, Antonio Da Ros Cenedese large handblown bowl…

Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano Glass Bowl

Murano glass bowl, Antonio Da Ros Cenedese large handblown bowl with bulbous base. Green glass bowl, with spherical base. Signed to base

Antonio da Ros (Italian, b. 1936) Murine bottle vase, c. 1960…

Cenedese Fused Glass Murine Bottle Vase by Antonio da Ros

Antonio da Ros (Italian, b. 1936) Murine bottle vase, c. 1960 executed by Cenedese, fused and blow glass

Cenedese, tall sommerso Murano olive green glass carafe by…

Tall Olive Green Murano Glass Carafe by Da Ros

Cenedese, tall sommerso Murano olive green glass carafe by Antonio Da Ros, circa 1960, 50.5 cm high

Cenedese, sommerso Murano olive green glass carafe by Antonio…

Green Glass Carafe by Antonio Da Ros, 1960

Cenedese, sommerso Murano olive green glass carafe by Antonio Da Ros, circa 1960, 28 cm high

Cenedese, sommerso glass vase in yellow and green by Antonio Da…

Cenedese Sommerso Glass Vase by Antonio Da Ros

Cenedese, sommerso glass vase in yellow and green by Antonio Da Ros, circa 1960, original paper label 'Cenedese, Murano, Vetri', 28 cm high

Momento vase designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese Italy…

1960s Cenedese Italy Momento Vase by Antonio Da Ros

Momento vase designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese Italy circa 1960s

Antonio da Ros (Italian, b. 1936) 'sommerso' vase, c. 1960,…

Cenedese Signed 'Sommerso' Vase by Antonio da Ros

Antonio da Ros (Italian, b. 1936) 'sommerso' vase, c. 1960, executed by Cenedese, clear and black glass, signed 'Cenedese'

Ansolo Fuga and Antonio da Ros two Murano glass bowls, Geode…

Murano Geode Glass Bowls, Italy 1950s

Ansolo Fuga and Antonio da Ros two Murano glass bowls, Geode bowls, Italy, c 1950s, largest 17 cm deep

A Murano glass bird in the style of Antonio Da Ros, Italy, c…

Murano Glass Bird by Antonio Da Ros (1950s)

A Murano glass bird in the style of Antonio Da Ros, Italy, c 1950s, 20 cm high, 40 cm wide, 8 cm deep