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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A Murano glass clown decanter, 20th century, 35 cm high

Murano Glass Clown Decanter, 20th Century, 35 cm High

A Murano glass clown decanter, 20th century, 35 cm high

Two Murano glass clown figurines height 18 cm together with 3…

Murano Glass Clown Figurines Set with 3 Art Glass Clowns

Two Murano glass clown figurines height 18 cm together with 3 smaller art glass clowns

Murano glass clown, ruby swan bowl, and paperweight, (3 items),…

Murano Glass Clown, Ruby Swan Bowl, and Paperweight Set

Murano glass clown, ruby swan bowl, and paperweight, (3 items), the clown 27 cm high

Murano art glass clown decanter, c.1950's original venetian…

Vintage Murano Art Glass Clown Decanter, 1950s, 34cm Height

Murano art glass clown decanter, c.1950's original venetian clown decanter with multi colour and techniques of glass making excellence, height 34 cm

Murano glass clown decanter, 32 cm height

Murano Clown Decanter - 32cm

Murano glass clown decanter, 32 cm height

A Murano glass clown decanter, 40 cm high

Murano Glass Clown Decanter - 40cm High

A Murano glass clown decanter, 40 cm high

Murano art glass clown figure height 15 cm

Murano Clown Figurine - 15cm Height

Murano art glass clown figure height 15 cm

Murano Italy glass Clown figure hand made glass Clown figure,…

Handmade Murano Glass Clown Figure, 18 cm

Murano Italy glass Clown figure hand made glass Clown figure, marked to base and with paper label attached, height 18 cm

A Murano glass clown, height 26.3 cm, width 10 cm, depth 7.5 cm

Murano Glass Clown Sculpture

A Murano glass clown, height 26.3 cm, width 10 cm, depth 7.5 cm

Murano glass clown head paperweight designed by Alfredo Barbini,…

Alfredo Barbini Murano Clown Head Paperweight

Murano glass clown head paperweight designed by Alfredo Barbini, unsigned

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a clown multicoloured with…

Multicoloured Murano Venetian Glass Clown Figure

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a clown multicoloured with blue top hat, height 20 cm

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a clown multicoloured with…

Multicoloured Murano Venetian Clown Figure, 30cm Height

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a clown multicoloured with orange top hat, height 30 cm

Murano Venetian art glass, pair of clown figures multicoloured…

Multicoloured Clown Pair with Black Top Hats

Murano Venetian art glass, pair of clown figures multicoloured with black top hats, height 20 cm

A Venetian/Murano glass standing clown height 36 cm

Murano Glass Clown Statue - 36cm

A Venetian/Murano glass standing clown height 36 cm

Superb Italian Murano glass lamp of a clown swirling on a light…

Murano Glass Clown Lamp with Dog

Superb Italian Murano glass lamp of a clown swirling on a light pole with a dog at his feet

Venini Italian Murano glass clown statue, engraved Venini,…

Venini Murano Glass Clown Statue, 28cm High

Venini Italian Murano glass clown statue, engraved Venini, Italia, 28 cm high

Murano art glass clown figurine height 40.5 cm

40.5 cm Murano Art Glass Clown Figurine

Murano art glass clown figurine height 40.5 cm

Murano glass clown figure height 23 cm.

Colorful Murano Glass Clown - 23cm Height

Murano glass clown figure height 23 cm.

Good Murano glass clown figurine height 40 cm

40cm Murano Glass Clown Figurine

Good Murano glass clown figurine height 40 cm

Murano glass clown figurine with original sticker, height 22.5…

22.5 cm Murano Glass Clown Figurine with Original Sticker

Murano glass clown figurine with original sticker, height 22.5 cm

Murano style glass clown decanter

Colorful Murano Clown Decanter

Murano style glass clown decanter

A Murano Archimede Seguso Venetian coloured glass clown…

Venetian Glass Clown Decanter by Seguso, c.1950s

A Murano Archimede Seguso Venetian coloured glass clown decanter, c.1950s, applied coloured highlights, height 32 cm.

Murano art glass clown

Colorful Murano Clown Glass Sculpture

Murano art glass clown

Murano glass clown with original sticker

Original Sticker Murano Glass Clown

Murano glass clown with original sticker

Signed Murano glass clown figure marked to base. (Height 23 cm…

Murano Glass Clown Figure (23 cm) - Marked Base

Signed Murano glass clown figure marked to base. (Height 23 cm approx).

Murano glass clown figurine, with original sticker, height 26.5…

Murano Glass Clown Figurine - 26.5cm with Original Sticker

Murano glass clown figurine, with original sticker, height 26.5 cm

A novelty Murano glass clown ashtray, with a cased body,…

Murano Glass Clown Ashtray with Foil Inclusions and Cigarette Rests

A novelty Murano glass clown ashtray, with a cased body, colours and foil inclusions, the hands serving as cigarette rests, with a polished base; clown can stand when not in use; unmarked, height 10 cm, length 21.5 cm, width 12 cm

A set of seven Murano glass and enamelled cast figures forming…

Murano Glass Orchestra and Performers

A set of seven Murano glass and enamelled cast figures forming an orchestra, another two artists and a clown 20th century, approximately 10 cm high

art glass clown, with Murano sticker, 25 cm high

Murano Art Glass Clown - 25cm

art glass clown, with Murano sticker, 25 cm high

Vintage Murano glass clown 18 cm high approx.

Murano Glass Clown - Vintage Collectible (8 words)

Vintage Murano glass clown 18 cm high approx.

Large rare Murano glass clown decanter

Rare Murano Clown Decanter

Large rare Murano glass clown decanter

Large rare Murano glass clown decanter

Rare Murano Glass Clown Decanter

Large rare Murano glass clown decanter

Large rare Murano glass clown decanter

Rare Murano Clown Decanter

Large rare Murano glass clown decanter

Murano glass clown decanter purchased 1960's, 36 cm high approx

Vintage Murano Glass Clown Decanter

Murano glass clown decanter purchased 1960's, 36 cm high approx

Three Murano clowns 20.5 cm high approx (tallest), chip to…

Murano Clown Trio with Chip

Three Murano clowns 20.5 cm high approx (tallest), chip to small clown

Murano figure of a clown holding a ball. Condition excellent to…

Murano Clown with Ball Figurine

Murano figure of a clown holding a ball. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 30.5 cm

Murano glass clown decanter 33 cm high

Murano Clown Decanter: Colorful and Playful

Murano glass clown decanter 33 cm high

Vintage Murano glass clown decanter, measures 34 cm high

Murano Clown Decanter - 34cm Height

Vintage Murano glass clown decanter, measures 34 cm high

Two Murano clown bowls, each approx 14 cm high (2)

Pair of Murano Clown Bowls, 14cm (2)

Two Murano clown bowls, each approx 14 cm high (2)

Murano glass clown decanter

Murano Clown Decanter

Murano glass clown decanter

Five Murano style glass clowns, approx 29 cm highand shorter (5)

Colorful Murano Glass Clowns Collection

Five Murano style glass clowns, approx 29 cm highand shorter (5)

Two Murano style glass clowns, each approx 40 cm high(2)

Pair of 40cm Murano Glass Clown Figurines

Two Murano style glass clowns, each approx 40 cm high(2)

Four Murano style glass clowns, approx 31 cm highand shorter (4)

Set of 4 Murano Glass Clowns, 31cm and Smaller

Four Murano style glass clowns, approx 31 cm highand shorter (4)

Three Murano style glass clowns, approx 26 cm highand shorter…

Murano Style Glass Clown Trio

Three Murano style glass clowns, approx 26 cm highand shorter (3)

Three small Murano style glass clowns, approx 13 cm highand…

Set of Three Murano-Style Glass Clowns

Three small Murano style glass clowns, approx 13 cm highand shorter (3)

Murano style glass clown decanter, approx 40 cm high

Murano Clown Decanter - 40cm

Murano style glass clown decanter, approx 40 cm high

Four Murano style glass clowns, approx 24 cm highand shorter (4)

Set of Four Murano Glass Clowns

Four Murano style glass clowns, approx 24 cm highand shorter (4)

Two Murano clown decorated ashtrays, approx 15 cm x 15 cm and…

Murano Clown Ashtrays Set

Two Murano clown decorated ashtrays, approx 15 cm x 15 cm and smaller (2)

Pair of Murano glass clown form ashtrays

Murano Clown Ashtray Pair

Pair of Murano glass clown form ashtrays

A Murano glass clown, mid 20th century, the body with pulled…

Murano Glass Clown with Spatter Colors and Applied Decorations

A Murano glass clown, mid 20th century, the body with pulled 'Spatter' colours encased in clear glass and with applied decorations and features in opaque and semi opaque colours; with original Murano label to foot. Height 20 cm