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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Murano glass & silver trumpet player figure standing coloured…

Murano Glass & Silver Trumpet Player Figurine, Signed

Murano glass & silver trumpet player figure standing coloured glass figure of a trumpet player, with applied silver to upper figure and trumpet, signed and hallmarked to silver trumpet, height 9 cm

Good pair Murano glass musician & dancer figures each with…

Murano Glass Musician and Dancer Figures in Blue Dresses

Good pair Murano glass musician & dancer figures each with clear glass upper figures, to blue lower dress, depicting a musician with accordion, and a dancing woman figure, height 35 cm, taller figure)

A vintage Murano glass squirrel figurine, of solid cased form…

Vintage Murano Glass Squirrel Figurine with Silver Foil Inclusions

A vintage Murano glass squirrel figurine, of solid cased form with silver foil on black inclusions, unmarked, 14.5 cm high

A Murano glass dachshund, the solid red figure with aventurine…

Murano Glass Dachshund Figurine with Aventurine Inclusions

A Murano glass dachshund, the solid red figure with aventurine inclusions, unmarked, 14 cm high, 31 cm wide

A vintage Murano glass cat figurine by Archimedes Seguso, of…

Vintage Murano Glass Cat Figurine by Archimedes Seguso, Aventurine

A vintage Murano glass cat figurine by Archimedes Seguso, of solid form with aventurine inclusions, inscribed signature to base, Archimedes Seguso Murano, 17 cm high

A Murano glass totem figure, in uranium yellow and red, of…

Murano Glass Totem Figure in Uranium Yellow and Red

A Murano glass totem figure, in uranium yellow and red, of solid form with cased facial features, unmarked, 34.5 cm high

A large Murano glass polar bear figurine, of solid cased form…

Murano Glass Polar Bear Figurine, 25.5 cm High, Collectible

A large Murano glass polar bear figurine, of solid cased form with petite features picked out in black and clear glass, illegible decal to base, 25.5 cm high, 18 cm wide

A Formia Di Murano glass 'Asian Figurine', made in Italy. Made…

Murano Glass "Asian Figurine" in Blue and Black, Italy

A Formia Di Murano glass 'Asian Figurine', made in Italy. Made from blue and black glass. Incised signature to the base underside. Height 14 cm, diameter 8 cm

Seguso (attributed) Murano glass statue of a kneeling Chinese…

Mid 20th Century Murano Glass Kneeling Chinese Figure Statue

Seguso (attributed) Murano glass statue of a kneeling Chinese figure, mid 20th century, 16 cm high

Murano figure of a crane, multi-coloured art glass sculpture

Colorful Murano glass crane sculpture: a stunning art piece

Murano figure of a crane, multi-coloured art glass sculpture

Pair of large Murano glass Goldoni dancers, in green, white and…

Murano Glass Goldoni Dancers: Green, White, Gold Fleck, Pair

Pair of large Murano glass Goldoni dancers, in green, white and gold fleck glass, each raised on domed circular bases, height 37 cm and 43 cm (2)

Murano figural glass candelabra, depicting a figure kneeling on…

Murano Glass Figural Candelabra: Kneeling Figure with Sconces

Murano figural glass candelabra, depicting a figure kneeling on one knee holding a sconce in each hand, in tones of red, black, white and gilt, height 33 cm

Murano art glass Trapeze sculpture, unusual art glass figure in…

Murano Trapeze Sculpture in Purple/Red Glass, 50 cm Height

Murano art glass Trapeze sculpture, unusual art glass figure in purple/red colour cased glass with metal rod with frosted glass base height 50 cm

Luigi Onesto pair of blue Murano glass statues of Chinese…

Blue Murano glass statues of Chinese figures by Luigi Onesto

Luigi Onesto pair of blue Murano glass statues of Chinese figures (one kneeling), signed 'L. Onesto, Murano', 31 cm and 34 cm high

Murano glass birds on branch figure depicting 2 birds roosting…

Murano Glass Birds on Branch Figurine

Murano glass birds on branch figure depicting 2 birds roosting on a branch, on footed base, height 16 cm ; width 22 cm

Murano glass standing Mexican figure height 22 cm

22 cm Murano Glass Mexican Standing Figure

Murano glass standing Mexican figure height 22 cm

An Archimede Seguso Murano figure of a parrot, amber glass on a…

Amber Glass Parrot on Black Trunk by Seguso - Signed

An Archimede Seguso Murano figure of a parrot, amber glass on a black trunk, signed to base. Height: 28 cm.

A pair of Murano glass figures, man and woman dancing, with…

1950 Murano Glass Dancing Figures with Latticino and Aventurine

A pair of Murano glass figures, man and woman dancing, with latticino and aventurine inclusion, circa 1950. Height 36 cm. (2)

Dino Rosin, a Murano glass 'Mother and Child' sculpture, C.1990,…

Rosin's Murano Glass 'Mother and Child' Sculpture, C.1990

Dino Rosin, a Murano glass 'Mother and Child' sculpture, C.1990, the clear and multicoloured calcedonian glass forming an abstracted figure of a mother and child, signed to base 'Dino Rosin', height 72 cm

Murano glass figurine, circa 1950 period Venetian glass…

1950 Venetian Contessa: Cerise Ballgown with Gold Inclusions

Murano glass figurine, circa 1950 period Venetian glass Contessa figure in cerise ballgown with gold inclusions and milk glass body, height 37 cm

A Murano art glass cockatoo figure, height 19 cm

Murano Glass Cockatoo Figure - 19cm Height

A Murano art glass cockatoo figure, height 19 cm

A pair of mid-century Murano glass figures of monkeys in palm…

Murano Monkey Pair in Palm Trees, 17 cm

A pair of mid-century Murano glass figures of monkeys in palm trees, height 17 cm

Murano male and female figurines, 1950's art glass of fine…

Gold Inclusion Murano Figurines: 1950's Art Glass Masterpieces

Murano male and female figurines, 1950's art glass of fine detail with gold inclusion decoration

L Nellazo Murano glass embracing figures, signed. Provenance:…

Nellazo Murano Glass Embracing Figures from Barrymore Collection

L Nellazo Murano glass embracing figures, signed. Provenance: from the Michael Barrymore collection. Sold at Art and object in April 2008, 62 cm high

Murano cat figurine, cased mauve colour with gold inclusion bow…

Mauve Murano Cat Figurine with Gold Inclusion Bow

Murano cat figurine, cased mauve colour with gold inclusion bow and slinky applied facial detail

Large Murano amber glass with gilt Roman figural decoration,…

Murano Amber Glass with Gilt Roman Figural Decoration

Large Murano amber glass with gilt Roman figural decoration, marked to base, height 43 cm.

Pair of Murano Formia art glass sculptures, Vetro Artistico…

Formia Murano Art Glass Oriental Figures Sculptures

Pair of Murano Formia art glass sculptures, Vetro Artistico signed figures depicting oriental figures

Rosin' Recto, height 30 cm a Murano art glass figure of a male…

Murano Glass Male Torso with Coloured Inclusions

Rosin' Recto, height 30 cm a Murano art glass figure of a male torso with coloured Inclusions on stand, signed 'Dino Rodin' Recto, height 30 cm

A pair of Murano art glass figures, lady and gentleman in clear,…

Murano Aventurine Glass Dancing Couple

A pair of Murano art glass figures, lady and gentleman in clear, black, and Aventurine, mid 20th century, the art glass dancing couple in Renaissance costume with cocked hats, waisted jackets, long dress, and frilled necks highlighted with gold leaf…

A pair of Murano art glass millefiori figures, circa mid 20th…

Murano Millefiori Art Glass Rococo Couple

A pair of Murano art glass millefiori figures, circa mid 20th century, the fine rococo styled male and female pair, their attire modelled from a patchwork of vibrant millefiori, the heads, hands, and other features in transparent glass embellished with…

Archimedes Seguso impressive oversize Murano glass statue of a…

Oversize Murano Glass Chinese Statue by Seguso

Archimedes Seguso impressive oversize Murano glass statue of a kneeling Chinese figure, 39 cm high

Pair of Murano glass figures, signed M.Rossi. Murano, 30.10.98…

Signed Murano Glass Figures by M. Rossi (Pair)

Pair of Murano glass figures, signed M.Rossi. Murano, 30.10.98 to base, height 19 cm (2)

Cenedese Murano glass sommerso kangaroo figure, circa 1950s, 22…

Cenedese Murano Sommerso Kangaroo Figure - 1950s

Cenedese Murano glass sommerso kangaroo figure, circa 1950s, 22 cm high

Murano glass figurines, of a couple holding flowers in pink and…

Golden Couple with Pink Flowers

Murano glass figurines, of a couple holding flowers in pink and gold fleck glass

Pair of Murano glass Salsa dancers, height 29 cm and 26 cm

Murano Glass Salsa Dancers - 29cm and 26cm

Pair of Murano glass Salsa dancers, height 29 cm and 26 cm

Murano glass green standing dancer figure height 19 cm.

Green Murano Glass Standing Dancer - 19cm Height

Murano glass green standing dancer figure height 19 cm.

Murano Venetian art glass, pair of Venetian dancers white…

Venetian Dancers in Latticinio Glass

Murano Venetian art glass, pair of Venetian dancers white latticinio glass over gold fleck, height 20 cm

Murano Venetian art glass, large heavy figure of a purple…

Purple Parrot Venetian Art Glass Figure

Murano Venetian art glass, large heavy figure of a purple parrot on green and clear glass base with original label, height 40 cm

Murano Venetian art glass, large bulbous heavy figure of a…

Venetian Conch Shell Art Glass

Murano Venetian art glass, large bulbous heavy figure of a conch shell yellow lustre on gold fleck base, length 33 cm

Seguso Murano glass statue of a Chinese kneeling figure, circa…

Seguso Murano Glass Chinese Kneeling Figure Statue

Seguso Murano glass statue of a Chinese kneeling figure, circa 1970, 21.5 cm high

A Murano art glass figure. Height 34 cm

Murano Glass Figure - 34cm Height

A Murano art glass figure. Height 34 cm

Pair of Murano glass figurines height 29.5 cm

Murano Glass Figurines (29.5 cm)

Pair of Murano glass figurines height 29.5 cm

Murano Seguso art glass figure. Grey glass figure of a seated…

Grey Murano Seguso Glass Seated Mexican Figure

Murano Seguso art glass figure. Grey glass figure of a seated Mexican in a sombrero. Unsigned. Height 18 cm

Licio Zanetti Murano glass figure group, in the form of a…

Murano Glass Donkey Rider Figure Group

Licio Zanetti Murano glass figure group, in the form of a figure riding a donkey, in clear and smoky glass, signed to base, height 39 cm

A Murano hand blown glass figurine, c.1940. With Murano and…

Murano Hand Blown Glass Figurine, c.1940, 28.5 cm

A Murano hand blown glass figurine, c.1940. With Murano and Arte Florentina labels. Height 28.5 cm

Pair of Murano pink figurines with gold speckles, height 27 cm

Murano Pink Gold Speckled Figurines (7 words)

Pair of Murano pink figurines with gold speckles, height 27 cm

A Murano glass figure in the manner of Seguso, height 21 cm.

Seguso-Style Murano Glass Figure, 21cm

A Murano glass figure in the manner of Seguso, height 21 cm.

A pair of Murano Cenedese glass squirrels figurines

Murano Cenedese Glass Squirrel Figurines

A pair of Murano Cenedese glass squirrels figurines

Pino Signoretto, attributed, pair of Murano art glass Chinese…

Murano Glass Chinese Figures by Pino Signoretto

Pino Signoretto, attributed, pair of Murano art glass Chinese figures, i. 30 x 6.5 x 8.5 cm II. 23 x 7 x 11 cm

Harlequin figurine Italian Murano glass Cenedese with etched…

Murano Glass Harlequin Figurine, Cenedese 1973, 37cm Height

Harlequin figurine Italian Murano glass Cenedese with etched mark to base, Cenedese 1973, Murano, height 37 cm

A pair of red Venetian glass figural candlesticks, second half…

Red Venetian Glass Figural Candlesticks (10 words exactly)

A pair of red Venetian glass figural candlesticks, second half 20th century, the male and female figures each holding a single sconce, the lady's skirt in a spiral decor with complete white threading, embellished with 'Gold dust' aventurine inclusions and…

A Murano glass blackamoor figure with gold inclusions, circa…

Murano Glass Blackamoor Figure with Gold Inclusions, 1930

A Murano glass blackamoor figure with gold inclusions, circa 1930, 41 cm high

A Murano glass figurine of a Dandy, blue, gold & clear glass,…

Blue and Gold Murano Glass Dandy Figurine

A Murano glass figurine of a Dandy, blue, gold & clear glass, height 24.5 cm

A pair of blue Venetian glass figurines, second half 20th…

Blue Venetian Glass Commedia dell' Arte Figurines

A pair of blue Venetian glass figurines, second half 20th century, the rococo Commedia dell' Arte Carnival male and female figures in cased blue, and white glass, applied clear glass embellishments with 'Gold dust, aventurine inclusions, and raised upon…

Good studio glass standing geisha figure, pink glass torso,…

Murano-style Pink Glass Geisha Figure (20cm)

Good studio glass standing geisha figure, pink glass torso, Murano style,height 20 cm

Murano glass standing woman figure woman in green robe with…

Green Robed Aventurine Woman

Murano glass standing woman figure woman in green robe with aventurine decoration, height 23 cm approx.

Murano type glass abstract figure sinuous swan form figure, on…

Sinuous Swan Glass Figure on Heavy Square Base

Murano type glass abstract figure sinuous swan form figure, on square heavy glass base, height 35 cm, total.

Pair of Murano glass figures, depicting a man and women dressed…

Murano Glass Hat Couple

Pair of Murano glass figures, depicting a man and women dressed in hats in tones of red, white and gold fleck glass, height 29 cm (2)

Three piece Venitian garniture, c. 1950, comprising a footed…

1950 Venitian Glass Garniture with Figural Decoration

Three piece Venitian garniture, c. 1950, comprising a footed bowl and a pair of candlesticks, green glass with painted figural decoration and gilt highlights (3), height 28.5 cm, (bowl), 30.5 cm

A Murano glass figurine and jug, 20th century, the taller 21 cm

Murano Glass Figurine and Jug Set

A Murano glass figurine and jug, 20th century, the taller 21 cm

A pair of Murano glass swan figurines. Height 26 cm.

Murano Glass Swan Figurines, 26cm Height

A pair of Murano glass swan figurines. Height 26 cm.

Venetian pair of hand blown goblets one of which is sitting on…

Venetian Romance Goblets

Venetian pair of hand blown goblets one of which is sitting on a trumpet form base, whilst the other on a fluted stem with ball and featuring cherubs and figures amongst a field of flowers, likely an allegory pertaining to romance, height 24 cm

Pair of Murano glass figurines 21 cm high

Murano Glass Figurines (or) Pair of Murano Figurines

Pair of Murano glass figurines 21 cm high

Pair of art glass lady figures (1950s 60s) H 20 cm, in the…

Venetian-style Art Glass Lady Figures with Gilt Specks

Pair of art glass lady figures (1950s 60s) H 20 cm, in the Venetian style, of a lady and gent with' flowing' clothes in red glass with gilt specks to the clear sections such as the gents cravat and sleeves, possibly c1950s - 1960s, height 20 cm

Pair of Murano glass figures, depicting musician playing…

Murano Glass Musician Figures

Pair of Murano glass figures, depicting musician playing saxophone and the other a accordion, in red, white, black and gold fleck glass, a/f, height 22 cm

Pair Murano dancing figures in Kelly green encased colourway,…

Green Murano Dancing Figures with Labels (7 words)

Pair Murano dancing figures in Kelly green encased colourway, with original paper labels, 29 cm heights

A Murano glass figure of a satyr, Alessandro Barbaro, mid 20th…

Murano Satyr Glass Figure

A Murano glass figure of a satyr, Alessandro Barbaro, mid 20th century, modelled in a seated pose, mounted on a spherical base,

Murano glass lady figurine, height 28 cm

28cm Murano Glass Lady Figurine

Murano glass lady figurine, height 28 cm

Murano glass lady figure, 18 cm high approx.

Murano Lady Figure - 18 cm

Murano glass lady figure, 18 cm high approx.

A Murano glass figure of a lady in red, height 28 cm

Red Lady: Murano Glass Figure (28cm)

A Murano glass figure of a lady in red, height 28 cm

Venetian/Murano glass figure of a dancer

Murano Glass Dancer

Venetian/Murano glass figure of a dancer

Pair of Venetian glass figurines with gold fleck

Gold-Flecked Venetian Glass Figurines

Pair of Venetian glass figurines with gold fleck

A pair of Murano glass Costumed dancing figurines, with…

Murano Glass Dancing Figurines with Latticino & Aventurine (1950s)

A pair of Murano glass Costumed dancing figurines, with Latticino and Aventurine c.1950's. Height 35 cm

Venetian Murano glass dancing lady figurine, height 20 cm approx

Murano Glass Dancing Lady Figurine - 20cm Height

Venetian Murano glass dancing lady figurine, height 20 cm approx

Seguso figurine of an Angel-fish, glass, 45 cm high, 10 cm wide,…

Seguso Glass Angel-fish Figurine

Seguso figurine of an Angel-fish, glass, 45 cm high, 10 cm wide, 23 cm deep, Italy

A pair of Murano glass classical figures, Appear in good…

Murano Glass Classical Figures in Good Condition

A pair of Murano glass classical figures, Appear in good condition.

Murano Loredano Rosin (1936-1991) nude figure on stand, glass,…

Murano Nude Figure on Stand

Murano Loredano Rosin (1936-1991) nude figure on stand, glass, signed, (Chip to edge)

Murano glass pair of dancing figures in blue with clear glass…

Damaged Murano Glass Dancing Figures in Blue

Murano glass pair of dancing figures in blue with clear glass aventurine bases. Condition good to poor, lady has lost her head & hand. Height 34 cm

Murano glass figure form candle holder. Mario Badioli (b.1940).…

Signed Murano Glass Candle Holder Figure by Badioli

Murano glass figure form candle holder. Mario Badioli (b.1940). Signed to base. Height 32 cm

A fine pair of Murano glass 'Thousand Flower' figurines, circa…

Murano Glass Thousand Flower Figurines

A fine pair of Murano glass 'Thousand Flower' figurines, circa mid 20th century, the rococo styled male and female pair, their attire modelled from a patchwork of vibrant millefiori, the heads, hands and other features in clear glass embellished with gold…

A Venini figure 'Giangurgolo' from the 'Commedia Dell'arte…

Venini Giangurgolo Figure by Fulvio Bianconi

A Venini figure 'Giangurgolo' from the 'Commedia Dell'arte series' designed by Fulvio Bianconi, acid-stencil signature to base. 36 cm high

Murano glass pair of figures of a man & woman with Murano…

Murano Glass Couple Figures, 1950s

Murano glass pair of figures of a man & woman with Murano stickers circa 1950s condition good to fair, restoration to one. Height 30 cm

Murano glass pair of Carnival Dancers in blue & white…

Blue and White Murano Carnival Dancers

Murano glass pair of Carnival Dancers in blue & white traditional attire. Condition good, minor wear. Height 34.5 cm

Pair of Venetian glass figures

Venetian Glass Couple

Pair of Venetian glass figures

A Murano glass figurine, second half 20th century, the Commedia…

Blue and White Murano Glass Commedia dell' Arte Figure

A Murano glass figurine, second half 20th century, the Commedia dell' Arte Carnival figure in flecked blue and white cased glass with applied clear glass embellishments with gold inclusions, upon a spreading domed base. Height 25.5 cm

Pair Venetian glass Murano figurines

Murano Glass Figurine Pair

Pair Venetian glass Murano figurines

Pair Murano glass figures, Each standing 23 cm high. Latticino…

Gold Inlaid Latticino Murano Glass Figures

Pair Murano glass figures, Each standing 23 cm high. Latticino technique with gold inclusions

A pair of Murano glass figures, woman in a dress and a…

Murano Glass Couple Figures, 38cm

A pair of Murano glass figures, woman in a dress and a gentleman, bearing Murano label. Height 38 cm.

Murano glass wrestlers figure group, with gold inclusions, 21…

Gold-Inlaid Murano Glass Wrestlers

Murano glass wrestlers figure group, with gold inclusions, 21 cm high approx

Murano art glass pair of masquerade figures in light blue with…

Blue and Gold Murano Masquerade Figures

Murano art glass pair of masquerade figures in light blue with gold flecks throughout, circa 1950. Height of tallest 26 cm

A pair of Murano art glass figures, lady and gentleman in pink…

Murano Pink and Adventurine Glass Couple

A pair of Murano art glass figures, lady and gentleman in pink and adventurine. Height 35 cm (approx)

A Murano art glass lady figure, aqua and white, with…

Aqua Adventurine Lady: Murano Glass Figure

A Murano art glass lady figure, aqua and white, with adventurine. Height 24 cm

Pair of vintage Murano red & clear glass figures of a lady and…

Murano Glass Lady and Gent Figures

Pair of vintage Murano red & clear glass figures of a lady and gent, 25.5 & 26 cm high (2)

Pair of vintage Murano figures of a lady and gent, turquoise &…

Turquoise Murano Lady and Gent Figures (Set of 2)

Pair of vintage Murano figures of a lady and gent, turquoise & clear, 20 cm high (2)

Pair Murano glass figures. Man and woman fishers. Stamp of…

Murano Fishers Pair

Pair Murano glass figures. Man and woman fishers. Stamp of Giacobbe, Venice to each. Chip to man. Height 30 cm

A mid-20th century Venetian Murano glass figurine of a lady,…

Venetian Murano Glass Lady Figurine

A mid-20th century Venetian Murano glass figurine of a lady, she stands with long mottled pink dress billowing at the base, matching hat, the clear glass highlights with gilt inclusions, conforming spreading circular base. Height 26.5 cm