20th Jan, 2021 14:30

The British & Continental Ceramics & Glass Auction

 
  Lot 1082
 

A MURANO GLASS SCULPTURE OF A BUFFALO

MURANO GLASS SCULPTURE OF A BUFFALO,
in the manner of Ermanno Nason, modelled standing upright on all fours, the green glass body with scavo finish, 58cm long, 33cm high

 

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Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £700 - £1,000


Condition Report
Condition good to fair.
Restoration to the tail and to the left ear, also areas of chipping to each restoration.
Restoration has not been carried out professionally.
Other than that, there is general surface wear to the piece throughout.
The brown coating is a scavenger finish, and is an intended technique.
Approximately 43kg
Additional images now available.
The bull is approximately 20cm wide.

 
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