Artistica Murano CCC Vintage Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine

Description

Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian glass fish sculpture, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy, probably by the Artistica Murano CCC glassworks (also known as Cristallo Venezia CCC). A very similar design, in the form of a lamp, can be found online with a label that reads "Artistica Murano, CCC". Reference: [click here]. In a stunning combination of purple glass cased in blue glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique.

Size

Measures approx 6.5 inches tall by 5 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Has a small hard to see nibble to the back fin, shown in final picture, and a couple of small surface scratches.