Murano Glass ‘Sommerso’ Duck Figure in Red and Orange c.1950s-60s

This is a classic example of a mid-century glass duck figure produced on the Isle of Murano in Venice, Italy.

The duck has a red and orange core and is encased in a thick layer of clear (flint) glass. This has been crimped and manipulated to form a wide-open beak, eyes, flared wings and a tail. The technique of encasing numerous layers of glass is referred to as ‘Sommerso’.

The piece sits on a thickened, discoid base which has been crimped with segments of small impressed squares. The underside is plain and unmarked.

It has a maximum height of approximately 22.3cm.

It has an unwrapped weight of 670g.

It is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks.