How can I tell if a Murano glass clown is real?

There are a variety of ways to ensure the authenticity of your Murano glass clown. The easiest way is with a certificate of authenticity, which comes with all Murano glass pieces. It should state that the piece was made in Venice or Murano. Any other location is not Murano glass. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Glass Clowns

Mid Century Molded Glass Vase

Large Clowns

Murano Glass Face Vase

Clown Sculpture

Clown Silver

Organic Shape Vase

Italian Vintage Clowns

Fratelli Toso Murano Decanter

Glass Clowns For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of glass clowns is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique glass clowns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. Find 54 antique and vintage glass clowns at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Glass clowns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of glass clowns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Modern glass clowns are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made glass clowns over the years, but those made by Fratelli Toso, Alfredo Barbini and Murano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Glass Clowns?

Glass clowns can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $750, while the lowest priced sells for $154 and the highest can go for as much as $8,400.

Questions About Glass Clowns

How can I tell if a Murano glass clown is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are a variety of ways to ensure the authenticity of your Murano glass clown. The easiest way is with a certificate of authenticity, which comes with all Murano glass pieces. It should state that the piece was made in Venice or Murano. Any other location is not Murano glass. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How a Craving for Color Revolutionized Glass

After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.

Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round

The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.

He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?

The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.

Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity

Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.

African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You

It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

More Ways To Browse

Vintage Oversized Jacket

Bow Jacket

Vintage Striped Pants

Murano Pink Decanter

Murano Sommerso Glass Decanter

Vintage Ceramic Clowns

Murano Face Vase

Murano Glass By Stefano Toso

Murano Glass Face Vase

Black Glass Clown

Salt And Pepper Figurines

Murano Clown Decanter

Glass Clowns

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Reserved for Jamie - Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Blue Clown Face Decanter

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Pink Red Face Italian Art Glass Bottle Decanter

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Coral Vase

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Carnival Art

Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Vitange Genuine Murano Glass Clowns

Italian Glass

Pair of Cenedese Clown Figures

20th Century American Glass

Gordon Smith Tomato Clown Fish Paperweight

Late 20th Century American Ceramics

Wall Mounted Ceramic Clown

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Artistic Murano Clown by Fratelli Toso, circa 1940s

Vintage 1970s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain

Bing Grondahl Figurine Clown #2508

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Hermès Tea Set "Le Clown Acrobate"

Vintage 1930s Belgian Drawings

Pencil Engraving of a Clown by Armand Henrion, 1930s