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Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends

$1,250per set
£950.82per set
€1,096.02per set
CA$1,774.74per set
A$1,904.69per set
CHF 1,020.99per set
MX$22,922.08per set
NOK 12,873.17per set
SEK 11,738.54per set
DKK 8,187.26per set

About the Item

A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art glass fruits, originally designed by Italian designer Alfredo Barbini, are two shades of blue with clear/transparent and gold leaves. Use as bookends (intended use) or decorative objects.
  • Attributed to:
    Alfredo Barbini (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Diameter: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. - Very Good condition as shown in images and video. - One very small nick to end of peach leaf as shown in last image. - Books for photo-op only.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1314245078802

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