{"product_id":"formia-murano-sommerso-glass-goose-downward","title":"Formia Vetri di Murano Sommerso Glass Goose or Duck, 13 in, Downward, Label","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking example of mid-century modern Italian art glass, this boldly stylized goose \/ duck sculpture was crafted by the celebrated Murano studio \u003cstrong\u003eFormia Vetri di Murano. \u003c\/strong\u003eWith its elongated, abstracted form and luminous glass body, this piece embodies the confident, sculptural aesthetic of 1950s–60s Venetian design — equally at home on a collector's shelf or as a dramatic decorative accent. The bill faces gracefully downward, designed to complement its upward-facing sister piece as a perfectly matched flanking pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Formia Vetri di Murano label\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare and desirable feature that confirms authenticity and adds significant provenance value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Body Technique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The torso features an elegant semi-translucent milky white finish reminiscent of the classic Venetian Alabastro or opaline glass treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant Wing Patch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A stunning crackled turquoise-blue inclusion highlights the wing and flank section, creating a beautiful focal point that contrasts perfectly with the neutral body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied Accents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bill is crafted from a separate, masterfully applied piece of translucent pink art glass, while subtle metallic dusting or fine glass powders give the lower chest area its shimmering texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Maker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Founded in 1962 on the island of Murano by master glassmakers Formentello and Mian, the Formia studio became legendary during the 1970s and 1980s specifically for its highly stylized, elegant large-scale bird and animal sculptures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏛️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Acquisition Opportunity: The Complete Matching Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional sculpture is \u003cstrong\u003ePart II\u003c\/strong\u003e of an originally intended pair. Finding a single piece of this quality with its original label intact is a collector's milestone — finding the complete pair is exceedingly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Matching Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sister sculpture (Part I) features the bill facing upward, designed to flank a mantelpiece, sideboard, or display cabinet perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair Discount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchase both pieces together and save 10% — discount is applied automatically at checkout. No code needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formia Vetri di Murano, Murano, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century Modern (MCM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murano Art Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 inches (approx. 33.02 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 inches (approx. 8.89 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 inches (approx. 12.70 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 lbs (approx. 2.49 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignatures\/Marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Formia Vetri di Murano paper label intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition consistent with age and careful display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass:\u003c\/strong\u003e No chips, cracks, or repairs. 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