Retro Art Glass: Murano glass mid-century Seguso
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This style of sommerso duck is an icon of Archimede Seguso. Made in the 1950s in Murano, Italy.
Offered as a full set of three. (1) reaching duck (1) leaning duck (1) perching duck.
Very unusual to find as a set.
Set of three. Price reflects irreversible calcium deposits on their feet and tails. Previous owner must have displayed them in a pond or fountain. Not a good idea...but since it's already happened, these ducks would make excellent pond decor. The calcium isn't apparent unless studied closely. These fine ducks would display nicely anywhere, the calcium deposits are light.
The calcium deposit on two of the ducks feet and all three tails is hard to see as it is a uniform and shallow 'veil'. See image 2. More visible is the calcium deposits on the feet shown at the left in image 2. This duck has white deposits showing, on its feet only. No chips or cracks. Bottom-wear present on polished flat bases.
Reaching duck is 10' tall, leaning duck is 7.5' tall, perching duck is 7.75' tall. Each weigh 2 lbs, 6 lbs total weight.
These big, beautiful vintage Murano ducks were blown by hand in sommerso (two colors blown together). Normal price today runs 125.00 to 200.00 each. Fantastic bargain for the set of three at only 129.00.