Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Catalogue

Lot 1134: Mid-20th Century Amethyst Sommerso Glass Bird by Barbini? and Further Art Glassware

This auction ended on August 27, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £15 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £12

A Barbini? Murano art glass bird sculpture of elongated, stylized form, executed using the sommerso technique. The piece features a deep amethyst glass core encased within a thick clear glass exterior, forming a slender curved neck and a small crest. It is supported by a substantial, lavender-toned glass base with a moulded, textured finish. Accompanying the figure is an amber pressed glass footed bowl of flared form, featuring a deeply ruffled rim with shell-moulded texture and star motifs to the panels. The group further includes a small art glass jug with alternating vertical stripes of opaque pink and translucent green glass, fitted with a clear glass applied loop handle.
Height: 33 cm.