Murano glass fruit centerpiece – Mid-20th century

Murano Glass Fruit Centerpiece – Mid-20th Century An elegant decorative composition in Murano glass, dating from the mid-20th century, consisting of a rectangular tray in cobalt blue glass and an assortment of fruits and vegetables handcrafted from polychrome glass paste. The composition includes various decorative elements, such as pears, apples, bananas, eggplants, and other fruits and vegetables, characterized by vibrant colors, sinuous shapes, and glossy surfaces. There are a few minor chips, consistent with the period and the handcrafted nature of the objects. The tray, embellished with a relief decoration featuring geometric and floral motifs, highlights the color contrast with the colored glass elements. An original decorative centerpiece, representative of the style and glassmaking tradition of Murano in the mid-20th century, suitable both as a decorative piece and as a collector’s item. Period: mid-20th century, circa 1950–1960. Provenance: Murano, Venice, Italy. Material: polychrome art glass. Tray dimensions: 35 × 25 cm.