Archimede Seguso Bianco Nero Murano Glass Large Elephant Sculpture VTG 1960s MCM For Sale

Vintage Archimede Seguso "Bianco Nero" Murano Glass Large Elephant Sculpture (Attributed)

For your consideration is this striking vintage mid-century modern Italian art glass elephant sculpture, executed in the highly collectible "Bianco Nero" (White and Black) patterned glass technique.

Hand-crafted on the island of Murano, Italy, during the 1960s MCM era, this substantial piece features a prominent trunk-up posture—traditionally symbolizing good luck, wisdom, and prosperity. The sculpture is formed with sleek, minimalist disk ears pressed tight to the body and a neatly tucked tail, demonstrating the masterfully controlled fluidity characteristic of the region's elite mid-20th-century workshops.

DESIGN & ATTRIBUTION DETAILS:

• Maker: Confidently attributed to the legendary master glassmaker Archimede Seguso.
• Series: This piece flawlessly aligns with the documented large elephant model from his historic Fantasy Line.
• Craftsmanship: The base features a hand-sheared, ground-down, and polished pontil scar—the definitive proof of authentic, furnace-blown Murano glass artisanship.
• Note on Labels: As is standard for Murano glass of this era, the original water-soluble paper/foil export label has been lost over time. However, the precise anatomical shape, technique execution, and weight metrics strongly support this attribution.

DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS:

• Height: Approx. 5.5 inches (Tabletop to highest point)
• Length/Depth: Approx. 6.5 inches (Maximum horizontal length)
• Width: Approx. 3.5 inches
• Color: Dense Opaque White (Lattimo) with Glossy Onyx Black swirls.

CONDITION REPORT:

• Excellent Vintage Condition: The glass body is structurally flawless, showing no chips, cracks, fleabites, or internal fractures.
• Wear: The smooth, flat undersides of the feet exhibit minor micro-scratching/light shelf scuffs strictly consistent with age and residential display. The ground pontil scar on the base is entirely original to the hand-made manufacturing process.

SHIPPING & HANDLING:

• All items will be securely packed and promptly shipped with full insurance & tracking provided.

NOTE:

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