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This is a vintage Arturo Bambini Italian Murano art glass cockatoo sculpture, crafted with ruby-pink glass and sparkling gold aventurine flecks.
Key Features
* Material: Hand-blown Italian art glass containing suspended gold dust or flecks (aventurine) inside a translucent ruby-pink body.
* Design Details: Features a clear glass crest, detailed wings, and a curved clear glass base, complemented by a solid dark or black glass beak and eyes
* Origin and Era: Traditionally attributed to Venetian and Murano glassworks (such as Formia or Oggetti) popular during the mid-century.
The current market value for a vintage Italian Murano pink and gold aventurine cockatoo sculpture in excellent condition generally ranges from $375to $475 USD.
The exact value fluctuates based on the following specific criteria:
Key Value Determinants
* Size and Weight: These sculptures typically stand between 12 to 16 inches tall. Larger, heavier pieces sitting around 14 to 15 inches carry a higher valuation closer to the $375– $475 range compared to smaller tabletop varieties.
* Maker Attribition: While many are unsigned, pieces this piece still retains its original foil manufacturer labels from premium Murano glassworks like Formia (Fornace Mian) or Oggetti routinely command the higher end of the spectrum.
