Description

This exquisite hand-blown art glass paperweight, shaped like a ripe apple, is a testament to the mastery of the Barbini Murano glassworks in Italy. Crafted from high-quality, heavy lead crystal, the piece utilizes the sommerso (submerged) technique to create a stunning optical illusion of an apple suspended within a thick, clear glass casing.

The sculpture features a delicately textured, ribbed glass leaf and a gracefully curved stem, both fused seamlessly to the body. The clarity of the glass is exceptional, catching and refracting light to create a brilliant "inner glow" effect. The underside is polished flat for stability and bears the authentic etched signature "Barbini Murano" alongside what appears to be a date or production code, confirming its provenance and collector value.

• Artist/Studio: Barbini Murano

• Origin: Murano, Italy

• Material: Hand-Blown Sommerso Glass / Crystal

• Design: Botanical Apple with textured leaf and stem

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no visible chips, cracks, or heavy scratching.

• Signage: Etched signature on the base.

Keywords

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