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Murano Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture
Murano Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture

Murano Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture

By Murano 5

Located in Munich, DE

Very huge Murano glass dolphin sculpture, Italy 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Clear Crystal Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Daum of France
Clear Crystal Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Daum of France

Clear Crystal Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Daum of France

By Daum

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful clear crystal art glass dolphin sculpture by Daum of France, circa 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Italian Murano Smoked Glass Dolphin Sculpture, 1960s
Italian Murano Smoked Glass Dolphin Sculpture, 1960s

Italian Murano Smoked Glass Dolphin Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Sculptures This elegant Murano smoked glass dolphin sculpture captures the essence of Italian glass artistry from the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano Filigrana Glass Dolphin Sculpture, 20th Century
Venini Murano Filigrana Glass Dolphin Sculpture, 20th Century

Venini Murano Filigrana Glass Dolphin Sculpture, 20th Century

Located in NICE, FR

The Murano glass dolphin sculpture, attributed to Venini, handcrafted in Italy during the 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Glass Dolphin Sculpture by V. Nason & C. on Bullicante Base
Murano Sommerso Glass Dolphin Sculpture by V. Nason & C. on Bullicante Base

Murano Sommerso Glass Dolphin Sculpture by V. Nason & C. on Bullicante Base

By Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Elegant Murano art glass dolphin sculpture attributed to V. Nason & C., Italy, circa late 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Large Hand-Blown Murano Crystal Leaded Glass Dolphin Sculpture Archimede Seguso
Large Hand-Blown Murano Crystal Leaded Glass Dolphin Sculpture Archimede Seguso

Large Hand-Blown Murano Crystal Leaded Glass Dolphin Sculpture Archimede Seguso

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large hand-blown Murano handblown art glass dolphin sculpture by Archimede Seguso featuring a stylized dolphin riding on a splashing wave.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture
Mid-Century Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture

Mid-Century Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

While the sculpture is mostly transparent, the beautiful blue glass over the dolphin's back adds enough dimension to this beautiful aquatic piece.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Signed Jaroslav Svoboda Czech Bohemian Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture, Cobalt Blue
Signed Jaroslav Svoboda Czech Bohemian Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture, Cobalt Blue

Signed Jaroslav Svoboda Czech Bohemian Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture, Cobalt Blue

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking signed Czech art glass dolphin sculpture by Jaroslav Svoboda, rendered in rich cobalt-blue and clear glass with an intricate internal net-like pattern of silvery-white inc...

Category

Late 20th Century Czech Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture, Handcrafted Art Glass, 1983
Italian Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture, Handcrafted Art Glass, 1983

Italian Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture, Handcrafted Art Glass, 1983

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1274 This beautiful Italian Murano glass dolphin is hand crafted. With original Murano label and signed B.R. 83.

Category

Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture, Mid-Century Italy, 1950
Vintage Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture, Mid-Century Italy, 1950

Vintage Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture, Mid-Century Italy, 1950

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage mid century modern Italian Murano glass sculpture of a dolphin riding a wave.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Licio Zanetti, Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture from 60s
Licio Zanetti, Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture from 60s

Licio Zanetti, Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture from 60s

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Catania, CT

Great manufacturing for this large sculpture made from clear Murano glass. Signed on the base by Licio Zanetti and produced in Murano during the 1960s. No chips or cracks.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

XXL Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Formia Vetri Italian Studio Art Glass Fish
XXL Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Formia Vetri Italian Studio Art Glass Fish

XXL Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Formia Vetri Italian Studio Art Glass Fish

By Formia Murano

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Executed in clear and subtly smoky glass tones, the sculpture captures the dolphin in an elegant, dynamic pose, leaping gracefully above stylized waves.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Dolphin Sculpture in Murano Glass
Dolphin Sculpture in Murano Glass

Dolphin Sculpture in Murano Glass

By Antonio Zanetti

Located in Catania, IT

Blue Murano glass dolphin sitting on top of a clear glass sphere.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Handcrafted Solid Teak Dolphin Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Handcrafted Solid Teak Dolphin Sculpture with Glass Eyes

Handcrafted Solid Teak Dolphin Sculpture with Glass Eyes

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful solid teak handcrafted dolphin sculpture with black glass eyes, circa 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vetri Murano Crystal Glass Italian Dolphin Fish Sculpture
Vetri Murano Crystal Glass Italian Dolphin Fish Sculpture

Vetri Murano Crystal Glass Italian Dolphin Fish Sculpture

By Murano 5

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vetri Murano crystal glass 9" Italian dolphin fish sculpture, circa late 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

A Large Art Glass Sculpture Of Dolphin, Czech Republic
A Large Art Glass Sculpture Of Dolphin, Czech Republic

A Large Art Glass Sculpture Of Dolphin, Czech Republic

Located in Norton, MA

A Large Art Glass Sculpture of Dolphin, Paper Label: Czech Republic

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Daum Dolphin On Standard Clear Crystal Glass Sculpture, France
Daum Dolphin On Standard Clear Crystal Glass Sculpture, France

Daum Dolphin On Standard Clear Crystal Glass Sculpture, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass sculpture by Daum, France. The sculpture is a dolphin.

Category

Antique 1860s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Beautiful Extra Large Deluxe Signed Daum Glass Crystal Dolphin Sculpture
Beautiful Extra Large Deluxe Signed Daum Glass Crystal Dolphin Sculpture

Beautiful Extra Large Deluxe Signed Daum Glass Crystal Dolphin Sculpture

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is an Estate Large Daum Dolphin Glass Sculpture. Signed Daum at base of Tail.

Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Murano Glass Dolphin Attributed to Barbini
Murano Glass Dolphin Attributed to Barbini

Murano Glass Dolphin Attributed to Barbini

By Barbini, Venini, Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Houston, TX

Murano glass dolphin attributed to Barbini. This beautiful colorful dolphin figure or sculpture is hand blown with gold inclusions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sculpture in Murano glass, pink Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock
Sculpture in Murano glass, pink Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock

Sculpture in Murano glass, pink Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock

By Formia Murano

Located in Venezia, IT

Sculpture in Murano glass, pink Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 15 cm x H 40 cm x D 15 cm ( L 5.9" x H 15.7" x D 5.9") We recently came across the untouc...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculpture in Murano glass, grey Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock
Sculpture in Murano glass, grey Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock

Sculpture in Murano glass, grey Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock

By Formia Murano

Located in Venezia, IT

Sculpture in Murano glass, grey Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 22 cm x H 28 cm x D 22 cm ( L 8.6" x H 11.0" x D 8.6") We recently came across the untouc...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculpture in Murano glass, grey Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock
Sculpture in Murano glass, grey Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock

Sculpture in Murano glass, grey Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock

By Formia Murano

Located in Venezia, IT

Sculpture in Murano glass, grey Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 22 cm x H 28 cm x D 22 cm ( L 8.6" x H 11.0" x D 8.6") We recently came across the untouc...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculpture in Murano glass, white Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock
Sculpture in Murano glass, white Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock

Sculpture in Murano glass, white Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock

By Formia Murano

Located in Venezia, IT

Sculpture in Murano glass, white Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 34 cm x H 44 cm x D 34 cm ( L 13.3" x H 17.3" x D 13.3") We recently came across the unt...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Dolphin Sculpture in blue and crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock
Vintage Dolphin Sculpture in blue and crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock

Vintage Dolphin Sculpture in blue and crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock

By G. Campanella & Co.

Located in Venezia, IT

Dolphin Sculpture in blue and crystal Murano glass, crystal base, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 22 cm x H 34 cm x D 22 cm ( L 8.6" x H 13.3" x D 8.6") We recently came across the un...

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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Royal Gallery Italian Crystal Glass 12" Dolphin Fish Sculpture Murano Style
Royal Gallery Italian Crystal Glass 12" Dolphin Fish Sculpture Murano Style

Royal Gallery Italian Crystal Glass 12" Dolphin Fish Sculpture Murano Style

By Royal Gallery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Royal Gallery Italian Crystal Glass 12" Dolphin Fish Sculpture Murano Style. Circa Late 20th Century.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Licio Zanetti Abstract Murano Glass Fish, Whale or Dolphin Sculpture on Rock
Licio Zanetti Abstract Murano Glass Fish, Whale or Dolphin Sculpture on Rock

Licio Zanetti Abstract Murano Glass Fish, Whale or Dolphin Sculpture on Rock

By Licio Zanetti, Zanetti Murano

Located in Miami, FL

Licio Zanetti abstract murano glass Fish, Whale or Dolphin Sculpture stylized on a hand carved glass rock.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Big dolphin Sculpture in vintage Murano glass by Formia Venezia, Italy, in stock
Big dolphin Sculpture in vintage Murano glass by Formia Venezia, Italy, in stock

Big dolphin Sculpture in vintage Murano glass by Formia Venezia, Italy, in stock

By Formia Murano

Located in Venezia, IT

Sculpture in Murano glass, white dolphin with crystal details, Italy, in stock Dimensions: L 15 cm x H 51 cm x D 37 cm ( L 5.9" x H 20.0" x D 14.5") We recently came across the unt...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Livio Seguso “Dolphin” Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
Livio Seguso “Dolphin” Murano Glass, 1955, Italy

Livio Seguso “Dolphin” Murano Glass, 1955, Italy

By Livio Seguso

Located in Milano, IT

Livio Seguso “Dolphin “Murano glass, 1955, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Glass Dolphin and Seahorse, Half of 20th Century
Vintage Glass Dolphin and Seahorse, Half of 20th Century

Vintage Glass Dolphin and Seahorse, Half of 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Dolphin and seahorse is a original decorative object realized in the half of 20th century. Made in Italy. Original art glass with silver glitter. The set includes a dolphin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

1990s Barovier Style Modern White and Gold Murano Glass Dolphin
1990s Barovier Style Modern White and Gold Murano Glass Dolphin

1990s Barovier Style Modern White and Gold Murano Glass Dolphin

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This elegant 1990s Murano glass sculpture features a dynamic, leaping dolphin cresting an abstract stylized wave, executed in the distinctive grand style of legendary Venetian glassh...

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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Bronze Dolphin Palais De La Mediterranee Palace Door-Handle Sculpture, 1940s
Bronze Dolphin Palais De La Mediterranee Palace Door-Handle Sculpture, 1940s

Bronze Dolphin Palais De La Mediterranee Palace Door-Handle Sculpture, 1940s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

The sculpture is masterfully forged in hammered bronze, its graceful curves capturing the movement and vitality of a dolphin with extraordinary refinement.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Dolphin Table-top Figures-A Set of Nine
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Dolphin Table-top Figures-A Set of Nine

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Dolphin Table-top Figures-A Set of Nine

Located in Downingtown, PA

Oceanic Symphony: A Set of Nine Vintage Italian Murano Glass Double Dolphin Figures Late 20th Century This whimsical collection of seven vintage Italian glass table miniatures beaut...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label
Mid-Century Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label

Mid-Century Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label

By V. Nasson & Co.

Located in Warrenton, OR

Mid-Century Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

French Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Woman and Dolphin Sculpture
French Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Woman and Dolphin Sculpture

French Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Woman and Dolphin Sculpture

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Lovely glazed ceramic representation of a nude woman reclining on a dolphin's back. Craquelure finish on the woman. Signed and dated "GN, 1946."

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Ceramics

Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture Aquarium Gold Nautical Mid Century Figurine Sea
Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture Aquarium Gold Nautical Mid Century Figurine Sea

Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture Aquarium Gold Nautical Mid Century Figurine Sea

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A fine and whimsical Murano art glass fish or dolphin sculpture made of clear and colored glass with an aquarium in the center of the fish's belly contaning two goldfish surrounded b...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Two Dolphin Fish Fratelli Toso Italian Venetian Murano Millefiori, Italy, 1950s
Two Dolphin Fish Fratelli Toso Italian Venetian Murano Millefiori, Italy, 1950s

Two Dolphin Fish Fratelli Toso Italian Venetian Murano Millefiori, Italy, 1950s

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing set of Venetian murano glass Items, made in Italy, circa 1950s. Clear glass multi colored, with gold, blue, green, yellow white and orange glass. No chips, cracks, or flea...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

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Modern Italian Light Blue Blown Glass Dolphin Sculpture
Modern Italian Light Blue Blown Glass Dolphin Sculpture

Modern Italian Light Blue Blown Glass Dolphin Sculpture

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H 18.51 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in

Modern Italian Light Blue Blown Glass Dolphin Sculpture

Located in BORGO VENETO, IT

This is a Italian light blue glass dolphin sculpture made by the glass maker Sergio Costantini.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Crystal Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Daum France, 1960s
Crystal Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Daum France, 1960s

Crystal Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Daum France, 1960s

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H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in

Crystal Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Daum France, 1960s

By Daum

Located in Lugano, TI

Splendid crystal glass sculpture of a dolphin by Daum France. Signed Daum France on the base.

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Vintage 1960s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Modern Murano Blown Glass Dolphin Shrinking Italian Sculpture
Modern Murano Blown Glass Dolphin Shrinking Italian Sculpture

Modern Murano Blown Glass Dolphin Shrinking Italian Sculpture

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H 17.72 in W 6.7 in D 10.63 in

Modern Murano Blown Glass Dolphin Shrinking Italian Sculpture

Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB

This is a sculpture made in Murano. By a famous master. It is in two color and the measurements are 45cm high and 27 cm width. The base is 16 cm width and 17 cm high.

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leaf Dolphin bone
Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leaf Dolphin bone

Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leaf Dolphin bone

By Simone Crestani

Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT

"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Prezioso #05 Goblet, a captivating embodiment of elegance and gr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Steuben Crystal Sculpture Paperweights of Dolphins, Lloyd Atkins, Signed
Pair of Steuben Crystal Sculpture Paperweights of Dolphins, Lloyd Atkins, Signed

Pair of Steuben Crystal Sculpture Paperweights of Dolphins, Lloyd Atkins, Signed

By Steuben Glass

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of midcentury Steuben figurative mouth blown crystal sculptural paperweights of features colorless art glass in full body form of dolphins (porpoise) designed by Lloyd Atkins 19...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Sommerso Dolphin Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
Sommerso Dolphin Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass

Sommerso Dolphin Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful blue and clear Sommerso art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece is 16.5" long and in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sommerso

Murano Art Glass Dolphin Figurine
Murano Art Glass Dolphin Figurine

Murano Art Glass Dolphin Figurine

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H 4.75 in W 7.25 in D 3 in

Murano Art Glass Dolphin Figurine

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Murano hand blown glass dolphin with blue and pink accents. Signed "Venezia 93."

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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

1980s Mid-Century Modern Brown Heavy Murano Glass Sculpture of a Dolphin
1980s Mid-Century Modern Brown Heavy Murano Glass Sculpture of a Dolphin

1980s Mid-Century Modern Brown Heavy Murano Glass Sculpture of a Dolphin

By Nason and Moretti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A rare brown murano glass dolphin in perfect conditions, it has been made in the eighties.

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Dolphin, circa 1970
Vintage Murano Glass Dolphin, circa 1970

Vintage Murano Glass Dolphin, circa 1970

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H 7.49 in W 2.37 in D 5.52 in

Vintage Murano Glass Dolphin, circa 1970

By Vetreria Rubelli

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Nice dolphin glass with pure gold inside, made in Italy, circa 1970 by Vetreria Rubelli.

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Signed Murano Italy Sculpture of Two Fish Sharks Dolphins
Signed Murano Italy Sculpture of Two Fish Sharks Dolphins

Signed Murano Italy Sculpture of Two Fish Sharks Dolphins

By Alfredo Rossi

Located in West Hartford, CT

Standing twenty six inches tall, this golden Murano glass sculpture is guaranteed to set your home apart. It is signed on the bottom and is in mint condition with a weight of close t...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Postmodern Hand-Modeled Murano Glass Decorative Dolphin, Italy
Postmodern Hand-Modeled Murano Glass Decorative Dolphin, Italy

Postmodern Hand-Modeled Murano Glass Decorative Dolphin, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, in 1970s, in Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original condition. Width: ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

"Merman Riding Dolphin, " Highly Rare, 16" Art Deco Sculpture by Nielsen
"Merman Riding Dolphin, " Highly Rare, 16" Art Deco Sculpture by Nielsen

"Merman Riding Dolphin, " Highly Rare, 16" Art Deco Sculpture by Nielsen

By Kai Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sleek and sensual, this large, extraordinary porcelain sculpture was created by Kai Nielsen, Denmark's leading figurative sculptor in the first decades of the 20th century. Nielsen w...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Steuben Blown Glass Dolphins
Pair of Vintage Steuben Blown Glass Dolphins

Pair of Vintage Steuben Blown Glass Dolphins

By Steuben Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of blown glass dolphins. Etched in the glass on the underside: Steuben. American, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Seguso Murano Opal Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Leaping Dolphin Sculpture
Seguso Murano Opal Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Leaping Dolphin Sculpture

Seguso Murano Opal Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Leaping Dolphin Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent green, blue, dark spots and gold flecks Italian art glass leaping dolphin or fish sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Daum Blown Glass Dolphin Sculpture
French Daum Blown Glass Dolphin Sculpture

French Daum Blown Glass Dolphin Sculpture

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H 22.5 in W 5 in D 7.5 in

French Daum Blown Glass Dolphin Sculpture

By Daum

Located in Fairfax, VA

Hand blown glass sculpture of a dolphin in modern design by Daum France.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Dolphin Murano clear and smokey art glass sculpture.
1970s Dolphin Murano clear and smokey art glass sculpture.

1970s Dolphin Murano clear and smokey art glass sculpture.

Located in Caprino Veronese, VR

Nice Murano art glass Dolphin sculpture, not signed, made in 1990s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Dolphin Wall Hanging Sculpture
Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Dolphin Wall Hanging Sculpture

Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Dolphin Wall Hanging Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exceptional and rare mixed metal Dolphin Sculpture by Mexican Master Sergio Bustamante.

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Vintage 1960s Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Trio Of Dolphins Sculpture
Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Trio Of Dolphins Sculpture

Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Trio Of Dolphins Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exceptional Mixed Metal Sculpture by Mexican Master Sergio Bustamante. This interesting piece depicts a trio of whimsical connected dolphins in copper & brass with glass eyes.

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Vintage 1970s Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture Murano, Italy by L. Omesto for Oggetti, 1980s
Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture Murano, Italy by L. Omesto for Oggetti, 1980s

Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture Murano, Italy by L. Omesto for Oggetti, 1980s

By Oggetti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This beautiful art-glass dolphin sculpture was made for Oggetti in Murano, Italy and was hand-blown by the artisan L.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Dolphin
Italian Murano Glass Dolphin

Italian Murano Glass Dolphin

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H 14 in W 3 in D 12 in

Italian Murano Glass Dolphin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful Italian Murano glass dolphin is handcrafted, features a white streak design, and is in great condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

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Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Mid-Century Modern Op Art

Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Mid-Century Modern Op Art

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Warrenton, OR

Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Mid-Century Modern Op Art. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This Abraha...

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Acrylic, Lucite

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Murano Style Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Murano Style Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$420

H 12 in W 8.5 in D 3 in

Murano Style Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

This listing features a beautiful yellow and green stripped fish with silver leaf flake details. Murano glass dates back to the 6th century AD with the island of Murano becoming a pr...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Style Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Murano Style Art Glass Fish Sculpture

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$420

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Located in Dallas, TX

This listing features a beautiful orange Murano glass fish sculpture. This fish has a green tail with a transparent orange body and green speckles. Murano glass dates back to the 6t...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Signed, Xlarge Silver Leaf Infused Blown Glass Fish Sculpture, Josef Marcolin
Signed, Xlarge Silver Leaf Infused Blown Glass Fish Sculpture, Josef Marcolin

Signed, Xlarge Silver Leaf Infused Blown Glass Fish Sculpture, Josef Marcolin

By Marcolin Art Crystal

Located in Warrenton, OR

Signed, Xlarge Silver Leaf Infused Blown Glass Fish Sculpture, Josef Marcolin Blue & Silver Fleck. ****NOTE: Our Shop is Closing end May; items will not be available thereafter....

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Murano Italian Art Glass Sword Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage

Murano Italian Art Glass Sword Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage

By Murano 5

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1960s. A nice piece of art for any room.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass Fish Sculpture

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture

$548

H 8.27 in W 4.34 in D 14.97 in

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Elegant hand-blown Murano glass fish sculpture featuring vibrant swirls of orange, brown, white, and hints of blue. This mid-century decorative piece showcases the exceptional crafts...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Vintage Sommerso Art Glass Whale Sculpture by Murano Glass

Vintage Sommerso Art Glass Whale Sculpture by Murano Glass

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning Vintage Sommerso Art Glass Whale Sculpture by Murano Glass of Italy. Beautiful vintage blue and green sommerso art glass whale sculpture by Murano glass, circa 1970s. The sc...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, 1980s - A Captivating Italian Masterpiece
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, 1980s - A Captivating Italian Masterpiece

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, 1980s - A Captivating Italian Masterpiece

Located in Manzano, IT

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Antique 1880s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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Mid-Century Murano Glass Fish Sculpture. Italy. c. 1970s

Mid-Century Murano Glass Fish Sculpture. Italy. c. 1970s

By Murano 5

Located in Skien, NO

Stunning Hand-Blown Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, circa 1970s A captivating fish sculpture in hand-blown Murano glass, crafted on the island of Murano, Italy, circa 1970s. This elega...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Vintage Licio Zanetti Midcentury Murano Glass Shark Sculpture
Vintage Licio Zanetti Midcentury Murano Glass Shark Sculpture

Vintage Licio Zanetti Midcentury Murano Glass Shark Sculpture

$1,360Sale Price|65% Off

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Vintage Licio Zanetti Midcentury Murano Glass Shark Sculpture

By Licio Zanetti

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully crafted sculpture by Licio Zanetti, circa 1960s. The condition of the glass is clean, sharp and clear with no scratches. This sculpture is ice like and fluid. The quality...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Vintage Large Crystal Shark Sculpture by Krystaluxus, Modern Art Glass, 1980s
Vintage Large Crystal Shark Sculpture by Krystaluxus, Modern Art Glass, 1980s

Vintage Large Crystal Shark Sculpture by Krystaluxus, Modern Art Glass, 1980s

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large vintage crystal shark sculpture by Krystaluxus. Great modernist shape. Marked on the base by the maker.

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Mid-century Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Miloslav Janků for Zelezný Brod, 1960'
Mid-century Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Miloslav Janků for Zelezný Brod, 1960'

Mid-century Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Miloslav Janků for Zelezný Brod, 1960'

By Miloslav Janků, Zelezny Brod

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass Re-polished Original condition

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Glass Dolphin Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of glass dolphin sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique glass dolphin sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. Find 48 antique and vintage glass dolphin sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Glass dolphin sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Glass dolphin sculptures made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small glass dolphin sculptures measuring 1.78 inches across. Many glass dolphin sculptures are appealing in their simplicity, but Formia Murano, Daum and Licio Zanetti produced popular glass dolphin sculptures that are worth a look.

How Much are Glass Dolphin Sculptures?

Glass dolphin sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,086, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $48,950.

Finding the Right Animal Sculptures for You

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.