Italian Glass Rooster Appraisal

Murano Glass Rooster Figurine

This item is a decorative rooster figurine, likely crafted from Art Glass, specifically reminiscent of Murano glass techniques. The figurine features a translucent body with encapsulated colored glass chips, forming a mosaic-like pattern. The predominant colors are a vibrant, translucent red for the comb, wattle, and tail feathers, a milky opalescent blue for the body's 'wing' sections, and a bright orange for the lower part of the body, potentially representing breast feathers or additional tail elements. Smaller, round red dots are embedded to denote the eyes. The construction appears to be solid glass, possibly hand-blown or formed, indicated by the organic, slightly irregular shapes of the embedded glass frit. The texture of the red comb and wattle seems to have some internal striations or relief, adding to its visual interest and suggesting a handcrafted finish rather than a smooth, molded surface. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided image. The style suggests a mid-20th century to contemporary art glass piece, often associated with Italian Murano glass studios known for their colorful and distinctive animal figures. The overall condition appears good, with no obvious chips, cracks, or significant damage, though some dust or surface residue is visible, particularly on the darker areas of the base, which is consistent with display or storage wear. The craftsmanship, evident in the controlled placement of the colored glass and the formation of the avian shape, suggests a skilled artisan.