Pulled Feather Glass Appraisal

Mid-Century Murano Style Pulled Feather Art Glass Vase

This is a hand-blown art glass vase featuring a classic baluster form with a wide, ruffled rim and a tapered pedestal base. The piece exhibits a complex 'pulled feather' or 'end-of-day' aesthetic, characterized by a variegated palette of pastel pink, sky blue, and emerald green swirls integrated into a translucent white glass base. The colors appear as vertical, wispy fronds that extend from the base to the undulating rim, suggesting a high level of technical proficiency in glass manipulation. The surface has a smooth, glossy finish with high reflectivity. Its size appears medium-to-large, approximately 8 to 12 inches in height. The craftsmanship is indicative of Mid-Century Modern Italian glassmaking, specifically the Murano tradition, likely dating from the 1950s to the 1970s. No visible chips, cracks, or deep abrasions are evident in the photograph, though typical shelf wear on the base is expected for its age. The lack of visible signatures or pontil marks in the primary view suggests it may be a boutique production piece. The quality is marked by the even distribution of the ruffled edge and the sophisticated blending of the chromatic elements.