Mid-Century Modern Hand-Blown Murano Style Art Glass Flame Sculpture

This is a striking hand-blown art glass sculpture featuring a dynamic, serpentine ‘S’ or flame-like silhouette. The piece is crafted from solid cased glass, showcasing a sophisticated smokey charcoal to amber-brown ombré color palette that transitions to clear glass at the tips. The construction utilizes a thick glass core, resulting in a heavy vertical pedestal base that curls into an elegant spiral before ascending into a sinuous, tapered peak. Its style is strongly reminiscent of Mid-Century Modern Italian glasswork, specifically the Sommerso or Bullicante techniques popularized in Murano, although it exhibits more contemporary minimalist lines. The sculpture is likely from the late 20th century (1970s-1990s). The surface appears smooth with a high-gloss finish, showing no immediate signs of chips, deep scratches, or calcification. Notable craftsmanship is seen in the perfect fluid symmetry of the curves and the absence of large air bubbles, indicating a high-quality hand-manipulated process. The base is ground flat to allow for stable upright display. There are no visible maker's marks or etchings shown, which is common for artisanal boutique glass of this era.