Opal Glass Bird Figurine Appraisal
Category: Collectible Glass Figurine
Description
Small iridescent opal glass figurine featuring a bird with wings spread upwards, posed on a circular base. The glass displays a milky translucence with a lustrous, colorful sheen.
Appraisal Report
The item is an iridescent glass figurine of a bird with wings spread upwards, standing on a circular base. The glass exhibits an opal effect, showing different colors depending on the light and angle. This type of glass, often called opal glass or carnival glass if it has a strong iridescence, was popular in the early to mid-20th century, notably produced by companies like Fenton, Northwood, and others, some mimicking the style of higher-end pieces like those by Lalique. The design features a stylized bird with prominent wings, which is a common motif in Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. Without a visible maker's mark or specific pattern identification, it's difficult to attribute it to a specific manufacturer or date precisely. The condition appears good from the image, though the absence of chips, cracks, or repairs significantly impacts value. Unmarked opal glass bird figurines can vary widely in value based on quality, detail, and market demand, but generally fall into an affordable collector's category. Higher values would be associated with identifiable makers, especially French manufacturers like Lalique or specific desirable patterns from American makers like Fenton. Based on the visual evidence suggesting a likely unmarked, vintage opal glass piece, the value is an estimate.
Appraisal Value
$20 - $75