Mid-Century Sommerso Blue Murano Glass Giraffe

This is a hand-blown art glass figurine depicting a stylized giraffe, crafted in a deep cobalt and lighter-toned blue glass. The piece is created using the 'Sommerso' (submerged) technique, where layers of contrasting glass are visible through the solid form, particularly evident in the dark core graduating to a translucent blue exterior. The sculpture stands on four long, elegant legs that taper down to small feet, supporting a slender neck and a slightly abstract head with protruding ossicones. Its construction suggests a Mid-Century Modern style typical of Italian glassmaking from the 1960s or 1970s. The glass appears to have excellent clarity with high-quality transparency and smooth, fire-polished surfaces. No visible maker’s marks or signatures are apparent in the photo, which is common for Murano-style imports of this era. The item appears to be in very good vintage condition with no immediate evidence of chips, cracks, or large-scale repairs, though one might expect some light surface scratches or shelf wear on the underside of the feet upon microscopic inspection. The overall craftsmanship is high, demonstrating significant skill in glass manipulation to achieve such a balanced, slender vertical form.