Set of Two Murano-Style Art Glass Whimsical Birds

This set features two hand-blown art glass bird figurines, likely originating from the mid-20th century Murano tradition or subsequent Italian studios. The taller figure is a stylized long-tailed bird featuring a transparent clear glass body with an internal blue ribbon streak (sommerso-style) in the tail, a green head, and amber-toned tripod legs. The smaller bird is a charming companion piece with a rich amber/brown body, an opaque white 'hat' detailing on its head, and large, expressive applied glass eyes. Both pieces showcase classic lampworking and hand-tooling techniques, characterized by the fluid, organic shapes and applied glass features like beaks and wings. The craftsmanship is high-quality, exhibiting the smooth, fire-polished finish typical of Venetian glass artistry. Condition appears excellent with no visible chips or cracks. The whimsical design and vibrant color palette are hallmark traits of the 1960s-1970s Italian decorative glass era, designed to capture light and add movement through their elongated, slender silhouettes and varied transparency levels.