A deeply sculptural Italian art glass cat figure executed in saturated emerald green and cobalt blue tones with exceptional optical density and luminous light refraction. The elongated feline silhouette combines stylized modernist proportions with heavy hand-blown glass construction, producing dramatic internal reflections and jewel-like color transitions throughout the body. Clear pulled glass details at the ears, tail, paws, and facial contours create striking dimensional contrast against the darker sommerso-style core. Viewed from different angles, the sculpture shifts between vivid emerald, teal, sapphire, and near-black tonalities, giving the piece exceptional architectural presence.
The substantial weight relative to scale and the fluid pulled-glass detailing strongly align the work with high-quality Italian studio glass traditions associated with Murano production during the mid-to-late 20th century. The form reads equally as decorative sculpture and collectible design object, with strong compatibility for modernist, Hollywood Regency, and gallery-driven interiors.
Attribution & Period
Italian hand-blown art glass feline sculpture, stylistically aligned with Murano sommerso and sculptural animal-form production of the 1960s–1970s. No factory signature or label observed. Attribution remains visual rather than documented, based on the density of the glass, internal color layering, controlled pulled detailing, and biomorphic modernist styling characteristic of Venetian art glass workshops of the period.
The highly saturated green-blue coloration, substantial clear sculptural applications, and heavy solid-glass construction are consistent with elevated Italian decorative art glass rather than lightweight contemporary reproductions.
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 7 in.
Width / Diameter: 5 in.
Depth / Base Diameter: 2 in. base diameter
Weight: 2.742 lbs.
Condition
Excellent condition overall. One small chip present to a front foot, visible under close inspection. No observed cracks or repairs. Surface remains exceptionally clean with no notable scratches or clouding. Strong gloss retention throughout with minimal handling wear consistent with age.
Authenticity & Construction
Hand-blown solid art glass construction with pulled and tooled sculptural detailing. The body displays heavy optical density and controlled internal color transitions consistent with sommerso-influenced Venetian glassworking techniques. Clear applied elements at the ears, tail, and paws demonstrate skilled hot-work manipulation and finishing. The substantial weight and polished presentation support late 20th century Italian artisan production.
Placement
An ideal sculptural accent for pedestal display, cocktail tables, illuminated shelving, modernist libraries, or curated glass collections. Particularly effective in interiors incorporating Italian modernism, Miami glamour, postwar European decorative arts, or monochromatic contemporary spaces requiring a saturated jewel-tone focal object.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE
This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
A deeply sculptural Italian art glass cat figure executed in saturated emerald green and cobalt blue tones with exceptional optical density and luminous light refraction. The elongated feline silhouette combines stylized modernist proportions with heavy hand-blown glass construction, producing dramatic internal reflections and jewel-like color transitions throughout the body. Clear pulled glass details at the ears, tail, paws, and facial contours create striking dimensional contrast against the darker sommerso-style core. Viewed from different angles, the sculpture shifts between vivid emerald, teal, sapphire, and near-black tonalities, giving the piece exceptional architectural presence.
The substantial weight relative to scale and the fluid pulled-glass detailing strongly align the work with high-quality Italian studio glass traditions associated with Murano production during the mid-to-late 20th century. The form reads equally as decorative sculpture and collectible design object, with strong compatibility for modernist, Hollywood Regency, and gallery-driven interiors.
Attribution & Period
Italian hand-blown art glass feline sculpture, stylistically aligned with Murano sommerso and sculptural animal-form production of the 1960s–1970s. No factory signature or label observed. Attribution remains visual rather than documented, based on the density of the glass, internal color layering, controlled pulled detailing, and biomorphic modernist styling characteristic of Venetian art glass workshops of the period.
The highly saturated green-blue coloration, substantial clear sculptural applications, and heavy solid-glass construction are consistent with elevated Italian decorative art glass rather than lightweight contemporary reproductions.
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 7 in.
Width / Diameter: 5 in.
Depth / Base Diameter: 2 in. base diameter
Weight: 2.742 lbs.
Condition
Excellent condition overall. One small chip present to a front foot, visible under close inspection. No observed cracks or repairs. Surface remains exceptionally clean with no notable scratches or clouding. Strong gloss retention throughout with minimal handling wear consistent with age.
Authenticity & Construction
Hand-blown solid art glass construction with pulled and tooled sculptural detailing. The body displays heavy optical density and controlled internal color transitions consistent with sommerso-influenced Venetian glassworking techniques. Clear applied elements at the ears, tail, and paws demonstrate skilled hot-work manipulation and finishing. The substantial weight and polished presentation support late 20th century Italian artisan production.
Placement
An ideal sculptural accent for pedestal display, cocktail tables, illuminated shelving, modernist libraries, or curated glass collections. Particularly effective in interiors incorporating Italian modernism, Miami glamour, postwar European decorative arts, or monochromatic contemporary spaces requiring a saturated jewel-tone focal object.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE
This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
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