Murano Sommerso Art Glass Optical Sculpture

A superb Murano sommerso art glass sculpture dating to the mid-20th century, beautifully executed in a striking combination of ruby red, amber and clear crystal. The elongated ruby core is encased within a layer of amber and finally clear glass, creating the dramatic optical depth and light refraction for which Murano glass is celebrated. The sculpture is of elegant faceted hexagonal form with expertly polished surfaces that enhance the vivid colours and produce ever-changing reflections from every angle. The elongated internal form appears suspended within the crystal, demonstrating the exceptional skill of Murano's master glassmakers and the complexity of the sommerso technique.