INCREDIBLE Authentic VINTAGE Italian MURANO Glass BOWL BUY with CONFIDENCE ~ I always provide superior service Start Price USD 998.00 Current Price USD 998.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 12, 2008 End Time Friday, December 12, 2008 Location Incredible Rare Vintage Murano Bowl See more about 'INCREDIBLE Authentic VINTAGE Italian MURANO Glass BOWL ' Description     VERY RARE EXTRAORDINARILY SENSUAL UNBELIEVABLY GORGEOUS Exquisite Shimmering Aventurine Mid 20th Century  Large Magnificent Wild Bowl what an amazing find! LUSHLY SHAPED SUPER MODERN Elegant and Heavy Beautiful Brilliant Hues Expertly Executed MURANO ART GLASS VESSEL IT IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE THE WAY THIS AMAZING CREATION SPARKLES ~~~ There is no reserve on this exceptionally sensuous, mesmerizing, lush, superb Murano art glass vessel.  The wonderful, glowing colors, fascinating, flowing forms and ravishingly amazing shape are just incredible.  This outstanding, substantial vessel has extremely captivating and complex, encased gold and filigrana, which are very powerful.  It is especially lush and lovely! You can see similar hypnotic painterly vessels in books by Leslie Pina and Lesley Jackson.  See these pages: page 207 in 20th CENTURY FACTORY GLASS by Lesley Jackson page 44 in FIFTIES GLASS by Leslie Pina page 80 in ITALIAN GLASS by Leslie Pina Oriente Design by Dino Martens (1894-1970) for Aureliano Toso during the 1950s  You can also see similar items on Art Glass websites and in various other books.  All similar pieces I have ever seen are unsigned. This extraordinary Vintage creation is exhilaratingly exquisite!  It measures 9  3/8" across and 3  1/2" high Condition is excellent with just a few surface scratches on the base.  Sale is final.  What a great gift this impressive vessel would be for any art glass or Murano collector!  It would add excitement to any room. VALUE of this Rare Bowl in Guides is Many Thousands of Dollars  Composed of intricate encased designs, curvilinear Modern elements and bold colors, this incredible vessel was designed by an innovative and highly skilled Italian artisan. This is an opportunity for you to purchase not only a piece of valuable Vintage art in the form of the mysterious alchemy that is the glass medium, but something that, over time, you will be able to appreciate not only for its exquisite beauty, but its value at this very low offered price! Insurance is Required. If you wish to bid, and you are outside the US, please contact me first for shipping cost.  Thank you.  I do not take paypal. California residents must pay sales tax. Winner must respond to e-mail within 3 days and payment must be received within 7 days of end of auction.  ____________________________________________________________________ SELLERS PLEASE NOTE: Copying any part of this listing and using it in yours is PLAGIARISM and against ebay rules: "eBay Guideline: No Copying Allowed! Contrary to popular belief, the fact that material is posted on the world wide web does not mean it is in the "public domain" or otherwise free to be taken, copied or used by others... Copying, modifying and possibly linking to content created by others could expose you to legal liability." Those who violate ebay rules and The Digital Millennium Copyright Act will be subject to enforcement by ebay and other authorities. ____________ I am proud to offer you the highest quality, most carefully chosen, unique works of art ~ plus comprehensive, personal service.  Copyright 2008 The Winged Phoenix      On Nov-13-08 at 11:15:11 PST, seller added the following information:     Place a Bid!