This Murano glass aquarium sculpture from the 1960s, attributed to Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of mid-century Italian art glass. The rectangular block, measuring 15 × 21 × 5 cm, is formed from highly transparent, clear glass with smooth, rounded edges—a testament to meticulous attention to detail. Inside, a stylized dark green fish with white ribbed fins and a distinct yellow eye is surrounded by undulating green glass strands representing aquatic plants, interspersed with thin red lines that evoke underwater flora or coral. At the base, swirls of green and yellow suggest a sandy or mossy seabed, while small, intentionally embedded air bubbles enhance the realism of the underwater tableau. The piece is in excellent condition, with no visible scratches, chips, or signs of restoration; all elements are original and authentic.The sculpture carries the voice of the 1960s—a time when Murano was a laboratory for exploring form, color, and light. The underwater scene, frozen within the glass, appears both still and vibrant, as if the fish and plants have paused in perpetual suspension, inviting the viewer into a realm where time slows. The transparency of the glass mass allows light to penetrate deeply, revealing subtle color
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Height9 cm
Depth3 cm
Width13 cm
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Width13 cm
Height9 cm
Depth3 cm
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