zanetti Murano

[koenchik]

Hello

I recently bought this glass sculpture in a junksale, it has a sticker Zanetti-Murano and is signed 'Oscar Zanetti'

It is made - as far as I can see - from a jar and other pieces of glass melted on it. Height: about 45cm

What could be the value of such a piece? I would be very grateful for any information relating to this strange piece

koendelbeke660@hotmail.com

Koenchik - Brussels

[glassman]

Do you have a pictures of the label and signature? Any other detail photos would help as well.

[fossilfly]

That is a wild looking piece! I cannot say that I have seen anything similar to this, on an overturned vase. Post some extra pics if you can.

This is their website
http://www.zanettimurano.com

[koenchik]

Thanks for your reply,

Will try to take some more pictures. This is a close-up of the signature, hope it is readible.

Looked at the website. Label is same as the company logo on the site. I understand there are 2 Oskar Zanetti's (grandfather and grandson). I guess this is the son's signature?

Koenchik

[glassman]

The picture is clear enough....I agree, I would think it is the sons.

[IluvItalian]

WOW! WOW! WOW! According to the Italian Glass Century 20 on page 200, Heads like yours made by Zanetti are valued at $4,000.00 to $6,000.00 WAY TO GO!!!

IluvItalian

[IluvItalian]

Here's a link to the page from the book

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/glass47/bookpic.jpg

[fossilfly]

I luvItalian,

Excellent find and welcome to the forums! I hadn't consulted my Pina book, but your right as rain! This is exactly why I created these forums, to have as many people as possible adding their knowledge and opinions worldwide.

koenchik,

Looks like your in the money! Congratulations!
Charlie

[koenchik]

Hello,

That was a pleasant message! I know very little about (Italian) glass and would never have guessed it was such a valuable piece!

I have no idea how to sell it however. I am from Belgium, are there any famous glass fairs in Europe? Or should I sell it in the US? My girlfriend is from Milano-Italy, maybe that is the place to go to?

Anyway, thanks again, you certainly made my day

Koenchik

[fossilfly]

Try, Quittenbaum inGermany, there is another post on the forum about an Murano auction, they might be able to give you a lead.

Heres the URL: http://www.quittenbaum.de/eng/

[fossilfly]

It looks like the value for this piece has gone down considerably, it estimated to sell at $1,000 Euro, or around $1500. I would be interested to see the hammer price after the auction.

http://catalog.quittenbaum.de/object_detail_Kopf_als_Vase_Bianconi_Fulvio_Zanett i_L_Murano__46073__list_objects__M_081__180__eng