SIGNED Very Rare Original Murano Mandruzzato Art Glass Submerged UFO Block Vase. This is a very unusual and harder to find art glass sommerso submerged vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato. The glass is signed and comes with certificate & label. Colourless glass submerged with layers of red, amber and silver glass. The glass comes from our own private collection.
This vase is 1 of 3 we have in this same colour combination and shape. The pictures have been created using bright back lights that can make the glass shine bright and shows what can be achieved using bright lights especially for display purposes. X 6.5 centimeters (H/W) - Size based on tallest & widest points. All return costs will be covered by us within the UK.Vintage / Modern Glass Condition & Making Process Marks/Inclusions. It is very important to be aware that when. You are purchasing vintage or modern day glassware the following important information applies. We work very hard to always inspect all our items in careful detail to note any major faults such glass disturbance / cracks / chips within the description of each listing.
Please note that you should always expect to see some age-related marks or signs of wear such as very surface scratches/marks on the outer surface with movement. Due to many glass items been handmade, you may see small imperfections such as bubbles, inclusions & lumps/speckles within the glass mass and often tool marks which can be seen from where they have been shaped and worked during the manufacturing/making/blowing process. We mention this because most people such as collectors of glass and dealers including new buyers of glass do not look as faults or damage, but as part of the character and due to the age/type of hand made/blown manufactured glass and are not usually mentioned in the main description of the listings.
Please note that when purchasing glass it is very important to make yourself aware of the many different types of glass making techniques such as free-form irregular shaped glass. This type of glass technique is typically handmade/blown where each piece is unique and totally free-form with irregular shape and uneven design. Free-form glass often has the more dramatic shapes and free flowing designs and should never be considered as perfect in form. Please note that freeform glass often results with irregular uneven surfaces where the glass will never sit totally flat and often with uneven and irregular tilts.
This kind of glass formation is all part of glass design and character and in not considered as defects. Failure to wait for the correct invoice to be sent will result in your order been cancelled. We offer some of the most competitive prices available on the open market particularly for Australia/New Zealand & the USA/Canada.
This information is given in advance to avoid any disappointment and to make you fully aware of all procedures. IMPORTANT INFORMATION For Buyers From BRAZIL & PERU. Cadastro Nacional Pessoa Juridica (CNPJ) - (Businesses). Cadastro de Pessoa Fisica (CPF) - (Private individuals).
It is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure this information is supplied. Documented evidence must be produced by the recipient to confirm this is correct. These restrictions are non-negotiable and must be adhered to. For most sales, we actually pay some of the cost for international buyers to help with the cost so please check this out to compare.Pictures: All our pictures and images are taken using white light bulbs & bright sun light in a studio with clear windows floor to ceiling allowing the best possible light to shine on to the glass from all angles resulting in the colours been presented at their best. Please note that in a normal room environment with little light the items may or will appear to be less colourful. Please always ask if you are unsure about any item. UK bank transfers (BACS) are also welcome.
Other Important & Relevant Information: Once you receive your item(s) please check that you have the correct size and product. Always check for damage / faults. In the unlikely event that we have sent the wrong item or has damage or a fault then we will arrange for a replacement of the item(s) at our expense. Please note that many items we sell can look very similar to those of a different maker and designer and very often we do not know ourselves. An example of this is Murano & Czech designers have made very similar shapes and sizes and in some cases near identical pieces, so it is for this reason you will often see the words'Murano Czech' used in our listings. Our Listings: We work very hard to try and always be as 100% accurate with each of our listings as we can, including the pictures, descriptions and condition reports. We also work hard in researching our items so we can bring an accurate report including the history whenever or wherever possible. Many of our items come from around the world and can be of modern and vintage construction with many items we are unable to identify the makers or designers.We will off course make every effort we can to name or even suggest the maker or designer of everything we sell, but if we are unsure this will clearly be stated in all of our listings. Particularly with furniture and collectibles items where individual items may be an exact copy or similar design to many famous names and designs.
Glass is a perfect example of many items seen around the world today and which may look like a well-known make or design where we are unable to name the original maker. Glass is something we love and pride for its colour shape and size whether it's of a vintage/antique to a modern-day construction including any reproduction items. We have a vast collection of all types of glass old and some more modern and we will always make every effort in supplying the history where ever possible. Other people's opinions are always welcome.
Please note that we often sell multiple listings of the same item. Please be aware that although we sell more than 1 item of the same each item is individually blown by hand and made to the same exact shape, design & colours. Please also keep in mind that sometimes there will be very small differences in colour design although not normally noticeable if at all. Please also be aware that the listing pictures will not be the item you will actually receive although will be the same made item that reflect the pictures. Please note that we give this information in advance to avoid any confusion or false expectations.