The fragile and magical beauty of Venice can be seen not only on this ancient city's streets, squares, and canals, but also in the colourful artistic glassware handmade by the talented Venetian artisans. This exquisite Murano glass candelabra is crafted using the ancient techniques and methods of Murano glass-making tradition that was established on Murano Island in 1291 and still thrives today. It dates to the latter quarter of the 20th century and showcases the theme of a Moorish servant that was very popular in aristocratic Venetian and European residences in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It represents an exquisitely crafted kneeling Moor (Mauritanian) cast in gorgeous colours, and a layer of 24 karat gold leaf infused in the glass.

This Murano glass candlestick will bring Venetian opulence, artistry, and sophistication to any home or make a gorgeous gift for momentous occasions. It will be a family keepsake and a delight to anyone who appreciates the beauty and history of Venice and authentic Murano Glass.

A brief history about Murano glassware. Murano became Europe's luxury glassmaking centre, peaking in popularity in the 15th and 16th centuries. Venice's dominance in trade along the Mediterranean created a wealthy merchant class that was a strong connoisseur of the arts. This helped establish demand for art glass and more innovations. The spread of glassmaking talent in Europe eventually diminished the importance of Venice and its Murano glassmakers and the occupation and dissolution of the Venetian state by Napoleon Bonapartet in 1797 caused more hardship for Murano's glassmaking industry. Murano glassmaking began a revival in the 1920s. Today, Murano and Venice are tourist attractions, and Murano is home to numerous glass factories and a few individual artists' studios. Its Museo del Vetro (Glass Museum) in the Palazzo Giustinian contains displays on the history of glassmaking as well as glass samples ranging from Egyptian times through the present day.

Condition: excellent, please refer to photographs

Dimensions: 34cm high, 21.5cm wide, 16.5cm deep