This sophisticated and whimsical glass snail sculpture was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production, circa 1970 by the esteemed 20th Century artist Licio Zanetti. It features a stylized rendition of a snail- specifically suggestive of a garden snail or the sea snails employed in the French delicacy Escargot. Here, the snail has been reduced to its essential form- an elongated neck peaking out of a swirling curvilinear rounded shell with a tapered head culminating in two delicate antennas. The snail appears in a variegated palate of ambers. With its beautiful attention to detail (realized by one of the great glass artist's of the period) and refined color palate, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary. It is signed "Zanetti L" on the base and is in excellent vintage condition.

Italy, circa 1970

Dimensions:

Height: 8.75" in. (22.23 cm) x Width: 7.5" in. (19.05 cm) x Depth: 10.75" in. (27.31 cm)

Creator: Licio Zanetti (Artist)

Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques: Murano Glass

Place of Origin: Italy

Period: 1970-1979

Date of Manufacture: circa 1970

Condition: Excellent

Reference Number: LU793428865152