Invite a serene mid-century vibe to your living room with this 1960s Icet Venezuela Emerald Prayer art glass sculpture, featuring a luminous hand-blown deep green hue. Hand-blown by artisans using traditional Murano techniques, this piece utilizes the "Sommerso" method to suspend a vibrant emerald green core within a heavy, clear glass casing, creating a minimalist form that provides a sense of reverent history.
Origin: Venezuela (Italian Murano influence)
Era: c. 1960s–1970s
Material: Lead Glass
Dimensions: 6.5" x 3.00"
Condition: Very Good
Special Feature: Sommerso color layering technique.
Note: Icet Venezuela is highly collectible for those who love the Murano look but appreciate the unique regional history of the Venezuelan glass movement.
The sculpture possesses a substantial weight and light-catching brilliance characteristic of high-quality lead glass. While the glass contains a few internal indentations or smooth "dents" from the making process, these features serve as a soulful tribute to the piece's handcrafted origins. There is a quiet wit in the way the light bends through the thick clear walls to find the emerald center, turning a simple shelf into a sophisticated gallery space.
Complete with its original gold foil label, this Icet figure is a grounded choice for collectors of mid-century glass who appreciate the deep tones of the mid-20th century palette. Whether displayed in a sunlit window or as a cornerstone of a dark academia study, it brings a sense of quiet contemplation and timeless grace to the modern home. It is a rare survivor of the Venezuelan glass movement that beautifully bridges the gap between Italian tradition and South American artistry.
This item is vintage, over 60 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.