JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 17 February 2026 / 10:00 am start
A Murano glass turtle and fish sculpture by Adriano Dalla Valentina,
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Lot Details
(Italy 1945-2019). The murrine panelled turtles back cold worked with a matt carved dimpled effect. The polished head, body and flippers with included colours within clear. The red, white and blue fish in matt finish. Raised on a substantial mainly polished clear and dark glass double scrolling support with diamond form base. Engraved signature to base. 340 x 170 x 290mm
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