Mid-Century Biographic Bust (Attributed to Marwal) Italian murano glass catch all The qualities of gold leaf

The qualities of gold leaf and the light that is created are part of the dynamic of the reflections both internal and external on the picture plane

capturing the psychological experience of finding light and order within the vast

Working alongside her husband

each layer revealing the stone's unique narrative

This piece

Mid-Century Biographic Bust (Attributed to Marwal) Italian murano glass catch all The qualities of gold leaf5 1 2W x 8H x 5D This captivating mid century biographic bust is an exceptional example of mid 20th century decorative portraiture. Strongly attributed to Marwal Industriesor one of its premium New York contemporaries like the Alexander Backer Co.this piece captures the eras fascination with stylized, global realism. Unlike the more common, heavily accessorized tiki or tropical tropes of the period, this sculpture stands out for its refined