Vintage Italian Art Glass Bowl
Description and Item Information
Up for sale is this large, vintage Murano art glass bowl. Please excuse the glare in the photos. This piece is a lovely blue color with gold foil inclusions. The bowl is shaped like a leaf, with a stem and exterior ribbing. It stands approximately 5 7/8 inches tall; it is about 13 3/4 inches long by 13 3/4 inches wide. Unpacked, it weighs a little over 5 pounds. The flat base is ground and polished, with a ground and polished, round, central pontil area . This would be a superb addition to a collection of vintage Venetian art glass.
Identification
This vintage Archimede Seguso piece is unsigned. It was made in Murano, Italy, circa mid-20th century.
Condition
This piece looks very good, with very light wear, and no cracks or chips. The base has fine wear scratches. Please review the photos, and ask any necessary questions prior to bidding or buying.
TERMS OF SALE
(the not fun but unfortunately necessary fine print)
1. Sales Tax
Before merchandise is shipped to a California address (or picked up or delivered within California), a sales tax of 8% will be collected, unless the buyer provides a valid California resale certificate form by mail (or in person, in the case of pick up or delivery). The resale certificate must be properly filled out in accordance with California Board of Equalization regulations. No exceptions.
2. Payments
The buyer must prepay before merchandise is released. Paypal payments over $250 will only be accepted if delivery is to an address with a confirmed status. A signature will be required for delivery if the total Paypal payment for merchandise inside the parcel is greater than $250. Contact the seller in advance of bidding or buying to find out about accepted payment methods for local pick-ups or deliveries. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made.
3. Shipping and Handling
Good packaging is included; double-boxing is not included. Framed art will not be shipped unframed. The seller typically ships on Mondays and Thursdays, unless a holiday or special circumstance precludes it. If payment is via Paypal, the merchandise will be shipped on the seller's next shipping day after payment clears. The seller is not responsible for the transit time once the merchandise has been accepted by the shipping carrier.
Economy shipping within the U.S. includes delivery to a physical address via an economy shipping method of the seller's choice. At the discretion of the seller, a faster shipping method may be utilized at no additional cost to the buyer. If the buyer prefers a different shipping method other than that chosen by the seller, or if delivery is to a post office box, additional shipping and handling costs may be required. In the above instances, the seller is happy to provide shipping quotes upon request.
If international shipping is available, this will be indicated on the "Shipping and Payments" tab. International shipping is not free for the buyer; shipping costs are not negotiable. Shipping quotes must be requested prior to all international bidding or buying. The seller will determine the international shipping method(s). Some merchandise may be too large to be shipped to certain countries. Some countries have restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. The seller will only use legal shipping methods. Customs forms will not be falsified.
International buyers, please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when the item is picked up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. The seller does not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. U.S. and international government regulations prohibit such behavior.
4. Descriptions, Images, and Other Information
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Acceptance of Agreement
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