Passion for collecting – Murano glass figurines

Murano glass figurines are highly collectible, and some collections are world known. One of the most famous Murano glass collections belongs to Nancy Olnic and Giorgio Spanu and it contains 293 pieces of breathtakingly beautiful pieces of Murano glass from 40 artists. The collection is relatively contemporary and the art pieces, particularly glass figurines, are the Murano glass at its very best. Somehow, the artwork manages to be contemporary and still uniquely Murano, representing the essence of what is most beautiful about Venice and the lagoon that surrounds it.Collectors that do not have the budget and resources of Ms. Olnic and Mr. Spanu should not despair.The high demand for Murano glass figurines created a market that tries to satisfy the demand by mass-producing copies of Murano glass, mostly in China and Brazil. To counteract this attempt, and to keep the high quality of the Murano glass, Murano glass producers started printed a seal on their pieces. If you care for the authenticity of your Murano glass figurines, pay attention to the seal, or demand the proof of origin.Murano glass figurines produced for wide market are quite affordable, but not less beautiful than those that demand high prices. They are made by using different techniques, come in all colors of rainbow, and are most commonly in the shape of animals: birds, fish, penguins, swans, seals, they are delightful, and make wonderful gifts.