Vintage Hand-Blown Art Glass Striped Puffer Fish

The puffer fish is one of the most characterful subjects in decorative art glass, its compact rounded form and distinctive markings translating naturally into the medium, and this hand-blown striped example, with its graphic striped decoration and lively personality, is a piece that brings genuine humour and warmth to any display.

Hand-blown in the 20th century, this art glass puffer fish features a compact rounded body with striped decoration applied during the blowing process, the stripes running across the surface in a pattern that gives the piece a graphic energy and a naturalistic reference to the markings of the actual fish. The hand-blown production method gives the piece the slight irregularities and individuality of artisan work, and the compact scale, at 8 cm tall and 12 cm wide, makes it a versatile piece that suits a display cabinet, shelf, or desk. Art glass fish sculptures of this type were produced across Europe and America throughout the 20th century, with the finest examples valued for the quality of the colour work and the naturalistic character of the form.

• Maker: Unknown
• Dimensions: 8 cm (H) x 12 cm (W)
• Condition: Very good, visible condition as shown in images
• Technique: Hand-blown
• Features: Striped decoration, compact rounded puffer fish form
• Period: 20th century
• SKU: CBD-0133

A playful and characterful hand-blown art glass piece for the collector of decorative glass fish sculptures. Pairs naturally with the mid-century striped Murano fish (CBD-0136) and the Mtarfa Glassblowers fish paperweight (CBD-0134) in our Art Glass collection.