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The image shows the polished base of a deep cobalt-blue art glass piece featuring an acid-etched circular mark with the silhouette of a glassblower working at a furnace, surrounded by the text "Onesto Murano Italy". This indicates the piece was crafted by the master glassmaker Luigi Onesto (or his studio family) associated with the renowned Vetreria Artistica Oball on the island of Murano, Venice.Identifying the Signature MarkThe Silhouette: Depicts a classic artisan blowing glass via a blowpipe.Text Ring: Reads "Onesto Murano Italy" or "L. Onesto Murano".Studio Origin: Luigi Onesto founded Vetreria Artistica Oball in 1978 after years of apprenticeship, and pieces from this studio are frequently cold-engraved or acid-stamped on the polished base.Value and Care TipsValuation: Signed Onesto/Oball Murano pieces—especially multi-layered sommerso items—typically range from $200 to over $1,000 depending on the specific object type, size, and complexity.Cleaning: Wash gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap; avoid abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that can scratch or dull the polished crystal base.
This explains the stamp on the bottom:
The image shows the polished base of a deep cobalt-blue art glass piece featuring an acid-etched circular mark with the silhouette of a glassblower working at a furnace, surrounded by the text "Onesto Murano Italy". This indicates the piece was crafted by the master glassmaker Luigi Onesto (or his studio family) associated with the renowned Vetreria Artistica Oball on the island of Murano, Venice.Identifying the Signature MarkThe Silhouette: Depicts a classic artisan blowing glass via a blowpipe.Text Ring: Reads "Onesto Murano Italy" or "L. Onesto Murano".Studio Origin: Luigi Onesto founded Vetreria Artistica Oball in 1978 after years of apprenticeship, and pieces from this studio are frequently cold-engraved or acid-stamped on the polished base.Value and Care TipsValuation: Signed Onesto/Oball Murano pieces—especially multi-layered sommerso items—typically range from $200 to over $1,000 depending on the specific object type, size, and complexity.Cleaning: Wash gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap; avoid abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that can scratch or dull the polished crystal base.
Please note the vase does look like it has some green in it in certain pictures. The vase is strictly blue, many different hues, and clear glass. Sorry I can’t get a good picture of the pontil area. The top paragraph explains the things the phone detects (Google Lens) on the base
