Vintage 1970s white opaline bird sculpture retro glassware decor

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Description

This piece depicts a decorative sculpture of a stylized bird, made of white opaline according to the provided keywords. The object is in a sitting posture, with folded wings and an upright tail, evoking a dove or a pigeon. The overall shape is gentle, with rounded volumes and a smooth surface, punctuated by slight reliefs that evoke plumage on the visible part of the body. The head is finely sketched, with a short, rounded beak. The voluminous and tapered tail has a slightly opalescent finish and bluish iridescent reflections around the edges, accentuating the typical transparency effect of opaline crafted in the 1970s/1980s.

The base of the sculpture forms an integrated, circular, and wavy pedestal, conforming to the bird's silhouette. The contours of the pedestal reveal subtle purple reflections depending on the light exposure, a characteristic detail of certain artistic glass productions from the second half of the 20th century. The overall appearance is luminous, with a play of milky translucency typical of opaline, and shades ranging from pure white to ivory, enhanced by pastel touches on the periphery.

The visible side shows no signature or inscription, and no additional decoration or pattern is observable beyond the plumage texture. The object's expression remains sober and elegant, perfectly suited for vintage or retro interior decoration. The contrast between the surface's brilliance and the softness of the contours enhances the decorative effect, while recalling the clean lines of 70s/80s design.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Some impurities or internal traces are visible within the opaline mass, as well as slight surface residues, without any apparent chips or cracks on the visible side. Possible presence of micro-scratches or superficial marks related to age and handling.

Did you know? Opaline is a type of semi-opaque glass, often white or pastel, developed in France in the 19th century and particularly popular for decorative objects from the 1950s to the 1980s. Its translucency and iridescent reflections are obtained by adding specific mineral powders during manufacturing.

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