Faraona (Guinea Fowl) by Toni Zuccheri

Sculpture – Faraona (Guinea Fowl) in murrine resting on bronze legs by Toni Zuccheri.
Murano blown glass sculpture executed in the murrine technique, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the second half of the 20th century.
The piece depicts a stylized guinea fowl, its rounded body entirely animated by a dense arrangement of grey and white murrines, evoking the characteristic plumage of the bird. This finely textured, almost pointillist surface captures and diffuses light, creating a subtle optical vibration.
The composition is enhanced by a long, deep blue glass neck, formed with slightly irregular vertical drips, and topped with a white head accented with black and orange details, lending the figure a distinctive expression.
Resting on finely cast bronze legs, the sculpture stands at the intersection of decorative object and animal sculpture. It exemplifies Toni Zuccheri’s work at Venini, where technical experimentation with glass meets a free and expressive approach to form.