Antique Salviati Venetian Glass Goblet – Hand Painted Rococo Gentleman, Gold Aventurine Stem, Italian Murano Art Glass

This rare antique hand-painted Venetian glass goblet is attributed to Salviati & C., Murano, Italy, renowned for their exquisite 19th-century enamel and gilt glasswork. Expertly crafted in the Venetian Revival style, this stemmed goblet features a delicate blue-tinted bowl hand-enameled with a Rococo gentleman surrounded by ornate 24k-style gold scrollwork and floral garlands. The rim and base are gilded in fine gold, while the elegant clear and gold aventurine stem sparkles with embedded gold leaf, a hallmark of authentic Murano artistry.

Standing approximately 7.5 inches tall, this collectible goblet showcases the refined elegance and historic craftsmanship that defined late 19th to early 20th-century Salviati glass. Perfect for collectors of Italian art glass, Venetian stemware, or Rococo décor, it embodies Old-World sophistication and the enduring beauty of Murano tradition.

Comparable examples attributed to Salviati & C. have sold between $200 and $400 per goblet in fine art glass markets, underscoring this piece’s collectible significance.

Key Features:

Attributed to Salviati & C., Murano, Italy (c. 1890–1910)

Hand-painted enamel with Rococo gentleman motif

24k-style gold gilt scrolls and floral accents

Gold aventurine stem with blue crystal transition

Height: ~7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor expected age wear

Attribution Note:
Based on the fine enamel detail, use of aventurine glass, and Venetian color palette, this piece is consistent with Salviati’s Venetian Revival era stemware, distinguishing it from Bohemian or French contemporaries.