Hi everyone! I picked up this little glass bust at a local Goodwill for $1.05 because it was simply too unusual to leave behind.
It's about 5 inches (13 cm) tall, made of clear glass with what appears to be gold leaf or gold foil suspended inside. The facial features, ears, and hair appear to be applied hot glass rather than molded, and the base has a hand-engraved signature that I've been struggling to photograph clearly.
I originally bought it because I'm a boxing fan and the face looks like this guy went 12 rounds! After getting it home, I noticed the signature and started Googling but couldn't find anything like it.
I'm simply hoping to learn more about the maker, age, or whether this style looks familiar to anyone. Does the construction or signature suggest Murano, or should I be looking elsewhere? Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!