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125. Rick Ayotte 1992 American
bald eagle weight with the bird perched in the topmost
branches of a pine tree amidst pinecones. Signed and dated. Limited
edition of 50. "A large three-dimensional bird which is
difficult to create because of its size. When I began the Endangered
Species series there was little question about whether or not
I would create an eagle. The tradition and strength that surround
this bird have always filled me with respect and admiration."—Rick
Ayotte from Songs Without Words.(See Songs Without
Words: The Art of the Paperweight—Rick Ayotte,p. 117)
Diameter 4 3/4". $800-1200
126. Rick Ayotte 1991
cardinal in dogwood blossoms weight, the male bird poses
amidst a cluster of seven amber-tipped white blossoms with three-dimensional
centers. Signed and dated. Limited edition of 50. "Ayotte
is among those artists who is not often satisfied with what they
create. They continue to confront themselves, question their
efforts and evaluate their work by a set of profound personal
standards. As an artist, he is among those who are excited by
facing challenges and striving to create new, significant work
that can only be judged by the test of time."—Songs
Without Words: The Art of the Paperweight—Rick Ayotte.Diameter
3 5/8". $800-1200
127. Rick Ayotte 1995 English
Garden weight with tiger lilies, delphiniums, marigolds,
buds and leaves. Signed and dated. Limited edition of 50. "While
walking through a friend’s flower garden I was struck with
this design. While it may not really exist, it is how I envision
an English garden."—Rick Ayotte from Songs Without
Words.(See Songs Without Words: The Art of the Paperweight—Rick
Ayotte,p. 126) Diameter 3 5/8". $900-1200
128. Rick Ayotte
1994 Sweet Summer bouquet weight with carnations, daisies,
freesias, miniature mums and buds on a clear ground. Signed and
dated. Limited edition of 50. "I enjoyed the light summer
feeling of this arrangement."—Rick Ayotte from Songs
Without Words.(See Songs Without Words: The Art of the
Paperweight—Rick Ayotte,p. 126) Diameter 3 5/8".
$900-1200
129. Rick Ayotte
1992 Paradisea butterfly weight. A paradisea butterfly
flutters above yellow cosmos blossoms. Signed and dated. Limited
edition of 50. "The intricate color combinations of this
butterfly sparked my interest. My technical ability was challenged
by the wings."—Rick Ayotte from Songs Without Words.(See
Songs Without Words: The Art of the Paperweight—Rick
Ayotte,p. 118) Diameter 3 7/16". $900-1300
130. Rick Ayotte
1986 Wonders of Spring weight. A pink-eared field mouse,
sitting on top of a mushroom, watches a bright yellow butterfly
flutter across a field of vibrant crocus blossoms and yellow
and brown leaves. Signed and dated. Limited edition of 50. "With
this design I attempted to capture the birth of spring."—Rick
Ayotte from Songs Without Words.(See Songs Without
Words: The Art of the Paperweight—Rick Ayotte,p. 84)
Diameter 3 3/4". $800-1200
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