L. H. Selman Ltd. Spring 2000 Paperweight Auction
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223. Paul Ysart signed ribbon bouquet garland colorground weight containing five flowers, in pink, turquoise, Persian blue and yellow on gathered stems tied with a gold aventurine ribbon, over a translucent cobalt blue ground, inside a spaced garland of pink complex cog canes. From the Winters collection. (See Scottish Paperweights,pp. 24-25, 76, 123) see detail p. 53. Diameter 2 13/16". $2000-3000

224. Paul Ysart/Harland signed circular garlands millefiori colorground weight containing five circlets of complex cog canes, in cobalt blue, fuchsia, amethyst, spring green, and white, around a central flattened pink and white complex cog, on a translucent cobalt blue ground. A spaced garland of complex fuchsia and white cogs decorate the outside of the design. "Paperweights produced during the four or five years of Harland’s existence usually had an H cane inserted. Many of the weights with the H canes were sent to an agent in Glasgow, who called on the quality gift trade retailers in the North of England and Scotland."—Scottish Paperweights.From the Winters collection. (See Scottish Paperweights,pp. 110-128) Diameter 2 7/8". $2000-3500

225. Paul Ysart latticinio spoked millefiori weight containing a central millefiori disc composed of complex cog, quatrefoil and latticinio canes, in orange, emerald, pink, amethyst, yellow and white on an opaque blue cushion. Colored latticinio spokes, in orange, copper aventurine, powder blue and white, radiate from the disc. A balloon-shaped bubble has been placed at the end of every other spoke. (See Scottish Paperweights,pp. 110-128) Diameter 3 5/16". $600-1000

226. Paul Ysart jasper ground trefoil weight containing five trefoil-shaped clusters of complex cogs, in fuchsia, amber, cobalt blue, chartreuse, spring green and white, around a central powder blue cog cane on a green and white jasper ground. A spaced garland of fuchsia, white and chartreuse cog canes has been placed around the exterior of the design. (See Scottish Paperweights,pp. 110-128) Diameter 3 1/16". $600-1000

227. Charles Kaziun snake weight, the reptile, with red and yellow coils, slithers across a bed of chartreuse and white pebbles. The head of the snake is raised in the air. "Even from a distance, a ‘Kaziun’ is recognizable because of his use of rich colors, which the artist feels is of primary importance. Close inspection of his pieces reveals the high quality of his workmanship and his obvious respect for perfection, lessons learned early in his career."—All About Paperweights.(See All About Paperweights,pp. 67-68) see side view p. 57. Diameter 2 1/8". $1800-2500

228. Charles Kaziun miniature yellow daffodil weight with six petals around a flared millefiori cane containing stardust stamens. The blossom, which rests on three green sepals, floats on a translucent turquoise ground. Signature cane. "Charles Kaziun, one of the pioneers of paperweight making, has been working since 1939 to rediscover the lost techniques of the French glass factories. His work includes a wide range of millefiori, lampwork and crimp flower paperweights."—All About Paperweights.(See All About Paperweights,pp. 67-68) Diameter 2". $900-1200

   
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