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Lot 105
Rick Ayotte 1987 one-of-a-kind pedestal paperweight. A
sheartail hummingbird hovers next to three crimson red and purple
fuchsia blossoms, with white stamens and green leaves. Signed
and dated (See Songs Without Words, p. 94; "Tall Sculptural
Paperweights," by Mark Smith, Annual Bulletin of the Paperweight
Collector's Association, Inc., 1999, p. 60).
Height 4 3/8", Diameter 3 11/16". Estimate: $2500 -
3000 |
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Lot 106
Rick Ayotte "Illusion" upright paperweight with
a pair of purple-throated sapphire hummingbirds sharing the nectar
of pink and purple fuchsia blossoms. A bloom of amethyst color
creates depth, along with the boldly cut, radiant facets. Signed
and dated 1994.
Height 4 1/8". Estimate: $1300 - 1600 |
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Lot 107
Rick Ayotte large brown, black and white hawk owl paperweight.
The sage bird is perched on a bare branch over black ground.
Rich detailing in the coloring of the owl's face mask and wing
bars. Signed/dated 1980. Limited edition of 75.
Diameter 3 1/2". Estimate: $1200 - 1500 |
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Lot 108
Rick Ayotte magnum pond scene paperweight with a green
frog, an upright water lily and green lily pads; tadpoles dart
about under the surface of the water. Signed/dated 1990. Limited
edition of 50.
Diameter 3 7/8". Estimate: $1800 - 2250 |
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Lot 109
Rick Ayotte miniature upright pink cabbage rose paperweight,
the flower, with dark green leaves, floats over a clear ground;
six and one facets. Signed/dated 1991.
Diameter 1 15/16". Estimate: $350 - 450 |
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Lot 110
Rick Ayotte miniature upright red poinsettia paperweight
with red-tipped yellow stamens and green leaves over clear
ground; signed and dated 1997.
Diameter 2 1/2". Estimate: $350 - 450 |