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Lot 182
Baccarat dark red starfish paperweight. A simple composition,
with detailed lampwork on the waving starfish, the branched anenomes
and seaweed, over foamy translucent blue ground; B1996 signature/date
cane. Signed/dated 1996. Limited edition of 100. Includes card
of authenticity.
Diameter 3 9/16". $1100-1600 |
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Lot 183
Baccarat Dancing Sea Lion paperweight. A colorful
big top stage recreated in glass. The supple black sea lion with
stiff little whiskers, perched on a decorated drum, balances
a ball on its nose. B1998 signature/date cane and signed/dated
1998. Limited edition of 100. Includes card of authenticity.
Diameter 3 1/2". $1500-1800 |
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Lot 184
Baccarat Flag Bird paperweight. A yellow-breasted
black bird with pinstripe wings and trailing long blue head feathers,
takes flight in a surreal tropical environment. The scene is
suggestive of the mysterious rainforests, with companions like
a bright blue and black butterfly, ruby flowers with long broad
leaves and an amber and scarlet backdrop. The watercolor effect
of the ground is unusual and dramatic. B1997 signature/date cane
and signed/dated 1997. Limited edition of 100.
Diameter 3 1/2". $1300-1500 |
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Lot 185
Baccarat black-striped ivory hermit crab shell paperweight.
Another sea bed composition with excellent coloration in the
coral, seafern and anenomes. The piece has a foamy translucent
blue ground, which appears soft and loamy, and adds dimensionality
to the scene. B1996 signature/date cane. Signed/dated 1996. Limited
edition of 100. Includes card of authenticity.
Diameter 3 9/16". $1200-1600 |
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Lot 186
Baccarat Equilibrist Elephant paperweight. Another
big top motif, with rich candy-coloring. A gymnastic circus elephant,
dressed in her best show satins and plumes, balances herself
and a ball while standing on a pedestal. Over blue ground; B1998
signature/date cane. Signed/dated 1998. Limited edition of 100.
Diameter 3 1/2". $1200-1700 |
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Lot 187
Baccarat King Bird of Paradise paperweight. The rainforest
holds many mysteries, including remarkable birds with long, elaborate
tail feathers. This red-headed, white-breasted bird, rather shows
off, startling a butterfly and branches of green leaves. Special
details in the wings add a sense of speed to the King Bird's
flight, over a watery blue ground. B1997 signature/date cane.
Signed/dated 1997. Limited edition of 100.
Diameter 3 1/2". $1300-1600 |