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Lot 125
*Rick Ayotte 1993 Spring Bouquet paperweight, the
first from the Four Seasons Bouquet series, with crocus, iris,
forget-me-nots, wax flowers, violets and narcissus blossoms.
Limited edition of 50. Signed and dated. "I made this
weight to lift the spirits of all those who were down trodden
by the lifeless winter." -Ayotte, Songs Without Words,
The Art of the Paperweight: Rick Ayotte.
Diameter 3 13/16". $900-1400 |
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Lot 126
*Rick Ayotte 1998 blueberries and three flowers paperweight.
Limited edition of 35, signed and dated.
Diameter 3 1/2". $900-1400 |
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Lot 127
*Rick Ayotte 1997 passion flower bouquet paperweight,
a sinuous interpretation of this surreal looking flower,
accented with climbing tendrils and slender leaves over a mauve
ground. Signed and dated. Artist Proof #1.
Diameter 3 3/4". $700-900 |
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Lot 128
*Rick Ayotte 1984 golden-backed oriole with nest and babies
compound paperweight, the bird and three chicks are encased
at one level, with fruiting tree branches and leaves behind on
another level, which enhances the naturalness of the scene and
mixes the light that plays through and over the blue-green translucent
ground. Signed and dated. Limited edition of 50. -See Songs Without
Words, The Art of the Paperweight: Rick Ayotte, p. 72.
Diameter 3 1/2". $800-1200 |