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Lot 172
Paul Ysart three-dimensional single mouse and cheese paperweight,
on earth-colored ground, with the plump white rodent looking
as much a tasty morsel as the cheese. "PY" signature
cane and paper label.
Diameter 2 11/16". $2500-3500 |
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Lot 173
Paul Ysart three-dimensional two-fish over sandy multicolored
ground paperweight. The distinctive bright colors and alert
manner of the piscean motif, make this an ever- popular Ysart
design. "PY" signature cane in the base.
Diameter 2 13/16". $1000-1500 |
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Lot 174
Paul Ysart three-dimensional pair of ducks paperweight.
Ysart's imaginative skills create a distinct watery surface,
and thereby reinforce an idea of above and below (not minding
the duck's feet are missing, of course.) "PY" signature
cane, and paper label.
Diameter 2 5/8". $1100-1500 |
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Lot 175
Paul Ysart, ca. late 1950s, early '60s, striped-green-fish
in filigree basket paperweight. The filigree is beaded at
the seams with bubbles, which adds to a bejeweled appearance
along with the fish's glamorous aventurine fins. Unfinished pontil.
Diameter 2 3/4". $800-1200 |
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Lot 176
Paul Ysart three-dimensional two-fish paperweight.
Aventurine glass is used for both the stickleback fish, and the
rocky ground is in more subdued colors than in others of similar
motifs. "PY" signature cane lies with the shells and
sandy debris.
Diameter 3". $1600-2000 |
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Lot 177
Paul Ysart three-dimensional three-fish paperweight. An
aventurine trio in mute examination of the paperweight viewer,
over sugary looking rocks, colored like candy. "PY"
signature cane in the base.
Diameter 3". $1500-2000 |