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Lot 199
*Saint Louis 1954 floral paperweight. In clear crystal,
two lampwork flowers in citrus yellow and magenta, grow from
a spliced stem. Dew dropped by bubbles, yet centered by extremely
complex cane stamens, these mid-century efforts show a determined
Saint Louis struggle with the nuances of paperweight artistry.
"SL1954" signature/date cane.
Diameter 3 3/16". $300-450 |
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Lot 200
*Saint Louis 1979 faceted three-dimensional bouquet on
amber ground paperweight, with diamond-cut base. "To
rediscover the manufacturing process--the techniques which had
permitted the creation of these small masterpieces of the nineteenth
century manual arts--appeared to be a long shot. It has been
achieved and the glassmakers of Saint Louis prove that their
skill is equal to that of their predecessors."--Yolande
Amic, from The Art of the Paperweight: Saint Louis. Signature
and date cane inside lower flower. Limited edition of 450.
Diameter 3". $450-550 |
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Lot 201
*Saint Louis 1981 bouquet paperweight. In a burst
of kaleidoscopic color, the generous glass in the dome magnifies
the stylized flowers and the simplistic arrangement resembles
a bold, folk-art, still life decoration--bright and whimsical.
Signature and date cane in a flower center, and paper label.
Limited edition of 500.
Diameter 3 1/16". $500-600 |
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Lot 202
*Saint Louis 1986 four sprays of pink and white flowers
paperweight, possibly stylized Bleeding Heart blossoms, over
a celestial blue ground, with six-and-one facets. Signature and
date cane.
Diameter 3 1/8". $450-600 |
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Lot 203
*Saint Louis 1977 royal-blue clematis bouquet faceted
paperweight, featuring four lampworked flowers with millefiori
stamen, and a tight bud, among six leaves finished with very
delicate stems, all surrounded by a swirling latticinio cushion.
Signature and date cane and paper label. Limited edition of 650.
Diameter 3". $450-600 |
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Lot 204
*Saint Louis 1982 Lily-of-the-Valley faceted paperweight,
on a cool-toned red ground, featuring naturalistic lampworked
flowers, with numerous buds and broad leaves. Perhaps made in
homage to the antique Pantin paperweights which were receiving
renewed attention by collectors in the 1980s. Signature and date
cane in the base. Limited edition of 200.
Diameter 3 3/16". $450-600 |