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Lot 231
*Perthshire Paperweights 1979 "Sunflower" paperweight,
set on burnt-umber ground. A coppery-hue dominates this fantasy
flower, which blends careful lampwork and millefiori in a sun-brewed
vision. Signed "P1979" and a paper label. Limited edition
of 303.
Diameter 3 3/16". $300-400 |
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Lot 232
*Perthshire Paperweights 1975 millefiori circlets paperweight.
Referencing the tesserae of Roman mosaics, this design shows
off the bold color sense of the Perthshire designers, with the
clusters shaped like flowers, encircled by a garland of canes,
all set afloat on a brick-red cushion. Signed "P1975",
and a paper label. Limited edition of 400.
Diameter 2 7/8". $275-400 |
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Lot 233
*Perthshire Paperweights 1980 swirl paperweight, with
pink, green and white tricolor swirl, and complex millefiori
center, comprised of cogs and rod canes. In homage to the great
Clichy swirls, this design confidently circles the anchor cane
in popular colors of the decade. Signed "P1980" in
cane. Limited edition of 244.
Diameter 3 1/8". $275-400 |
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Lot 234
*Perthshire Paperweights 1977 nosegay paperweight, comprised
of three millefiori flowers centered on a swirling pink and green
latticinio cushion. The latticinio is wonderfully done in this
small weight, and the ends pulled under give the eye an impression
of a double-swirl. It creates a complex interior for the piece,
another reason to handle the glass, and turn the object round
and over again. Signature cane in base and paper label. See The
Art of the Paperweight: Perthshire, p. 69. Limited edition of
315.
Diameter 2 1/2". $300-400 |
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Lot 235
*Perthshire Paperweights 1972 faceted cushion paperweight,
with patterned millefiori in bright green, teal and crimson colors
and a gate of lace twists set atop a plum- colored background.
"Without a doubt, Perthshire has played a major role
in stimulating a resurgence of interest and appreciation for
fine paperweights." --The Art of the Paperweight: Perthshire.
Signature and date cane on base and paper label. Limited edition
of 300.
Diameter 2 5/8". $400-500 |
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Lot 236
*Perthshire Paperweights 1975 "Tudor Rose" paperweight,
with a four-petaled lampwork rose having a circular stem
and leaves, surrounded by a ring of eight spaced millefiori on
translucent cobalt blue ground. It's no surprise that a glasshouse
dedicated to the craft of paperweight design from the Classic-era,
would feature some of contemporary glass' best millefiori work.
Even when used sparingly, the canes' remarkable variety is evident.
Signature cane at the rose's center, a signature and date cane
in the base and paper label. Limited edition of 400.
Diameter 3 1/8". $350-450 |