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Lot 310
Saint Louis 1993 super magnum newel post with close
packed complex millefiori, silhouette canes and a signature and
date cane; clear encased with brass base. Exclusively created
for L. H. Selman Ltd., Saint Louis originally created a magnum
newel post in honor of an antique piece that sold for $25,000
at auction. After a challenge from Lawrence Selman to create
an even more spectacular piece. Saint Louis responded with this
Super Magnum. The dazzling presentation piece constitutes a rare
marvel of millefiori glasswork. Only two of these pieces were
made, and it comes with its original presentation box, covered
in marbeled paper and lined in pearl satin. Limited edition of
2.
Height 11"; Diameter 6". $7500-10,000 |