Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(6) Art Glass Millefiori & Complex Murrine Cane Paperweights

Price realized
$349
Pre-sale estimate
$300 – $600
Hammer price
$275
Category
Ceramics, Bowls & Glass
Sold
June 6, 2024
Sale
SPECIAL DAY 1- June 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 4-Day Auction Event

Lot description

(lot of 6) Art glass millefiori paperweights, each comprised of various complex canes, including: (1) having scrambled murrine canes depicting faces, spider silhouettes, a wrench, and geometric forms, (2) floriform canes forming concentric circles, (1) scrambled irregular and ribbon canes, in solid black surround, (1) radiating complex canes with alternating filigree twists, (1) close-pack floriform canes, among controlled bubbles, largest: approx 2"h, 3"diam, 5.75lbs total Provenance: From the estate of Leslie and Angelyn Smith, Austin, Texas

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.