Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(4) John Deacons (B.1950) & William Manson (B.1951) Glass Paperweights
- Price realized
- $915
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $750
- 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 4) Scottish glass paperweights, John Deacons (Scottish, b.1950) and William Manson (Scottish, b.1951), each with a lampwork butterfly, including: (1) faceted, interlaced millefiori and stardust garlands, against a purple ground, "J 1980" signature/ date cane embedded in base, (2) collaborative examples, "JD 2006" and "WM" signature/ date canes embedded in base, edition number 6/ 25, (1) overlay with cut window facets, yellow butterfly hovering above pink lilies with a ladybug, "WM" signature cane included in the setup, engraved signature W. Manson, edition number 2/ 15; largest: approx 2.5"h, 3.5"diam, 4.5lbs 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.