Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(6) Art Glass Millefiori & Lampworked Paperweights, Likely Murano

Price realized
$305
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$250
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 faceted paperweights, each with polished base, and apparently unmarked, likely Murano, including: (2) weight, copper-flecked aventurine scrambled cushion, topped with close-packed millefiori, (one) being a magnum size, the other with central controlled bubble; (2) colorless ground, copper aventurine cushion, concentric millefiori canes, small coin dot facets, (one) with blue and white flowers has minor chip to foot ring; (1) translucent turquoise overlaid on colorless ground, lampworked pears or squash on latticinio cushion, underfoot with cut chequer grid; (1) egg-shaped, polychrome frit cushion with lampworked flower bouquet; largest: approx 3 5/8"h, 4.5"diam; 10lbs 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.