Paperweights From The Jane & Ken Wright Collection

May 1419, 2022
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LOT 451

Lot 451

Rick Ayotte (American, b.1944), Blue Pansy Glass Paperweight, 1996

Rick Ayotte (American, b.1944), Blue Pansy Glass Paperweight, 1996
Lot 451 Details
Rick Ayotte (American, b.1944), Blue Pansy Glass Paperweight, 1996

diameter 2 in — 5 cm
engraved marks Ayotte '96

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $192
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Rick Ayotte (American, b.1944), Blue Pansy Glass Paperweight, 1996
  • Rick Ayotte (American, b.1944), Blue Pansy Glass Paperweight, 1996
Provenance:

Collection of Jane & Ken Wright, Cambridge/Toronto
George Kamm Paperweights, Lancaster, PA, 1996

Note:

Born and raised in New Hampshire, Rick Ayotte explored the woods and waterways, and studied the animals that crept and flew and swam. In 1978, Ayotte entered hitherto unexplored territory when he began to create wildlife art with glass. Today, Rick Ayotte’s naturalistic portrayals of wildlife, represented in their natural habitat, are renowned throughout the world. Being an admirer of the antique paperweight makers, Ayotte developed his works along the classic models of the French glasshouses of Baccarat, Saint Louis, and Clichy: the spherical presentation, the optical qualities of crystal, and the use of color to seduce the eye. Ayotte, however, has left the nineteenth century far behind in terms of subject matter.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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