May Premier Auction: Day 1
Fri, May 19, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Sun, May 21, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 330
Two Baccarat Butterfly and Clematis Paperweights
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
France, mid 19th century, one paperweight with butterfly hovering over a double clematis with green foliage, faceted cut panel top, with star cut base, 3-1/8 in., [slight surface marks due to age and use, wear to edge on base, few flea nicks]; one paperweight with butterfly with purple body hovering over a clematis with green foliage, star cut base, 3-1/8 in., [slight surface marks due to age and use, small flea nicks]. Provenance: Property of Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon; Sotheby's, New York, November 21-22, 2014, lot1015; Property from the Collection of Marjorie S. Fisher, Palm Beach, Florida
