Paperweight - Glass, Carnelian
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€ 39
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Selected by Sophie Aziz
Held roles at Sotheby’s Paris with five years’ expertise in ceramics and glass.
Estimate € 110 - € 170
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Vintage Art Déco paperweight from France, with a circular glass base and a red corniola oval cameo in a gilded mount, diameter 8.5 cm, height 3.5 cm, weight 322 g, dating to 1930–1940, in good condition with minor signs of age.
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Description from the seller
For sale a splendid and elegant vintage paperweight in Art Deco style, perfect as a decorative accessory for a classy desk or as a collectible piece.
The object consists of a solid circular base in heavy glass, partially satin-finished to create a refined play of translucencies.
At the center stands a detailed oval red cornelian-colored cameo set in a gilded mount, depicting a female profile with a classical hairstyle.
The cameo is framed by fluid and sinuous painted decorations in brown/bordeaux tones, typical of the era's taste.
Technical Specifications: Dimensions: Diameter 8.5 cm | Height 3.5 cm Weight: 322 grams (solid and stable on the desk)
Style: Art Deco / Vintage
Materials: Artistic glass, cameo in glass paste/resin, gilded details and hand-painted.
Conditions:
The item is presented in excellent vintage condition. The glass maintains its luster without cracks and the decorative details are well preserved, as shown in the images. It shows only the normal light signs of age that confirm its authenticity.
For sale a splendid and elegant vintage paperweight in Art Deco style, perfect as a decorative accessory for a classy desk or as a collectible piece.
The object consists of a solid circular base in heavy glass, partially satin-finished to create a refined play of translucencies.
At the center stands a detailed oval red cornelian-colored cameo set in a gilded mount, depicting a female profile with a classical hairstyle.
The cameo is framed by fluid and sinuous painted decorations in brown/bordeaux tones, typical of the era's taste.
Technical Specifications: Dimensions: Diameter 8.5 cm | Height 3.5 cm Weight: 322 grams (solid and stable on the desk)
Style: Art Deco / Vintage
Materials: Artistic glass, cameo in glass paste/resin, gilded details and hand-painted.
Conditions:
The item is presented in excellent vintage condition. The glass maintains its luster without cracks and the decorative details are well preserved, as shown in the images. It shows only the normal light signs of age that confirm its authenticity.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Carnelian, Glass
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
