Lot 148
Cristal d'Albret 1976 MLK Jr Sulphide
Passed — did not sell at this auction
- Estimate
- $75–$100
About this lot
Attributed Brand: Cristal d’Albret
Period: 1976
Style: Sulfide
Base: Clear
Diameter: 2.51 in.
Weight: 0.75 lb
Condition: No Obvious Flaws
Additional Information: Vintage Cristal d’Albret Martin Luther King Jr. Sulphide Glass Paperweight, a finely crafted French collectible featuring a detailed three-dimensional sulphide portrait of the influential civil rights leader. Created using the traditional sulphide technique, the molded portrait medallion is carefully encased within crystal, creating a striking cameo-like effect with depth and clarity. This piece is a rare tri-color variant as they were mostly done in only white. The paperweight showcases Cristal d’Albret’s signature etched in the base.
Lot details
- Lot
- 148
- Category
- Display Objects › Studio Glass
- Estimate
- $75–$100
- Closed
- September 24, 2026
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