Lot 16

Baccarat 1973 Harry S. Truman Sulphide

Sold September 24, 2026

Price realized
$30
Estimate
$100–$150

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Attributed Brand: Baccarat

Period: 1973

Style: Sulphide, Cameo

Base: Clear

Diameter: 2.64 in.

Weight: 0.89 lb

Condition: No Visible Flaws

Additional Description: Baccarat Harry S. Truman Sulphide Crystal Paperweight, a finely crafted French crystal collectible featuring a detailed three-dimensional cameo portrait of President Harry S. Truman encased within brilliant lead crystal. Created using Baccarat’s renowned sulphide technique, the sculpted white portrait is suspended within clear crystal to create remarkable depth and a striking relief effect. This example is enhanced by a warm transparent yellow amber ground that provides a luminous backdrop to the sulphide portrait, while expertly cut facets magnify the intricate cameo and showcase Baccarat’s exceptional optical clarity. The Harry S. Truman sulphide paperweight was issued by Baccarat in 1973 as a limited edition of 400 pieces.

Lot details

Lot
16
Category
Display Objects › Studio Glass
Estimate
$100–$150
Closed
September 24, 2026

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