Baccarat Pope John XXIII Cameo

Item Description

Attributed Brand: Baccarat

Period: 1960s

Style: Sulphide Cameo

Base: Clear

Diameter: 2.92 in

Weight: 1.40 lb

Condition: No obvious flaws

Additional Information: A frosted sulphide cameo portrait bust of Pope John XXIII, bearing the signature of A. David, rests centrally over a translucent red ground. The classical portrait is fully encased within a double overlay of yellow and white glass. Precision cut geometric circular facets window the top and sides to reveal the internal figure and expose the layered colors of the casing. The overall composition is grounded by a polished base bearing the Baccarat France insignia.

Lot Details

Lot Number223
CategoryDisplay Objects
Sub CategoryStudio Glass
Starting Bid$40.00
Bid Count0
AuctionRoger G. Jacobsen Paperweight Collection Part 1
StatusPre-Bidding is Open
Last updated July 19, 2026 1:01 pm EDT