Lot 243

St. Louis 1996 Snake Paperweight

Sold September 24, 2026

Price realized
$400
Estimate
$900–$1,300

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

About this lot

Attributed Brand: Cristal de France, Saint Louis

Period: 1996

Style: Signature Cane, Motif, Millefiori, Garland

Base: Clear, Star Cut

Diameter: 2.89 in.

Weight: 1.38 lb

Condition: No obvious flaws.

Additional Information: A coiled green glass snake with white spotting rests at the center of the motif. The serpent is framed by concentric rings of complex red and white floral millefiori canes alongside a signature and date cane on the base. The encased design is crowned by a clear glass dome finished with multiple flat circular cut facets. The overall composition is balanced upon a vibrant ground and enhanced by traditional millefiori and optical faceting techniques.

Lot details

Lot
243
Category
Display Objects › Studio Glass
Estimate
$900–$1,300
Closed
September 24, 2026

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