About this lot

Attributed Brand: Baccarat

Period: 1974

Style: Sulphide, Cameo

Base: Clear

Diameter: 2.49 in.

Weight: 0.82 lb

Condition: No obvious flaws.

Additional Description: Created using Baccarat’s renowned sulphide technique, the white ceramic portrait of Napoleon is suspended within brilliant lead crystal above a deep ruby-red transparent ground, creating a striking contrast that enhances the depth and realism of the profile. The paperweight is expertly finished with six side facets and a large top viewing facet, magnifying the intricate cameo while showcasing Baccarat’s exceptional optical clarity and precision craftsmanship. Acid-etched with the Baccarat mark and 1974, produced as part of the celebrated historical figures series.

Lot details

Lot
288
Category
Display Objects › Studio Glass
Estimate
$75–$100
Closed
September 24, 2026
Estimate $75–$100
Request a consultation

Tap the photo to zoom

Thinking of selling? Start with a complimentary consultation.

Send a few photos of a single piece, a collection, or a whole estate. A specialist looks at what you have and recommends the next step, with no obligation.