Lot 348

St. Louis 1981 Millefiori Weight

Sold September 24, 2026

Price realized
$700
Estimate
$400–$500

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

About this lot

Attributed Brand: Cristal de France, Saint Louis

Period: 1981

Style: Millefiori, Signature Cane

Base: Clear

Diameter: 3.01 in.

Weight: 1.05 lb

Condition: No obvious flaws.

Additional Information: This elegant paperweight features a dense, close-packed spherical arrangement of colorful complex millefiori canes that completely fills the interior with a vibrant mosaic of intricate floral and geometric designs. Expertly created using traditional millefiori techniques, each cane was individually drawn, cut, and carefully assembled before being encased within brilliant clear crystal. The tightly packed composition creates remarkable depth, color, and visual complexity. Signed with the 1981 Saint Louis signature/date cane.

Lot details

Lot
348
Category
Display Objects › Studio Glass
Estimate
$400–$500
Closed
September 24, 2026

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