Paperweight
Artist
Gilbert Poillerat
Manufacturer
Cristalleries d'Albret
CultureFrench
Date1972
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 x 3 1/8 in. (5 x 8 cm)
InscribedSigned "G.P. JJ AUDOBON C.A. '72". Polished pontil marked "C.P. ALBRET FRANCE".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number78.380
Not on view
DescriptionPaperweight of glass. Overlay pale blue over white over clear. With a sulphide bust of John James Audobon from a sculpture by Gilbert Poillerat. Four punty cuts separated by an arch and fan around the side. Larger punty top. Bottom is radially cut from polished pontil up 1 cm. up side. Polished pontil. In a special Cristallerie D'Albret box with a signed certificate #157. One of a limited edition of 225 overlay weights.
