Lot 386:
Two Art Glass Apple Paperweights including a Signed Fenton Hand-Painted Satin Glass Piece
Sold for: $30
Description
This lot features two decorative art glass apple-form paperweights. One piece is a frosted satin glass apple featuring a hand-painted naturalistic scene of a bluebird perched on a branch with green leaves and pink blossoms. This item is signed Martha Reynolds, a recognized decorator for the Fenton Art Glass Company, in cursive script on the lower portion of the painted scene. The second item is a hand-blown glass apple designed in the Murano style, featuring the bullicante technique with a uniform pattern of controlled air bubbles. The apple contains a deep red core with a thin amber or yellow border encased in thick clear glass. It is finished with an applied translucent green glass stem and a single leaf.
Condition report:
Both items are in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. The hand-painted decoration on the satin glass piece is well-preserved without signs of flaking or surface wear.
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