Rick Ayotte Miniature Pond Slider Turtle Paperweight

Description: SHORT DESCRIPTION: Rick Ayotte 1995 Miniature Pond Slider Turtle Paperweight. This miniature paperweight depicts an adorable pond slider turtle on a moss ground. The turtle has yellow markings on its head and legs. It is signed "Ayotte M-55 '95" on the side just below the middle of the paperweight. A precious paperweight in excellent condition. Just under 2" diameter by 1 9/16” high. The base is polished concave. All descriptions, identifications, and your satisfaction are guaranteed. Please see FULL description for more details. Rick Ayotte 1995 Miniature Pond Slider Turtle Paperweight Rick Ayotte 1995 Miniature Pond Slider Turtle Paperweight. dated 1995. This miniature paperweight depicts an adorable pond slider turtle on a moss ground. The turtle has yellow markings on its head and legs. It is signed "Ayotte M-55 '95" on the side just below the middle of the paperweight. A precious paperweight in excellent condition.Please Note: The stand shown in the pictures is not included with the paperweight. It is shown for illustration only.Note on white glare: Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the light.Note for International buyers: If the final price is $400 or more, this paperweight must be shipped by USPS priority mail. If you are outside the US and wish to buy this paperweight, please contact me first with your address and I will check the availability and cost of postage.This paperweight appears in the book Songs without Words: The Art of the Paperweight - Rick Ayotte. This paperweight is a miniature and is shown on page 144. The turtle also appears in a full size compound paperweight Walden Pond (A265) shown on page 127. A similar miniature example appears in Bonhams Skinner's 20th Century Design Auction starting June 10, 2024 (see lot 55 with a pre-auction estimate of $800-$1,200). The paperweight in this listing is being offered at a lower price. Note about pictures: I apologize for the poor pictures. The turtle is dark colored and is on a dark ground. I made several attempts to get better pictures but outcome was either too dark or had too many reflections. It also made it difficult eliminate all the reflections showing my hands holding the camera. I need a different setup.Roland "Rick" Ayotte specializes in paperweights with themes from nature, including lampworked bird and other animals, flowers, fruits, and berries. His paperweights range in size from miniatures to super magnums. He also produces other wonderful glass art objects. He lives and works in New Boston, New Hampshire and has been making glass paperweights since 1978. Miniature size: Just under 2" diameter by 1 9/16” high. The base is polished concave. Signature: Signed “Ayotte M-55 '95" on the side just below the middle of the paperweight. Condition: Excellent condition with no scratches, chips, or cracks found in inspection. Allan's Paperweights is owned by Allan Port. If you have any questions, please click the "paperweights" link under seller information and then contact seller. Please check out my other eBay auctions or visit my eBay Store. Free USPS Ground Advantage shipping in the US. Priority mail is also available at extra cost. If you are outside the US priority mail is required for all parcels valued at over $400. Please review the cost of postage. If in doubt, please check with me first. I ship to most countries. If you are blocked from bidding, please contact me and I will add your eBay user name to the allowed bidders list. If you would like a different shipping option, please contact me before paying the invoice. Full value will be declared for customs purposes. Please do not ask me to declare this a gift. The buyer is responsible for any customs fees, VAT fees, or handling charges imposed by your country's customs services.

Price: 644 USD

Location: Wellesley, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-17T04:32:38.000Z

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