Scotland, late 20th century, signed in cane "PY," ht. 2 1/8, dia. 3 in. — PAUL YSART (20TH CENTURY) MILLEFIORI BUTTERFLY PAPERWEIGHT,

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Estimate: $700–$1,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — The Joan and Rif Freedman Collection, Online, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts · 10 June 2024
Record ID: TB-2026-239355
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Paul Ysart, Scotland, late 20th century, signed in cane "PY," ht. 2 1/8, dia. 3 in. Bonhams, 10 Jun 2024, lot 154. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-239355.

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Paul Ysart, Scotland, late 20th century, signed in cane "PY," ht. 2 1/8, dia. 3 in. Bonhams, 10 Jun 2024, lot 154. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-239355.

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