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THE JOHNE PARSLEY LEGACY PROJECT
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RECENT AUCTIONS
It's always a treat to turn up a finely-crafted paperweight by Johne Parsley in an auction. People seem unable to part with them from their collections, so they are not typically available in a normal competitive sale. And when they are, it's one at most. We've seen spirited bidding over these little treasures! Here's a sample of the latest from The Dunlop Collection and Selman auctions. If you see a Parsley paperweight at auction, please let us know through this website. We will follow up to post it here. As we continue to develop this column, we will also post where you can find Johne Parsley paperweights in public collections. Enjoy!
L. H. Selman Auction #82
Red and Yellow Bouquet paperweight: 1991
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Two red roses, each with a fan of petals around a spun center, and their companion buds flank a lone white flower, with yellow stamens, and space two loosestrife sprays, one yellow and one red. The blossoms are gathered into a delicate bouquet with four brilliantly variegated green and yellow leaves. Clear ground. Signed/dated. Diameter 2-1/2"
Bid: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold: $1,320
Live Auctioneers, December 2014 Auction
Spring Bouquet with Knotweed: 1989
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Pink and yellow flowers with green leaves are spread over a blue background and include sprays of red and yellow knotweed
Signed/dated. Signature "P" cane visible.
Diameter 2-1/2"
Bid: $200 - $300
Sold: $800
L. H. Selman Auction #80 Paperweight
Auction - Winter 2022 #174
Pink Flowers miniature paperweight: 1985
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Two five-petaled pink flowers, each with yellow filament centers, top the ends of thin green stems in a bouquet with five bladed leaves. Transparent cobalt blue ground. Signed/dated. Good condition.
Diameter 1-5/8"
Bid: $400-$600
Sold: $1,200
L. H. Selman Auction #79
Rose Bouquet
miniature faceted paperweight: 1991
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
A Two light pink wild roses and a furled companion bud are joined into a bouquet, on radiating variegated green leaves, with a central signature cane. Transparent sky-blue ground. Ten fluted side facets. Signed/dated.
Diameter 1-13/16"
Bid: $600 – $800
Sold: $1,300
L. H. Selman Auction #79
Dogwood Bouquet faceted paperweight: 1989
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Three notched pink dogwood flowers are spaced below two racemes, one with yellow buds and one with red buds, with sprigs of three leaves. The flowers are arranged into a bouquet on gathered stems. Translucent cobalt blue ground. Signature cane. Signed/dated. Fair condition.
Diameter 2-3/4"
Bid: $1,000-$1,500
Sold: $1,700
L. H. Selman Auction #78
Daffodil Bouquet: 1995
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
A pair of dimensional yellow daffodils tops a pair or buds, on arching stems, spaced by stems of green leaves to create a formal bouquet. Transparent yellow ground. Signature cane. Signed/dated.
Diameter 2-5/8"
Bid: $800-$1,000
Sold - $1,440 Buyer's Premium Inclusive
L. H. Selman Auction #78
Dogwood Blossoms Branch Faceted: 1996
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Three red-tipped white dogwood blossoms top a pair of pink dogwood blossoms, each with cleaved petals around a central tuft of filament stamens, grow on a branch in a formal bouquet, along with two little pink buds and small green leaves. Translucent turquoise ground. Seven and one facets. Signature cane. Signed/dated.
Diameter 2-3/4"
Bid: $1,000-$1,200
Sold: $2,700 Buyer's Premium Inclusive
Trio of Red Roses: 1987
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Three dimensional red roses each sit on a star of five sepals at the top of a curving stem and are joined by a solo companion bud. Cobalt blue ground. 6 x 1 facets. Signature cane. Signed/dated.
Excellent condition.
Diameter 2-1/2"
Pansies: 1988
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
This pretty, simple bouquet from 1988, exhibits Johne’s nice delicate approach to lampwork. Two of his signature pansies are joined by a single, tender bud and leaves that appear to float in clear crystal. 6 X 1 facets. Signature cane.
Signed/dated.
Excellent Condition.
Diameter 2-11/16"
Daffodils: 1993
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
1993 daffodils miniature paperweight. A pair of very small exquisite yellow daffodils looks upwards in reverence to the sun, as they rise from a fan of bladed leaves with two little buds. Rare transparent Vaseline yellow ground. 6 x 1 facets. Signature cane.
Signed/dated.
Excellent condition.
Diameter 2-1/8"
Soulis Auctions - 2022 Winter Auction
from the Schwab Collection
Daffodils with Leaves and Buds: 1993
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Cut and polished crystal weight with one top facet and six side facets above a vaseline glass base that fluoresces intensely under ultraviolet light. Centering the nice quality paperweight is a nicely worked internal grouping of daffodils having veined leaves and closed buds above the artist's signature cane with conjoined JP. The double signed weight is also engraved J P 1993
along the lower edge.
Diameter approximately 2-1/8"
Bid: $700-$900
Sold: $1,600 plus Buyer's Premium
Soulis Auctions - 2022 Winter Auction
from the Schwab Collection
Faceted Pear Bouquet: 1992
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Tall, cut and polished crystal weight with one top facet and eight vertical facets blown with an internal design with two outlying pears conjoined by veined leaves and a white blossom with a yellow pistil.
Edge is engraved with J P 1992.
Diameter approximately 1-7/10"
Bid: $500 - $700
Sold: $500 plus Buyer's Premium
L.H. Selman Winter Auction # 83
Three Pink Daisy Bouquet: ca.1990s
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Three pink daisies, each with a bright yellow center surrounded by a joyful crown of pink petals, are joined by two sheathed buds and a few leaves to form a bouquet. Translucent cobalt blue ground. Signature cane.
Diameter 2-5/8"
Bid. $,1000-$1,500
Sold: $900 plus Buyer's Premium
L.H. Selman Winter Auction # 83
Faceted Pink Flower Bouquet: 1995
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Four small five-petalled pink flowers, each with a tuft of red filament stamens at the center, form a ring atop five green leaves and are joined by three very small buds. Transparent aqua-green ground.
7 X 1 facets. Signature cane. Signed/dated.
Diameter 2-9/16"
Bid: $1,000-$1,500
Sold: $3,000 Buyer's Premium Inclusive
L.H. Selman Winter Auction # 83
Fanning Flower Bouquet: 1995
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
A pink flower, with red stamens, centers a loosely gathered bouquet with two white flowers and four blue flowers, all with orange stamens, and a few sprays of green leaves. Clear ground. Signature cane. Signed/dated.
Diameter 2-5/8"
Bid: $1,000-$1,500
Sold: $1,500 plus Buyer's Premium
Soulis Auction # 141
Flower and Warden Pear Bouquet Faceted Paperweight Piedouche:
A collaboration piece between
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
and Peter McDougall of Perthshire Paperweights
Johne's lampworked flower and pear bouquet set within Peter's millefiori and latticinio design. Lower section of the weight showcases a basket of interlaced white canes. Cane signed within the design 'JPPM' and sticker signed on base.
Diameter 2.834"
Provenance: Schwab Collection
Bid. $850-$1,400
Sold: $1,500 plus Buyer's Premium
Summer Auction 2023
Four Azaleas with red berries
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Four Azaleas with red berries are placed among striated green leaves that float in a sea of clear crystal. They are highlighted by 7 x 1 facets. "JP" Signature cane. Scratch signed and dated. Diameter: 2-3/16" Breathless!
From the Estate of Johne and Anne Parsley
Bid. $800-$1,200
Sold: $1700
L.H. Selman Summer 2023 Auction # 84
Dogwood and Flower Bouquet Faceted Miniature Paperweight: 1995
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
A white dogwood flower, with red tips, centers a crown of three flowers, in contrasting yellow, pink and blue, and stems of leaves, with red and yellow raceme stems on the lift. Translucent cobalt blue ground.
Signature cane. Signed/dated.
Diameter 2-1/4"
Bid. $800-$1,000
Sold: $1,500 plus Buyer's Premium
L.H. Selman Summer 2023 Auction #84
Arching Flower Bouquet Faceted Paperweight: 1999
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
A forking arched vine, studded with small green leaves, carries three pink flowers on one side, three yellow flowers on the other and is centered by a spray of red buds and a lone red berry. Clear ground. 7 X 1 facets.
Signature cane. Signed/ dated.
Diameter 2-1/2"
Bid. $800-$1,000
Sold: $1,500 plus Buyer's Premium
Summer Auction 2023
Dogwood Flowers in Cobalt
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
A stunning group of four dogwood flowers and two buds with pale green leaves gently hang on a red twig placed over a cobalt ground. "P" Signature cane.
Diameter: 2-1/2”
From the Estate of Johne and Anne Parsley
Bid Price: $800-$1,200
Sold: $1,200
Treasure Me Estate Sales, LLC August 2023
Floral Faceted Glass Paperweight: 1986
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
A Johnny Jump Up with bud and leaves arranged on winding stems placed over a cobalt ground. 6 X 1 facets. "P" Signature cane. Scratch signed and dated.
In perfect condition. Diameter: 2-1/2"
Bid. $300
Sold: $430 plus Buyer's Premium.
A Real Steal!!