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THE JOHNE PARSLEY LEGACY PROJECT
DECEMBER 14, 2018, Milwaukee, WI . . . The Johne Parsley family has initiated Great Lakes Paperweights, Inc., (GLP), a 501(c) (3) corporation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Mission of the organization is to preserve the rich history, legacy and enjoyment of fine glass paperweights through education and interaction with Midwest museums as well as work with galleries, collectors, glass artists and the general public.. READ MORE . . .
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 #79
Rose Bouquet
miniature faceted paperweight: 1991
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".
$600-$800
Sold - $1300
L.H.Selman Auction #79
Dogwood Bouquet faceted paperweight.: 1989
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".
$1000-$1500
Sold - $1700
Current L.H.Selman Auction #78
Daffodil Bouquet: 1995
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".
Current L.H.Selman Auction #78
Dogwood Blossoms Branch Faceted: 1996
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".
Trio of Red Roses: 1987
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
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
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”