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Dorothy Thorpe Midcentury Crystal Lucite American Knot Paperweight Sculpture

$830.06
£618.70
€700
CA$1,139.07
A$1,275.46
CHF 665.47
MX$15,540.53
NOK 8,444.35
SEK 8,028.33
DKK 5,329.54
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About the Item

Midcentury crystal Lucite American knot paperweight sculpture. This wonderful piece was designed by Dorothy Thorpe in America during the 1960s. An amazing item with a unique knot shape in crystal Lucite that is perfect to decorate a navy or maritime style house. A great paperweight that will enrich a studio or a living room. Measurements (cms): Depth 28 Width 12 Height 10 Diameter 3.
  • Attributed to:
    Dorothy Thorpe (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3067321946632

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