PW2561. Adelmo (Delmo) Tarsitano (1921-1990) Museum Piece. Delmo made some of the most delicious strawberry weights ever made, and this is a nice one with one ripe and one unripe strawberry, although they both look amazing. Delmo mastered the various stages of strawberry ripeness and of the modern versions are most like the old Baccarats in style. He did an excellent job of keeping the lampwork three dimensional. “DT” cane in the style he used from around 1980 to the end of his work. 2 3/4 inch diameter; 1 15/16 inches tall; twelve ounces. Condition is excellent. $650
PW1302. Adelmo (Delmo) Tarsitano (1921-1990) Museum Piece. Coiled green striped snake with white eyes over a sandy and rocky ground. Stylized “DT” cane in the ground. 2 3/4 inches diameter; 2 1/4 inches tall; 14 ounces. Provenance is the fabulous Labow/Seacat Collection (Lot 180) which sold at auction on May 21, 2010. Condition is perfect/like new. $650
PW2134. Adelmo (Delmo) Tarsitano (1921-1990) Museum Piece. Delmo made some of the most delicious fruit weights ever made, and this is a nice one with two beautiful apricots- they both look delicious – on a leafy branch. Delmo’s work is appreciated by knowledgeable collectors as innovative and visionary as well as stunningly beautiful. “DT” cane in the style he used beginning in 1980. 2 3/4 inch diameter; 1 3/4 inches tall; eleven ounces. Condition is excellent. $450
PW1399. Adelmo (Delmo) Tarsitano (1921-1990) Museum Piece. Delmo made superb, classic, beautifully colored strawberry weights. The old-time Baccarat glass artists would have drooled at his work. It’s perfect with one ripe and one ripening strawberry and two blossoms. Tiny bubbles comprise the seeds. “DT” cane at stem base. 2 3/4 inch diameter; 2 1/16 inches tall; thirteen ounces. Condition is excellent/perfect. $750
PW3130. Adelmo (Delmo) Tarsitano (1921-1990) Museum Piece. Beautifully colored, ripening apricots on the branch. Stylized “DT” cane at stem base. 2 3/4 inch diameter; 1 7/8 inches tall; eleven ounces. Condition is excellent/perfect. $450
PW3236. Adelmo (Delmo) Tarsitano (1921-1990) Museum Piece. Delmo made superb, classic, beautifully colored strawberry weights. The old-time Baccarat glass artists would have drooled at his work. It’s perfect with three luscious strawberries and three blossoms. Tiny bubbles comprise the seeds. “DT” cane under a leaf. 2 3/4 inch diameter; 2 inches tall; thirteen ounces. Condition is excellent/perfect. $850