paperweights: John Murphy

a great but practically unknown low volume artist from the old days.

PW3002. John Murphy Magnum Museum Piece. Green crane in flight over bubble vortex. The genius of frit in one color– Powerful and confident Condition is remarkable – like it was made yesterday. Signed on base: J. Murphy. 3 13/16 inch diameter; 3 1/2 inches tall; two pounds and nine ounces.  $95

PW3222. John Murphy Magnum Museum Piece. Fanciful swirling black and white base and a peaceful frit butterfly. Condition is remarkable – like it was made yesterday. Signature cane in the ground. Signed on base: J. Murphy. 3 15/16 inch diameter; 3 1/8 inches tall; two pounds and eight ounces.  $85

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