The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Most in very good condition. All with the typical intrinsic imperfections, in the making, associated with pâte de verre production, including inherent variations in the colors and scattered popped and internal bubbles. Some light scratches and wear throughout, consistent with age and handling. Further dimensions and condition details enumerated below:
A blue-green and amber rhinoceros, numbered 0034/1000-- 16 in. (40.6 cm.) long
Two amber giraffes, one numbered 89 and the other numbered 92-- 151⁄4 in. (38.7 cm.) high; each with a few tiny fleabites to the edges of its rectangular base; the example numbered 92 with a Neiman Marcus retail label at its underside
An amber recumbent lion, numbered 278/1000-- 181⁄2 in. (47 cm.) long
A pair of amber lionesses with cubs, one numbered 33 and the other numbered 121-- 111⁄4 in. (28.6 cm.) long; the example numbered 33 with apparent internal crack or fracture near the end of the tail
Two red elephants, each with molded signature for designer Jean-François Leroy, one dated 2002-- 14 in. (35.6 cm.) long; the undated example missing its proper right tusk
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