{"title":"Beauty for Beauty's Sake","description":"\u003cp\u003eObjects chosen not merely for utility, but for the beauty, craftsmanship, atmosphere, and emotion they bring into a space.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hutschenreuther-bavaria-hand-painted-plate-magenta-carnations-selb-germany","title":"Hutschenreuther Bavaria Hand-Painted Plate, Magenta Carnations, Selb Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Hutschenreuther is one of Germany's oldest and most enduring porcelain houses, founded in 1814 by Carolus Magnus Hutschenreuther in Hohenberg, Bavaria. His son Lorenz struck out on his own in 1857 to found a second factory in the town of Selb — a location that would go on to become so densely packed with porcelain manufacturers, Hutschenreuther among them, that it earned the nickname \"the City of Porcelain.\" This plate carries the Hutschenreuther Selb mark, tying it to that second, Selb-based branch of the family firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration itself carries the hallmarks of genuine hand-painted work: a spray of magenta and deep purple carnations rendered with individually shaded, ruffled petals, set against a softly blended background that shifts from pale green to blush pink — the kind of atmospheric, brushed-in ground that distinguishes hand-painted china from crisper transfer-printed patterns. A fine gilt rim finishes the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking, painterly piece well suited to display on a plate stand or as part of a mixed grouping of antique hand-painted porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47789909868707,"sku":"PI- 0055","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/MagentaCarnations1.webp?v=1781849261"},{"product_id":"lladro-shepherd-resting-figurine-4571-seated-boy-with-dog-sheep-lamb-retired","title":"Lladró \"Shepherd Resting\" Figurine #4571 — Seated Boy with Dog, Sheep \u0026 Lamb, Retired","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"Shepherd Resting\" is a substantial genre grouping from Lladró's early production years, designed by Fulgencio García and issued in 1969. At just over 10 inches tall, it's a considerably larger and more technically demanding piece than Lladró's simpler single-figure shepherd models — a seated boy resting against a rock outcropping, accompanied by his dog, two sheep, and a lamb, all captured on a single naturalistic base in Lladró's soft, pastel glazed porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is fully marked on the underside with Lladró's blue backstamp, \"Hand Made in Spain,\" alongside the incised model number and sculptor's mark confirming both authenticity and edition. Retired from production, this model no longer appears in Lladró's current catalog, and multi-figure groupings at this scale are considerably less common on the secondary market than the smaller single-subject shepherd and shepherdess figures Lladró produced in far greater volume during the same era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent throughout — no chips, cracks, or losses to any of the five figures or the base. A striking, substantial centerpiece for a Lladró collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47800454250659,"sku":"PI- 0058","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/1_300a0680-31ba-4e0a-93f5-2f4d5451b153.webp?v=1782193415"},{"product_id":"herend-hungary-hand-painted-porcelain-madonna-child-figurine-5521-lux-elek","title":"Herend Hungary Hand-Painted Porcelain Madonna \u0026 Child Figurine, #5521 — Lux Elek","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA finely hand-painted Herend porcelain figurine depicting the \"Peasant Madonna\" (also known as the Matyó Madonna) — a mother in traditional Hungarian folk dress, cradling her child, rendered in warm ochre and vivid coral tones with delicate hand-painted floral detailing on the bodice. Designed by Lux Elek (1884–1941), a recognized Herend sculptor whose Art Deco-era figural work remains among the maker's most collected. Model #5521, still part of Herend's current catalog today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeasures 7¼\" tall x 2\" wide. Flawless condition throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarked on the base with Herend's Hungary shield mark and \"HANDPAINTED.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830903849123,"sku":"PI- 0059","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/3_90ca744a-155f-4536-b747-794b660f6b38.webp?v=1782978352"},{"product_id":"lladro-girl-gathering-flowers-1172-glossy-porcelain-figurine-retired-1993-zero-damage-full-petals-intact","title":"Lladro \"Girl Gathering Flowers\" #1172 | Glossy Porcelain Figurine | Retired 1993 | Zero Damage, Full Petals Intact","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 flex flex-col px-4 max-w-3xl mx-auto w-full pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"feed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group group\/message-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-[var(--msg-assistant-pb,0.75rem)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-2 col-start-1 relative grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] isolate min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-1 col-start-1 relative z-[2] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*:last-child]:mb-0 print:block print:[\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*_+_*]:mt-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSculpted by Vicente Martínez, one of Lladró's foundational figurine designers, \"Girl Gathering Flowers\" captures a young girl caught mid-motion — ponytail lifted, one arm reaching down to pick a bloom while the other cradles an armful of applied porcelain flowers already gathered. The applied floral work is where this piece earns its detail: each blossom is hand-formed and individually attached, a hallmark of Lladró's more labor-intensive figurines, rather than sculpted as part of the base porcelain form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIssued in 1971 and retired from production, this piece carries Lladró's classic glossy glaze finish and the full \"Lladró, Hand Made in Spain\" backstamp. Approximately 8¼\" tall and 5½\" wide, consistent across catalog references for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApplied floral details like these are the first casualty of rough handling or shipping over the decades — most surviving examples on the market today show at least some petal loss. A specimen with every petal intact, as this one is, is meaningfully harder to find than the model number alone suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flow-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ml-1 mt-6 flex items-center transition-transform duration-300 ease-out\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-1 -translate-x-px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47869702799523,"sku":"PI- 0057","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/1_77b48c33-cd89-4718-9d64-b5e02bef8675.jpg?v=1782184035"},{"product_id":"lladro-platero-and-marcelino-figurine-1181-retired-spain","title":"Lladró \"Platero and Marcelino\" Figurine #1181 — Retired, Spain","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLladró has been one of the defining names in fine Spanish porcelain since 1953, prized for the delicate realism and quiet emotional warmth of its figurative work. This piece, \"Platero and Marcelino,\" takes its title from Juan Ramón Jiménez's beloved 1914 novella \u003cem\u003ePlatero y yo\u003c\/em\u003e — the story of a man and his devoted donkey, a touchstone of Spanish literature and later a Nobel Prize-winning body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe figurine captures a barefoot boy in a poncho and wide-brimmed hat, arms wrapped around the neck of his donkey in an unguarded embrace. Designed by sculptor Juan Huerta and issued in 1971, the piece carries Lladró's glossy glazed finish, with soft, naturalistic color work throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eModel #1181 was retired decades ago and is no longer in production — genuine scarcity, not a marketing description. Condition is excellent throughout, including the hat brim, a spot known to show wear on this particular model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaker: Lladró, Spain\u003cbr\u003eModel: #1181, \"Platero and Marcelino\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47876949803171,"sku":"PI- 0060","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/5_85dbf98e-60d1-478a-a47e-b1fd50bdb7ee.webp?v=1783976028"},{"product_id":"lladro-little-league-catcher-figurine-5290-retired-spain","title":"Lladró \"Little League Catcher\" Figurine #5290 — Retired, Spain","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLladró has been a defining name in Spanish porcelain artistry since 1953, known for capturing everyday, unguarded moments with warmth and technical precision. This figurine depicts a young catcher crouched on one knee, bat resting between his legs, his catcher's mask set down on the ground beside him — a quiet pause between innings rendered in Lladró's signature glossy porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eModel #5290, \"Little League Catcher,\" was issued in 1985 and retired in 1990 — no longer in production for over three decades. The soft color palette (powder blue cap and trim, muted pinks and grays) and gentle, contemplative pose are characteristic of Lladró's sporting figurines from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaker: Lladró, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47877011079331,"sku":"PI- 0061","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/1_85495cda-67d5-4dc3-9a8c-ef671c62a65b.webp?v=1783980094"},{"product_id":"lladro-naughty-dog-figurine-4982-retired-spain","title":"Lladró \"Naughty Dog\" Figurine #4982 — Retired, Spain","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLladró has defined Spanish porcelain artistry since the Lladró brothers founded their workshop in Valencia in 1953, and \"Naughty Dog\" is a classic example of the studio's gift for capturing an unguarded, fleeting moment in porcelain. Sculpted by Juan Huerta, one of Lladró's most prolific figurine designers, the piece depicts a young girl mid-stride with a basket tucked under her arm, caught off guard by her puppy playfully tugging at the hem of her dress — a small, warm bit of storytelling rendered in Lladró's signature soft, pastel glaze palette of dove grey, blue, and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIssued in 1978 and retired from production in 1995, this figurine is no longer manufactured, making surviving examples a fixed and finite population. The piece carries the full Lladró backstamp — including the \"Hand Made in Spain\" mark and DAISA copyright designation — along with its incised model number, 4982, confirming both authenticity and edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA gently humorous, technically accomplished piece typical of Lladró's genre scenes from this era, well suited to a figurine collection or as a standalone display piece with genuine charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaker: Lladró, Spain\u003cbr\u003eModel: #4982, \"Naughty Dog\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47877052530851,"sku":"PI- 0062","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/1_8350cf61-1773-4cbb-a1ae-6f26057abcf6.webp?v=1783982663"},{"product_id":"rosenthal-studio-linie-hand-painted-porcelain-charger-bold-blue-rose-motif-germany-12","title":"Rosenthal \"Romance — Rhapsody in Blue\" Porcelain Charger, Björn Wiinblad Design, Germany, 12¾\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA striking piece from Rosenthal's \"Romanze\" (Romance) collection, in the celebrated \"Rhapsody in Blue\" decor designed by renowned Danish artist Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal's Studio-Linie. Introduced in 1961 and produced for 44 years, Rhapsody in Blue remains one of the most sought-after decors in the Romance line — a bold, deep cobalt rose rendered in confident, gestural brushwork against fine, high-transparency white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 12¾\" charger showcases the pattern's signature rose motif at full scale, truly spectacular. Marked on the reverse with the genuine Rosenthal Studio-Linie Germany backstamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47890762563747,"sku":"PI- 0067","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/4_ba7f04e8-ae0e-4857-8441-51dd5fe107b7.webp?v=1784178539"},{"product_id":"blue-art-glass-vase-with-gold-gilt-scrollwork-and-applied-flower-vintage","title":"Blue Art Glass Vase with Gold Gilt Scrollwork and Applied Flower — Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking small art glass vase in transparent blue with an iridescent lustre finish, hand-finished with no visible mold seams — consistent with genuine hand-blown or hand-worked glass. Rich, tooled gold scrollwork wraps the shoulder in a dimensional, raised pattern, crowned by a sculpted applied flower with delicate blue-and-white petals and hand-painted green leaves. No maker's mark is present, so this is offered as fine unattributed art glass in the Venetian\/Murano style rather than an attributed piece. 4¼\" tall, 2¾\" diameter. Excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47905944699043,"sku":"CI- 0030","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/4_f778fae7-4b56-4cc0-9872-5a9906b1ef6d.webp?v=1784457254"},{"product_id":"rosenthal-pompadour-covered-trinket-box-alpine-floral-vintage-germany","title":"Rosenthal Pompadour Covered Trinket Box — Alpine Floral, Vintage Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eA footed, scalloped covered box from Rosenthal's \"Pompadour\" line, backstamped \"Rosenthal, Selb-Germany, Pompadour.\" The lid and sides are decorated with a delicate alpine floral spray — blue gentian, edelweiss, and pink phlox — in factory transfer-printed decoration on fine white porcelain. Measures approximately 5¼\" x 4\" x 1¾\". Excellent condition, no chips or cracks. A lovely small vanity or jewelry box, equally at home holding trinkets or displayed on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47905976778915,"sku":"PI- 0074","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/2_c71b28f0-42cf-417a-bc94-936917dedf3a.webp?v=1784459507"},{"product_id":"kelvins-porcelain-lace-figurine-pair-colonial-courting-couple-musicians-vintage-japan","title":"Kelvin's Porcelain Lace Figurine Pair — Colonial Courting Couple, Musicians, Vintage Japan","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA charming mid-century pair from Kelvin's, a Japan-made porcelain giftware line popular in the American market through the 1950s–60s. The lady figure plays a tambourine in a marbleized sage-green gown with delicate applied lace trim at the neckline, sleeves, and hem; her companion plays a lute-form stringed instrument in a matching grey coat with the same fired-lace detailing. Both pieces stand on oval bases with the period-typical hand-punched vent hole underneath — a normal construction feature of hollow slip-cast bisque, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition is clean throughout: no chips or cracks noted, coloring is the original intentional marbleized treatment rather than wear, and the applied lace trim is intact on both figures. Backstamp reads \"©KELVIN, B-777.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919359983779,"sku":"PG- 0027","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/4_d4206514-94c2-4005-a23a-7dbfc5f9c5ce.webp?v=1784790429"},{"product_id":"baccarat-crystal-falcon-sculpture-signed-ten-inch-excellent-condition","title":"Baccarat Crystal Falcon Sculpture, Signed, Ten Inch, Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePresenting an exceptional Baccarat crystal falcon, a striking hand-cut sculpture from one of France's most prestigious crystal houses since seventeen sixty-four. This majestic bird of prey stands proudly perched on a faceted rock-cut crystal base, capturing extraordinary detail in the wings, feathers, and powerful hooked beak, all rendered in Baccarat's signature clear, brilliant lead crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis piece is fully authenticated, bearing Baccarat's acid-etched circular mark, the cursive etched signature, and the original red foil label, all present on the base. It measures ten inches in height and is in excellent overall condition. There is light surface scratching to the underside of the base from prior display, not visible when the piece is standing, and does not affect the sculpture's appearance or integrity in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis example does not include the original box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis exact model retails new through authorized secondary market dealers at one thousand, nine hundred, ninety-nine dollars boxed. Reflecting the absence of the original box and minor base wear, this piece is priced well below that baseline while retaining the full beauty and authentication of a genuine Baccarat sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA stunning statement piece for a study, library, mantel, or executive office. 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The domed shell is left plain and polished to maximize the crystal's natural refraction, while the spots are rendered in a soft, frosted satin finish, creating a deliberate contrast between clear and matte crystal across the same small form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid crystal pieces like this one are dense and substantial for their size, a quality that becomes immediately apparent in hand and is part of what distinguishes genuine Baccarat from lighter, mass-produced glass novelties. 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