Lot 173: A French Lead Crystal Dolphin Figurine, featuring a blue core and wave base

A French lead crystal figurine of a dolphin captured in mid-leap above a stylised breaking wave. The figure is constructed from clear crystal with a saturated cobalt blue core internally suspended within the dolphin’s head and torso. The base is integrally formed from clear, heavily textured glass to represent moving water. A circular gold and black adhesive label is affixed to the dolphin’s flank, featuring printed text reading CRISTAL d’Arques FRANCE GENUINE LEAD CRYSTAL PLUS DE 24% DE PLOMB GARANTI. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.