Identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
This is an authentic mid-century modern highball or double old fashioned tumbler featuring an Op-Art geometric harlequin pattern framed in teal with red accents. It bears the distinct, genuine cursive signature mark '© Georges Briard®' vertically along the side panel.
Story
Georges Briard was a highly prolific and celebrated American designer of mid-century modern dishware and glassware, active from the 1950s through the 1970s. His pieces were retailed at high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. The Harlequin pattern is emblematic of his geometric, Op-Art influenced style. The secondary market for mid-century modern barware remains active, though highly dependent on condition and pattern desirability. Georges Briard is a staple of this market.
Maker / Origin
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Condition & Value
Pending visual confirmation, the primary condition factors for vintage MCM glassware are the integrity of the applied graphics and the rim. Dishwasher use often degrades the paint and gold leaf on these pieces; crisp, unrubbed graphics are essential for top-tier pricing. Any chips or fleabites on the rim would severely impact value.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
The secondary market for mid-century modern barware remains active, though highly dependent on condition and pattern desirability. Georges Briard is a staple of this market. Complete sets of 4, 6, or 8 command premiums and are sought after for home bars, while single glasses are typically purchased on platforms like eBay or Etsy as replacements for broken pieces in existing sets.
▲ Authentic Georges Briard signature confirms maker and mid-century era.
▲ Harlequin pattern is a recognized and desirable MCM geometric motif.
▲ Single glasses serve a specific, motivated market of buyers needing replacements for incomplete sets.
▼ Single glass rather than a complete set significantly limits the overall total value.
▼ Unverified graphic condition — any fading, dishwasher wear, or paint loss will render the glass difficult to sell.
▼ Unverified rim condition — fleabites or chips would drop the value to near zero.
Best Venue
List on a broad secondary marketplace like eBay or Etsy, targeting buyers looking for replacement pieces. Ensure the listing title includes 'Georges Briard', 'Harlequin', and the exact dimensions (e. g., Double Old Fashioned or Highball) to capture specific search traffic. Given the low individual value, consider bundling if you possess other matching pieces to save on shipping friction.
Upside Potential
If this single glass is actually part of an unmentioned complete set of 4 or 6 in pristine, unworn condition, the total value would shift into the $60-$100 range.
Also found — market-range context
Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.