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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- An Important and Rare "Trumpet Creeper" Table Lamp
shade stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 346-2
base stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/7879- leaded glass and patinated bronze
Provenance
Beatrice Weiss, Florida
The Collection of John and Katsy Mecom, Houston, TX
Sotheby's New York, April 22, 1995, lot 44
The Collection of John and Katsy Mecom, Houston, TX
Sotheby's New York, April 22, 1995, lot 44
Condition
Very good overall condition. The shade with approximately 30-35 cracks to the glass scattered throughout which do not detract due to the complexity of the overall composition. With surface soiling to the shade, particularly in the recessed areas around the lead lines along the shade's top shoulder, which would benefit from a sensitive cleaning. The high points on the top area of the bronze shade armature with rubbing to the patina. The base with a rich brown and green patina with only light rubbing to the areas of high relief as expected from age and gentle use. The switch with rubbing to the patina around the perimeter as expected from continued use. The shade leading and reticulated bronze armature are finely executed, with a rich green brown patina. A superb example of this rare model, displaying a particularly vibrant and striking color palette.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.