Steuben Glass Works

Ray and Lee Grover, Naples, FL, 1982

Paul V. Gardner, The Glass of Frederick Carder, New York, 1971, pl. XII, fig. A (for a related example)
Paul N. Perrot, Paul V. Gardner and James S. Plant, Steuben:  Seventy Years of American Glassmaking, New York, 1974, p. 50, pl. 2 (for a related example in the collection of Corning Museum of Glass)
Mary Jean Madigan, Steuben Glass:  An American Tradition in Crystal, New York, 1982, pp. 50-51 (for the example cited above)

Overall in very good original condition. Some very minor flea bites to the edge of the base, and very light surface scratches to the flat underside, entirely commensurate with age. A few light surface scratches to the iridescence particularly to the widest part of the shoulder, again commensurate with age. The neck with some very thin trails within the iridescent decoration, inherent in the manufacturing process. When viewed in person, the vase with wonderful coloration and a finely articulated decorative scheme throughout.
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.
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