- 335
Tiffany Studios
bidding is closed
Description
- Tiffany Studios
- "Bellflower" Table Lamp
- shade stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK
oil font stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/25918 with the Tiffany Glass & Decorating Co. monogram - leaded glass and patinated bronze
Provenance
Home for the Aged, Saginaw, Michigan
Sotheby's New York, December 4, 1999, lot 467
Sotheby's New York, December 4, 1999, lot 467
Condition
Overall very good condition. The shade with approximately 17 cracked tiles. The lower register adjacent to the bottom rim is more green than it appears in the catalogue illustration. The areas which appear white in the catalogue illustration are a light green. One of the red bell flowers adjacent to the lower rim with two cracks that possibly should be professional stabilized. The oil canister base, which was later converted to electricity, shows some light surfaces scratches, minor rubbing to the patina, and a few occasional areas of discoloration consistent with age and gentle use. With verdigris patina. Sockets and switches appear to be original. Finial with minor dent to top surface.
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.