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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- "Nasturtium" Table Lamp
- shade with small early tag impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK
telescopic base impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/28620 and with the Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company monogram - leaded glass and patinated bronze
Provenance
Private Collection, Beverly Hills, CA
Sotheby's New York, December 1, 1990, lot 967
Private Collection, Japan
Thence by descent to the present owner
Sotheby's New York, December 1, 1990, lot 967
Private Collection, Japan
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The shade with approximately 20 cracks to the glass tiles dispersed throughout and with some minor surface soiling along the recessed contours of the shade leading and glass. The patinated bronze base is in very good condition, displaying an exceptionally rich green-brown patina. The patinated bronze surfaces throughout with some occasional light surface scratches, gentle rubbing and surface soiling consistent with age and use. As is commonly seen with this telescopic base design, the upper portion of the telescoping base does not sit entirely flush with the bottom shaft and is slightly raised approximately ½ inch. The latter is a result of the wiring coiling up in the interior of the base shaft. If desired this could be remedied by rewiring the base. The bronze base switch, sockets and paddle switches all appear to be original and undisturbed. Three of the six black bakelite bushings that insulate the sockets have recently been replaced but are of the same design as their period counterparts. With period knop finial which shows light wear and rubbing to the patina around the outermost perimeter surfaces consistent with age and gentle use. The underbase with earlier Sotheby's lot sticker and old felt gliders on the underside of each foot. The shade with a particularly dynamic and artistic glass selection accentuated by the deep range of reds and pinks articulating the flower blossoms and strong accents of ultramarine striated with pink throughout the background glass.
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.