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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- "Curtain Border" Floor Lamp
- shade with small early tag impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK
base impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/368 - leaded glass and patinated bronze
- with a "Scroll" Senior floor base
Provenance
Macklowe Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1990
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1990
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The shade with approximately 9 cracks to the glass tiles dispersed throughout. The shade had a previous old restoration to the bottom curtain register with 6 pieces of obvious replacement glass. The shade has been recently conserved by a professional Tiffany restorer, and these 6 tiles have been sensitively replaced with period Tiffany glass which is highly complementary in both its ripple texture and color to the shade. The patinated bronze surfaces of the base display a deep and rich marbled green and russet brown patina. The bronze surfaces with some surface scratches and abrasions, rubbing to the patina, and surface soiling to the recessed contours of the design consistent with age and use. The outermost perimeter contours of the cushion base with a few very shallow surface bruises, only identifiable by touch. All six of the sockets and paddle switches appear to be original and undisturbed. With an authentic period Pigtail finial which is in very good condition and displays a complementary patina to the floor base. An extraordinary example displaying an exceptionally striking color palette, showing a superb color transition from deep greens in the top register of the shade to fiery orange below. The lamp has tremendous visual presence when viewed in person.
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.