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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- Monumental "Tel-el-Amarna" Vase
- engraved 3415E L.C. Tiffany-Favrile
- favrile glass
Provenance
Barry W. Toombs Collection
Sotheby's New York, March 24, 1984, lot 157
Private Collection
Christie's New York, June 15, 1985, lot 491
Sotheby's New York, March 24, 1984, lot 157
Private Collection
Christie's New York, June 15, 1985, lot 491
Condition
Overall in very good condition. With a few small and minute air bubbles inclusions, and some short vertical linear tool marks on the interior just below the top rim, all inherent in the making. The vase interior is cased in white. The exterior is beautifully iridized imparting the vase with strong luminosity and a range of brilliant hues, most notably seen on the rare decorated foot. A superb example displaying impressive scale, gorgeous color and beautifully rendered decoration on the top collar and foot. When seen in person, the coloration of the vase and decoration is more vibrant and lively than in the catalogue illustration which is slightly over saturated.
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.
Catalogue Note
A nearly identical example of this vase was sold in the historic auction of Louis Comfort Tiffany's collection that had been removed from the artist's residence, Laurelton Hall. See Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, September 24, 1946, lot 58.