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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- "Tel-El-Amarna" Vase
- engraved 5698E L.C. Tiffany-Favrile
- favrile glass
Provenance
Macklowe Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1988
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1988
Literature
Martin Eidelberg, Tiffany Favrile Glass and the Quest of Beauty, New York, 2007, p. 79 (for a closely related example from the same series numbered 5697E)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. With a few minute air bubble inclusions inherent in the making, only visible when examining the vase with a strong light from the interior and not at all visually detracting. The exterior with a few light and fine surface scratches only visible under very close inspection. With some very light surface soiling on the vase interior. The exterior of the top decorated collar is beautifully iridized, imparting the collar with strong luminosity and a range of brilliant hues. The vase interior is cased in white, further heightening the rich saturated coloration of the exterior. When viewed with strong reflective light, the vase appears a true "Samian" blood red hue, which is deeper and more saturated than seen in the catalogue illustration. A superb example displaying elegant form, extraordinary color and exceptionally articulated decoration on the top collar. When seen in person, the top collar displays meticulously rendered linear decoration with a stronger color contrast than seen in the catalogue illustration, and the bands at the top and bottom of the collar are a striking iridized chartreuse green.
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.