Tiffany Studios

Christie's New York, December 8, 2009, lot 28
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Overall in very good condition. With a few small and minute air bubble and particulate inclusions inherent in the making and not at all visually detracting. The ruffled fan with some subtle linear tool marks, also inherent in the making and quite commonly seen in Jack in the Pulpit vases. The exterior surfaces with a few occasional light and fine surface scratches. With some transparent spotting at the top of the fan aperture and inside the neck of the vase. The interior of the bun foot with what appears to be surface soiling and calcification. There also appears to be a water line to the neck of the vase three inches up from the underbase. A particularly attractive example, displaying strong proportion, form and coloration. The exterior surfaces of the vigorously ruffled fan and foot are beautifully iridized, imparting the vase with strong luminosity and a range of brilliant hues.
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.