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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- "Crab" Inkstand
- impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/23547/3 with the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company monogram
- patinated bronze and mounted shell with the original interior clear glass inkwell
Provenance
Private Collection, circa 1905
Thence by descent to the present owners
Thence by descent to the present owners
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The patinated bronze surfaces throughout display an exceptionally rich and vibrant russet brown patina. The bronze surfaces with gentle surface wear, rubbing to the patina on the high points of the design, and surface soiling to the recessed contours consistent with age and use. The interior of the inkwell and interior storage compartment beneath the hinged crab with light traces of surface oxidation and discoloration consistent with gentle use. The mounted shell with some light surface soiling and minor traces of discoloration and edge wear. The outer perimeter of the bronze lid mount around the shell with some minor edge wear and abrasions. With a period favrile glass interior inkwell (assumingly original to the inkstand), which has a few very small and minor edge flecks, and one shallow edge fleck measuring ½ inch in length to the underside of the rim, only visible under close inspection and not visible when installed in the inkstand. A superb example of this highly sculptural and desirable inkstand model. -----
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.