Lot 246
  • 246

Tiffany Studios

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Tiffany Studios
  • "Geometric" Table Lamp
  • shade impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK/1436
    base impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/580
  • leaded glass, favrile glass and patinated bronze
  • with a rare "Empire" base with favrile glass candle sleeves

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The shade with approximately 4 cracks to the glass tiles dispersed throughout, all which appear stable. The richly mottled glass throughout show greater nuance and color as show in the catalogue illustration. The interior of the glass panels of the shade with wonderful depth and ridge detail, which creates some of the visual complexity seen when viewing the exterior of the shade. The three favrile glass elements to the base are in very good condition with a few minor surface scratches and flecks to the rim. The feather decoration is finely executed and ads wonderful depth to the overall lamp. The patinated bronze surfaces of the base display a rich marbled green and russet brown patina with gentle surface wear, minor traces of surface oxidation and light surface soiling and white surface residue to the recessed areas of the design. Both the wheel and the finial are later replacements. The base with a later switch. The sockets and paddle switches appear to be original and undisturbed. A wonderful and rare lamp by the firm. -----
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.