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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- A Rare "Parasol" Chainmail Table Lamp
- shade impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK
base impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/3276 - leaded glass and patinated bronze
Literature
Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, p. 161, no. 661 (for the present example illustrated)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The shade with approximately 3 cracks to the glass tiles dispersed throughout. The shade leading is rendered with particularly fine lines displaying a rich russet brown and green patina. The shade has minor traces of surface soiling concentrated around the perimeter edges of the lead lines and to some of the recessed contours of the glass. The rare patinated metal fringe appears original and undisturbed to the shade and is in very good condition. The patinated bronze surfaces of the base display a rich russet brown and green patina, with minimal surface wear, some occasional minor surface abrasions and gentle rubbing consistent with age and very gentle use. With some light surface soiling to the recessed contours of the base. All of the six sockets appear to be original and undisturbed. The decorative bronze base switch also appears to be original, and is fully functional as a two-way switch. With a rare period Acorn finial which shows a closely corresponding patina to the base and is assumingly original to the lamp. A particularly attractive and rare example of this elegant Parasol model distinguished by the exceedingly rare fringe border which greatly enhances the lamps visual presence. When viewed firsthand the glass selection is less saturated and less red in coloration than seen in the catalogue illustration.
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.