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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- A Rare "Butterfly" Trivet
- impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/23635
- favrile mosaic glass and patinated bronze
Literature
Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, p. 409, no. 1647 (for the present example illustrated)
Martin Eidelberg, Nina Gray and Margaret K. Hofer, A New Light on Tiffany: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls, London, 2007, pp. 78-79 (for related trivets)
Martin Eidelberg, Nina Gray and Margaret K. Hofer, A New Light on Tiffany: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls, London, 2007, pp. 78-79 (for related trivets)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. All of the favrile mosaic glass appears to be original, intact and undisturbed. The glass with some occasional edge wear and minor surface flecks (some possibly inherent in the making), and with surface soiling to the recessed contours of the grouting. With one shallow surface fleck along the perimeter border of one of the upper blue background tiles (approximately 1/4 x 3/16 inch). A few areas of superficial wear to the mosaic glass iridescence, consistent with age and gentle use. With a small minor loss to the lower blue tile adjacent to the proper right wing of the butterfly (visible in the catalogue illustration). The patinated bronze surfaces with some occasional light surface scratches, rubbing, discoloration and a few light traces of surface oxidation, consistent with age and gentle use, largely concentrated to the perimeter of the underside. An exceptional example of one of Tiffanys rare mosaic trivets incorporating Cypriote favrile glass to articulate the butterfly and perimeter border composition. The Cypriote glass is intensely iridized, imparting the trivet with strong luminous color. When viewed firsthand the colors of the mosaic glass are more vibrant and nuanced than seen in the catalogue illustration, which is slightly dark and over saturated.
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.