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Tiffany Furnaces
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Furnaces
- "Art Deco" Photograph Frame
- impressed LOUIS C. TIFFANY FURNACES, INC./358 with the firm's monogram
- gilt bronze and enamel with clear glass face
Literature
George A. Kemeny and Donald Miller, Tiffany Desk Treasures, A Collector's Guide, New York, 2002, pp. 87-90 (for the model)
John Loring, Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., New York, 2002, p. 185 (for the model)
Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, p. 497, no. 1934 (for the present example illustrated)
John Loring, Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., New York, 2002, p. 185 (for the model)
Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, p. 497, no. 1934 (for the present example illustrated)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The gilt bronze surfaces throughout retain a rich warm patina, showing gentle rubbing, a few scattered light surface scratches and light surface soiling consistent with age and gentle use. The enamel portion of the frame displays brilliantly saturated tones with strong luminosity that range from delicate light rose to rich magenta. The colors of the enamelwork with greater saturation and nuance than what appear in the catalogue illustration. The enamel with some minor rubbing and few very minute surface scratches concentrated to the high portions of the design. The reverse with minor discoloration, scattered surface scratches and areas of light rubbing to the patina concentrated to the edges. The reverse appears to retain the original easel stand and associated hardware. The glass front can be removed through the opening at the top of the backplate. One area of adhesive residue that has darkened and two old adhesive labels. The glass front with scattered minute edge chips throughout, minor losses at three of the four corners and one adjacent surface fleck measuring ¼ inch in length. None of these chips and losses are visible once the glass is installed in the frame. A gorgeous frame that showcases the Tiffany firms fine craftsmanship in enamelwork.
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.