Tiffany Studios

A New Light on Tiffany: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls, New York Historical Society, February 23-May 28, 2007

Martin Eidelberg, Nina Gray and Margaret K. Hofer, A New Light on Tiffany: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls, exh. cat., New York Historical Society, 2007, p. 88, no. 57 (for the present lot illustrated)

Overall good condition. The bowl with a few small areas of restoration throughout where transparent lacquer has been sensitively applied at some point in the history of the piece, which presents with a slightly glossier surface than the enamel and is not visually detractive. The largest of these areas is a thin linear area measuring approximately 1 inch long along one of the vertical vines. The surfaces throughout with some minor irregularities inherent in the making, not visually detractive. The bowl with a few areas of loss to the enamel, the largest measuring approximately ¾ x ½ inch on one of the green fruits. When viewed in person, the bowl presents with rich coloration and iridescence, and the finely articulated depiction of fruit in relief conforms beautifully to the shape of the vessel.
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.