Overall very good condition. The monumental favrile glass shade is in very good condition and is decorated with an extremely impressive wave motif that is intensely iridized. When viewed with reflected light the shade presents with rich blue-green coloration. When viewed with remitted light the shade presents a vibrant green. The favrile glass surfaces of the shade with scattered extremely minor surface scratches consistent with age and gentle handling. The shade with occasional scattered minute air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent in the making and not visually detractive. The upper aperture of the shade with a few extremely minute fleabites. The lower edge of the shade with a few small tool marks concentrated to one quadrant. The base in remarkable original condition. This rare base is an incredible feat of craftsmanship which could only have been executed by the skilled workers at Tiffany Studios. The bright apple green blown form is made of cased glass with several layers of glass. The glass with some scattered extremely minor surface scratches, air bubbles, particulate inclusions, minor surface irregularities, and some surface soiling to the contours adjacent to the wire armature and decoration. The glass with a very faint yellowish banded inclusion that encircles the base at approximately 1/4 height from the top of the base, only visible upon close inspection. The bronze surfaces throughout the base with scattered minor surface scratches and abrasions, consistent with age and gentle handling. The arms and arm collar in good condition with a few scattered small losses to the patina, not visually detractive. The arm collar is slightly bent and pulls gently away from the base, causing some very slight movement to the arms. The feet with more concentrated surface soiling to the glass. One foot with a small hole in the glass measuring approximately 1/4 inch wide which is just visible beneath one of the coiled wires below the bottom left corner of one of the multi-wire band that extends up the height of the base. The cushion of the oil canister is decorated with an intricate coiled wire decoration which is in good condition with some minor surface soiling to the recessed areas, scattered minor surface scratches and abrasions, and some minor gentle rubbing to the wire. With a period burner that had been adapted with a modern socket for electrification, together with a second period burner that is original to the lamp and retains its original wick and has not been converted to electricity. Both burners are in good condition with some scattered minor surface scratches, abrasions, areas of gentle rubbing, and some minor bending to the upper decoration. With a later clear glass chimney with scattered minor surface scratches and with masking tape applied around the bottom edge to prevent chips. An exquisitely executed and highly complex early design by Tiffany Studios.
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.