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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- "Curtain Border" Floor Lamp
- base impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/D/936 with the Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company monogram
- dichroic leaded glass and patinated bronze
with a "Scroll" Senior floor base and "Pig Tail" finial
Provenance
Christie’s New York, June 8, 1991, lot 405
Macklowe Gallery, New York
Macklowe Gallery, New York
Condition
Overall very good condition. When viewed in person the shade displays an incredibly saturated color palette, ranging from fiery reds and oranges to vibrant green. The glass is vigorously mottled and displays an outstanding and striking vertical color transition. The shade with approximately 2 cracks dispersed throughout and only some extremely minimal surface soiling to the adjacent contours of the shade leading. The base is in very good condition with scattered minor surface scratches, abrasions, some minor oxidation to the recessed contours of the standard, and some gentle rubbing to the ribs at the top of the standard. The base cushion with some larger surface scratches, minor abrasions and some oxidation to the recessed areas within the spiraling tendrils, consistent with age and gentle use. All of the sockets appear original and undisturbed. With a period “Pig Tail” finial with scattered minor surface scratches, abrasions, a few shallow dents, some gentle rubbing to the outermost edge, and a few traces of adhesive residue. An exceptional example of the model displaying a truly outstanding glass selection very rarely seen for this model. The glass is dichroic, and when the shade is not illuminated and seen with reflected light, the lower red register appears a rich ochre with visible mottling to the glass.
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.