Lot 44
  • 44

TIFFANY STUDIOS | “Bamboo” Box

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • Tiffany Studios
  • “Bamboo” Box
  • impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/814
  • gilt brass
  • 1 1/8  x 5 1/8  x 3 1/2  in. (2.9 x 13 x 8.9 cm)
  • circa 1910

Condition

Overall very good condition. The gilt brass surfaces with scattered minor surface scratches, abrasions and rubbing consistent with age and gentle handling. The brass with some scattered minor pitting and a few minor surface irregularities which are possibly inherent in the making. The sides of the boxes with rubbing and wear to the gilt finish, visible in the catalogue illustration. The lid appears to have been enhanced with complementary red pigment at some point in the history of the piece, as visible in the catalogue illustration. The lid with some light surface soiling to the recessed contours. The bottom of the box interior has been lined with felt. A very charming and elegant box playing off the graphic qualities of the bamboo motif.
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.