TIFFANY STUDIOS | "Laburnum" Table Lamp

with a “Tree” base and “Pig Tail” finial

For the shade:
Lothar Neumann, Gingins, Switzerland
Alastair Duncan Ltd., New York, 2001
For the base:
Christie's New York, June 9, 2005, lot 46

Dr. Egon Neustadt, The Lamps of Tiffany, New York, 1970, pp. 190 (for the shade) and 191 (for the shade and base pairing)
John Loring, Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., New York, 2002, p, 202 (for the shade)
Alastair Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany: The Garden Museum Collection, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2004, p. 282 (for the shade)
Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, pp. 163, no. 671, 216, no. 848 (for the shade) and 108, no. 438 (for the base)
Margaret K. Hofer and Rebecca Klassen, The Lamps of Tiffany Studios: Nature Illuminated, New York, 2016, p. 89 (for the shade)

Overall very good condition. When viewed firsthand the shade displays an artistic glass selection comprised of soft yellow and green laburnum petals against a rich blue background. The shade with approximately 25-30 hairline cracks dispersed throughout which have been recently stabilized by a professional glass conservator. This is a relatively low number in proportion to the vast number of glass tiles which were required to execute this complex and monumental shade. The shade with some extremely light surface soiling concentrated to the contours adjacent to the leadlines. The shade with approximately 8 tiles which appear to have been reset and stabilized at some point in the history of the piece. The leadwork with rubbing to the gilding. The "Tree" base is in very good condition and displays a bright gilt patina with scattered minor surface scratches, abrasions, rubbing, and light surface soiling to the recessed contours of the design, consistent with age and gentle use. With a later replaced base switch. All of the sockets and paddle switches appear original and undisturbed. With a period "Pigtail" finial in very good condition with light wear, minor oxidation and a shallow bruise to the outer perimeter. A stunning example of this wonderfully dynamic and naturalistic lamp model.
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.