TIFFANY STUDIOS | Decorated Reactive Vase

Sander Davidson, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sotheby's New York, May 11, 1984, lot 370
John and Katsy Mecom, Houston, Texas, acquired from the above
Sotheby's New York, The John and Katsy Mecom Collection, October 3, 1992, lot 263
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's New York, June 12, 2013, lot 10
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Overall in very good condition. The vase is exquisitely decorated and shows spectacular movement and variation around the full circumference. The vase displays a cool color palette of navy blue and subdued turquoise against a pale green-grey. At the bottom of the foot the color transitions to a rich forest and olive green on the exterior. The interior of the bowl shows a dramatic gradation of color due to casing, from a deep amber red on the bottom interior to hues of pale blue and chartreuse toward the upper rim. Due to the reactive nature of the glass, when viewed with remitted light the glass displays a vibrant red hue. The vase with scattered minor air bubbles, particulate inclusions, and minor surface irregularities inherent in the making and not visually distracting. The underside of the vase with two old paper collection labels. A beautiful and incredibly striking decorated vase.
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.