Tiffany Studios

Overall in very good condition. When viewed firsthand, the vase displays a rich and variegated ground of indigo and cobalt hues that beautifully offset the brilliant iridescent gold overlays. The exterior surfaces are wonderfully irregular and tactile and present with scattered air bubbles, particulate inclusions and surface irregularities which are inherent in the making and intentional to the Lava technique to promote the naturalism of the design. The glass surfaces with scattered and very faint surface scratches consistent with age and gentle handling. The vase with two stable U-shaped hairlines which are inherent to the annealing process during production. The two hairlines each curve downward under two of the gold overlays. One hairline occurs at the overlay inscribed Favrile on the underside; intersecting with the second hairline occurring at the overlay immediately to the left (visible in the catalogue illustration). The interior of the vase displays a rich jewel-tone iridescence and presents with some surface wear. The underside of the vase is applied with a Doros Collection accession number. An exceptional work with impressive scale and decoration, making it a superlative example from the firm’s iconic “Lava” series.

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