TIFFANY STUDIOS | Jeweled Candlestick

Zachary Skarda, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2006

Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, pp. 376, no. 1537 and 379, no. 1549 (for the model with variant candleholder configurations)

Overall very good condition. The bronze surfaces throughout present with scattered minor surface scratches, abrasions, and traces of light surface soiling concentrated to the recessed portions of the design. With traces of oxidation concentrated to the foot and to the recessed portions of the design. The cabochon jewels all appear original and undisturbed and present with a warm golden yellow tone and soft iridescence. The shade is decorated with a beautifully articulated pulled feather motif and is in very good condition with scattered minute air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent in the making and not visually detractive. The shade with some irregularities to the applied iridescence inherent in the making and not visually detractive, visible primarily on the interior of the shade. An elegant and highly sculptural candlestick form with strong visual presence.
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