Lot 220
- 220
Tiffany Studios
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- A Superb "Tulip" Table Lamp
- shade impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1535
base impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/29727 - leaded glass, favrile glass and patinated bronze
- with a rare reticulated blown glass "Pineapple" base
Provenance
Barry Toombs Collection
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, March 24, 1984, lot 115
Private Collection
Sotheby's New York, December 2, 1989, lot 889
Private Collection, California
Christie's New York, December 10, 1994, lot 583
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The shade with only 6-8 cracks to the glass tiles dispersed throughout. The bottom geometric border of the shade with several tight and fine cracks to the glass. The shade leading is beautifully rendered with fine lines, displaying a rich russet brown and green patina. The “Pinneaple” base is in excellent condition, and is a superb example of this rare model, displaying an exceptionally rich russet brown and green patina. The favrile glass blown out through the reticulated base standard appears original and undisturbed, with no visible cracks or condition issues. The patinated bronze surfaces on the base with minimal gentle rubbing to the patina, and with some light surface soiling to some of the recessed contours, consistent with age and very gentle use. All of the base components, sockets, and the integral finial with integral knop switch, appear to be original and undisturbed. A superb example of the model displaying a particularly artistic glass selection with a fully saturated range of magenta and red glass articulating the tulip blossoms. The shade and base present beautifully together as a unit, representing the ideal pairing for the 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.
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.