with a rare decorated favrile glass inkwell liner and cover

Alastair Duncan, Tiffany At Auction, New York, 1981, p. 54, no. 148
Robert Koch, Louis C Tiffany's Glass, Bronzes, Lamps: A Complete Collector's Guide, New York, 1989, p. 90, no. 100 and p. 91, no. 101
Robert Koch, Louis C. Tiffany: The Collected Works of Robert Koch, Atglen, PA, 2001, p. 215
Alastair Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany: The Garden Museum Collection, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2004, pp. 366 and 368
Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, p. 428, no. 1701 and p. 430, no. 1709

Overall very good original condition. The bronze surfaces present with an exceptionally rich russet brown patina. The coloration of the patina is much richer and deeper than seen in the printed catalogue illustration, which is slightly reflective and over exposed. With light surface soiling to the recessed areas and traces of oxidation throughout. The lower edge of the lid with some expected wear and minor losses to the patina, only visible when the inkstand is open. The interior with a rare period Tiffany decorated favrile glass liner and cover, both in excellent condition. The liner and cover present with intense iridescence and a highly complementary orange and blue color palette. The ruffled molding on the glass is finely articulated, and such a dense surface texture catches the light beautifully, making the liner brilliantly luminous. The lower portion of the liner with commonly seen scattered red spotting, which is inherent in the sprayed application of the iridescent surface treatment, not visually detracting. The glass with some extremely minor air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent in the making. The interior of the liner with some minor ink stains. The underside of the liner with some adhesive residue. A superb example of the model displaying beautifully executed casting, chasing and hand-hammered texture to the bronze, and with a rarely-seen decorated favrile glass liner and cover. Please feel welcome to request from the department photos of the inkstand shown open displaying the glass liner and cover.
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.
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