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Thomas Stearns
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Stearns
- ''Silver Tortoise, Version II,'' a Prototype Hanging Lamp
hand-blown glass with antiqued mirror plating to the inside and a white opaline interior globe, with patinated silver-plated brass fixtures
designed for Venini
Condition
The lamp has been in the artist possession since he made it. It has never been used and therefore needs to be electrified. The white globe has very few minor scuffs to the side where it is nearest to the metal. The white shade has a batuti (ground) finish original to the design an making. The silvered glass has a beautiful antiqued patina that is integral to the design and it is continued on the hanging rod. This is a unique prototype with a beautiful presence.
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.
Catalogue Note
Thomas Stearns passed away in 2006, leaving behind a distinguished career and a legacy of bold innovations. As the first American to work with Venini, his creativity within the glass medium challenged the designs and methods of the early 1960s. Stearns has left an indelible mark on the history of Italian glass. This lamp is a unique prototype designed for Venini. Due to the technical complexity, this lamp was never put into full-scale production.