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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 'A Vine Border' table lamp
- base and shade stamped `TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK'
- 56cm. high, 40cm. diameter of shade;
- 22in., 15 3/4 in.
patinated bronze and leaded glass, the ovoid base incorporating a band of iridescent 'turtle back' tiles
Provenance
Editions Graphiques, London
Literature
Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, 2007, plates 75 and 76 (for illustrations of this model)
Condition
An attractive lamp in overall good condition. The bronze has an even, slightly mottled green/brown patina. The 'Turtle Back' tiles display very slight signs of wear but are of good, bright appearance. These tiles have a larger colour range than suggested by the catalogue illustration. There are some damaged panes to the shade, particularly in the border below the vine frieze. One pane in this area may be a replacement. The lamp appears to have been converted from an oil lamp to electricity. Not tested or guaranteed for electricity. A good example, ready for use.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This lamp appears in the Tiffany list as model number 180, `Crutch oval lamp, Turtle-Back band' and the shade as model no 1445, '16 in. Vine ornament, plain squares, dome'.