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A pair of American silver-gilt "Georgian Revival" tazze, designed by Paulding Farnham, Tiffany & Co., New York, 1902-07
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases and numbered 16084-576
- Silver-gilt
- height 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2cm
the everted rims formed of openwork scrolling classical foliage, the tops applied with standing anthemia flanked by scrolls, the centers engraved with contemporary monograms, spirally fluted baluster stems, domed bases overlaid with acanthus and palmettes
Provenance
The monogram is that of Katharine Van Rensselaer Fairfax.
Condition
good condition
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
Paulding Farnham designed a large centerpiece in this style for the Paris Exposition of 1900, sold Sotheby's, New York, January 20, 1998 (The Masco Collection), lot 42 and now at the Dallas Museum of Art. Another version, completed in 1904, is illustrated by John Loring in Tiffany's 150 Years, pp. 124-5.