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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- A Rare Covered Box
signed Louis C. Tiffany and impressed EL121
- enameled copper
Provenance
Private Collection, Westchester, NY, circa 1950
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Janet Zapata, The Jewelery and Enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany, New York, 1993, p. 61 (for a related example)
John Loring, Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., New York, 2002, pp. 92 and 97 (for related examples)
Alastair Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany: The Garden Museum Collection, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2004, pp. 404, 407-408 (for related examples)
John Loring, Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., New York, 2002, pp. 92 and 97 (for related examples)
Alastair Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany: The Garden Museum Collection, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2004, pp. 404, 407-408 (for related examples)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. There is one small enamel loss (3/8 x 5/16 of an inch) to one of the top petals on one of the red flowers just below the rim (visible in the catalogue illustration). The patinated copper ground of the box and lid with some occasional abrasions and small losses consistent with age and gentle use. With light rubbing to the top aperture of the box and perimeter edges of the lid and knop consistent with gentle use. The top aperture of the box is slightly out of round with some very shallow surface indentations. As a result the lid fits slightly askew in a few positions. The interior of the box and the underside of the lid are fully enameled in a vibrant green with some occasional small and minor losses. The underbase of the box with some light surface scratches and rubbing. The coloration of the box is more saturated than seen in the catalogue illustration. The patinated ground is a darker black/purple, which effectively offsets the vibrant jewel tones of the enameled floral decoration. The box displays beautifully in person, distinguished by its elegant organic form and substantial 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.