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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- Inkstand
- impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/25055 and with the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company monogram
- favrile glass, patinated bronze and clear glass
with interior glass inkwell
Provenance
Fontaine's Auction Gallery, Pittsfield, MA, February 15, 2002, lot 136
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The bronze surfaces throughout retain a rich brown patina, showing gentle rubbing and light surface soiling in some of the recessed contours consistent with age and use. With some concentrated minor areas of discoloration to the bronze collar at the top of the base adjacent to the inset inkwell, which appears consistent with age and use. The favrile glass which is blown through the bronze reticulations appears to be original and undisturbed, with surface soiling along the edges adjacent to the metalwork. The interior lid of the ink pot with some traces of surface oxidation and discoloration. The interior below the removable glass inkwell with traces of light oxidation, and some scattered surface dirt. Immediately below the rim to the interior of the inkwell is a fractured seam extending 2/3 of the circumference with a ΒΌ inch separation. When the interior clear glass inkwell is placed, the seam separation is not visible. With period clear glass liner which has a series of small surface flecks along the entire circumference of the interior rim. With one rim chip measuring 1/8 inch in length to same interior rim. A fine example of this desk object showing gentle 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.
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.