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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- "Spider" Table Lamp
- shade impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 337
base impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/337 - leaded glass and patinated bronze
with a "Mushroom" base
Provenance
Collection of Haven O’More, Cambridge, MA, circa 1970
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The shade with approximately 3 or 4 very small and minor cracks to the glass tiles dispersed throughout. The leaded glass with considerable surface soiling to the recessed contours of the shade leading and natural folds of the glass. The top aperture of the shade with minor abrasion and patina losses from continued surface contact with the finial over time (not visible when the finial is installed), and with some small and minor surface abrasions and rubbing to the patina on the high points of the bronze Spider armature on the shade. The patinated bronze surfaces of the Mushroom base display a rich russet brown and green patina. The bronze surfaces show minimal surface wear and light rubbing consistent with age and gentle use, and with considerable surface soiling in the recessed contours of the base design. All three sockets and paddle switches appear to be original and undisturbed. The period Spider finial displays a closely corresponding patina to the base and is assumingly original to the lamp. A beautiful example of the model displaying a particularly attractive glass selection with vigorously mottled glass. The glass displays a beautiful color transition from deep greens in the upper register to a pale opalescent blue/gray along the bottom border.
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.