Tiffany Studios

Private Collection, Hewlett, Long Island, NY
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Overall in excellent condition. The favrile glass shade is in excellent condition, with a few very small and minor air bubble inclusions inherent in the making. The top aperture rim of the shade is in good condition with a few minor edge fleck and a few scattered surface scratches, none of which are visible once the shade is mounted in the base. The shade displays superbly defined feather decoration with strong color and iridescence complemented by rare sculpted ridges along the top half of the shade, as seen in the catalogue illustration. The shade is beautifully iridized and when viewed with reflected light displays brilliantly saturated luminous color to the green pulled feather decoration. The base displays an exceptionally rich russet brown and green patina with very light rubbing consistent with age and gentle use. The base retains its original socket and paddle switch which appear undisturbed. With period finial by Tiffany Studios which displays a corresponding patina to the base. A fine example of this table lamp model, displaying exceptionally strong decoration and color to the shade. When viewed firsthand, the shade is even more saturated in color than it appears in the catalogue illustration. -----
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