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Tiffany Studios
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Studios
- A Rare "Diatreta" Tazza
- engraved 5810D/L.C. Tiffany-Favrile
- favrile glass
- 10 3/4 in. high
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
Sotheby's New York, private sale, December 1989
Leonard D. Trent, New York
Sotheby's New York, private sale, December 1989
Leonard D. Trent, New York
Literature
Ray and Lee Grover, Art Glass Nouveau, Rutland, VT, 1968, p. 113 (for a related vase displaying the "Diatreta" technique)
Paul E. Doros, The Tiffany Collection of the Chrysler Museum at Norfolk, Norfolk, 1977, p. 74, no. 103 (for a related example)
Paul E. Doros, The Art Glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany, New York, 2013, pp. 206-207 (for a related example)
Paul E. Doros, The Tiffany Collection of the Chrysler Museum at Norfolk, Norfolk, 1977, p. 74, no. 103 (for a related example)
Paul E. Doros, The Art Glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany, New York, 2013, pp. 206-207 (for a related example)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. With some small and minute air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent in the making and not at all visually detracting. The Diatreta column with a few irregular prunts inherent to the design. The top and bottom rows of the Diatreta column with a few tight and minor hairlines. These hairlines all appear stable and likely occurred during the annealing process (they are quite commonly seen in other known examples of the Diatreta technique). The perimeter of the foot with a very subtle indentation. The iridescence covers this area, so this simply appears to be a minor irregularity in the making. The underside of the foot with very faint surface scratches. The full exterior and interior of the tazza are beautifully iridized, and when viewed with reflected light the vase displays a brilliant range of luminous jewel tones. When viewed firsthand the colors are slightly less saturated than seen in the catalogue illustration. An outstanding example of this rare technique displaying impressive scale and strong color and iridescence. It is unusual to see such a two-tone treatment to Diatreta works, here seen with the gold Diatreta column against the striking turquoise body.
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.