Tiffany Furnaces

Overall in very good condition. The gilt bronze surfaces throughout retain a rich warm patina, showing gentle rubbing, a few scattered light surface scratches and light surface soiling consistent with age and gentle use. The bronze surfaces with a few small and minute areas of discoloration, as seen in the catalogue illustration. All of the favrile glass tiles appear original and undisturbed. The exterior surfaces of the favrile glass with some occasional minute surface irregularities and air bubble inclusions, inherent in the making and not visually detracting. Each of the tiles are beautifully iridized, and when viewed with exterior reflected light display strong luminous color with a range of brilliant jewel-tone hues. As seen in the catalogue illustration the upper portion of the glass tiles display richly saturated magenta hues that transitions into a color palette of vivid yellows, greens and aquas. The reverse with a few areas of minor discoloration, surface soiling to the recessed elements, scattered surface scratches and areas of light rubbing to the patina. The reverse appears to retain the original easel stand and associated hardware. The clear glass front can be removed through the opening at the top of the backplate. The clear glass front with scattered minute edge chips throughout, none of which are visible once the glass is installed in the frame. This charming rare frame presents beautifully in person, displaying highly saturated and luminous coloration to the glass portions of the frame.
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.