Tiffany Studios

Overall in very good condition. This lamp screen has recently been conserved by a professional Tiffany conservator to stabilize a small area of separation to the leading. The lamp screen with approximately 4 hairline cracks dispersed throughout both wings. These hairlines were recently stabilized, which also served to minimize their appearance. The leading is beautifully rendered with refined lines and displays a particularly rich green patina. The hooks and chain appear to be original. An outstanding example distinguished by a highly artistic glass selection and use of iridescent “Cypriote” glass to accent passages of the wings. When viewed firsthand the favrile glass is richer and more nuanced in coloration than seen in the catalogue illustration, which is slightly over saturated. Most notably the nuance and range of hues seen in the iridescent Cypriote glass accents are not sufficiently captured in the catalogue illustration. This screen has a curvilinear-shaped profile and is not flat as it appears in the catalogue illustration.
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.