TIFFANY STUDIOS | "Oriental Poppy" Table Lamp

with a “Twisted Vine” base

For the shade:
Private Family Collection, New York
Christie's New York, June 8, 1991, lot 372
For the base:
Sotheby’s New York, February 8, 1980, lot 136

Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, pp. 75, no. 293, 179, no. 710 (for the shade) and 94, no. 373 (for a variant of the base)

Overall very good condition. When viewed firsthand, the lamp displays a beautiful selection glass in a range of deep reds which is more variegated and nuanced compared to the printed catalogue illustration. The background passages in the upper floral register also present with slightly stronger yellow tones when viewed firsthand compared to the printed catalogue illustration. The shade with approximately 14 hairline cracks dispersed throughout, stable. The shade with some extremely light surface soiling throughout concentrated to the contours adjacent to the leadlines. The base is in very good condition and displays a rich brown patina with scattered minor surface scratches, abrasions, and light wear consistent with age and gentle use. The base with some traces of light surface soiling to the recessed contours of the design. The cord guide with a loss to approximately 1/2 of the circumference. All sockets and paddle switches appear original and undisturbed. With a period finial in very good condition. A superb example of this rare shade model displaying stunning pictorial depth and a particularly rich color palette.
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.