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TIFFANY FURNACES | Covered Inkstand
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany Furnaces
- Covered Inkstand
- inkstand impressed LOUIS C. TIFFANY FURNACES, INC./FAVRILE 326 with the firm's monograminkwell liner engraved L.C.T. Favrile
- gilt bronze, favrile glass
- 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm) high4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm) diameter
- circa 1920
with a rare decorated favrile glass inkwell liner
Provenance
The Strong Museum, Rochester, New York
Christie's New York, December 18, 2007, lot 37
Christie's New York, December 18, 2007, lot 37
Condition
Overall very good condition. The gilt bronze surfaces with some occasional extremely minor surface scratches, abrasions, and minor rubbing to the gilt patina consistent with age and gentle use. With a rare period Tiffany flower-form favrile glass liner in excellent condition. The liner presents with an intense iridescence in brilliant jewel-tone hues of lavender and aqua, which is amplified by the dense, finely articulated ruffled molding. The interior of the liner and the upper surface of the ruffled molding with some minor traces of ink, not visually detractive. A very charming inkstand design with rare and desirable favrile glass inkwell liner.
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.