TIFFANY STUDIOS | "Arrowheads" Jardinière

with period metal liner

Walter Shubert, Baldwin, New York, circa 1910
Thence by descent
Christie's New York, June 13, 2006, lot 6

Overall in very good condition. The patinated bronze surfaces display a rich russet brown patina with some gentle rubbing, scattered surface scratches and abrasions, and surface soiling to the recessed contours of the design, consistent with age and gentle use. The bronze with some traces of oxidation concentrated to the recessed portions of the design, particularly the centers of the flowers. The mosaic favrile glass tiles with a few isolated tight hairlines (all which appear stable) and with some minor edge wear with some associated minor losses. One tile adjacent to a bronze bud appears to have been replaced. The mosaic glass is beautifully iridized, imparting the glass with strong luminosity and a range of brilliant emerald and sapphire hues. The tiles display vigorous wave-form decoration which imparts the jardinière with strong rhythmic movement. The bottom interior of the jardinière (beneath the liner) and interior rim with minor surface discolorations and oxidation. The liner appears to be original and presents with minor surface scratches, oxidation and surface soil consistent with age and use. A superb example of the form displaying an outstanding glass selection.
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.

This planter was originally acquired by Walter Shubert, who was the superintendent of schools in Baldwin, New York, in the early twentieth century. Shubert Elementary School, which still exists, was named in his honor. The planter descended in the Shubert Family until its acquisition by the Geyer Family in 2006.