Shade: The upper half of the shade appears to be in generally good, undamaged condition; there are hairline cracks to the lower half of the shade: the shade is slightly out of round, measuring 16 1/8 inches across from the 12 o'clock position to the 6 o'clock position, and 15 7/8 inches across from the 3 o'clock position to the 9 o'clock position; there is a side of the shade that appears to have had an impact causing the shade to be slightly pushed in (out of round) and this area has a concentration of individual glass segments with hairline fractures; there are some other scattered individual glass segments with hairline cracks elsewhere on the shade; there is a small indentation to the lower bronze rim edge where the impact damage to the shade is located

Base: the base has a uniform green patina, with areas of chocolate brown patina at the high points, notably, at the stylized motifs on the cushion base; the green and brown patina is now uniformly dulled; one of the electric light sockets is a later replacement; the lamp will need to be rewired because the current old wire is frayed and dangerous to plug in; the lamp was not tested; one of the six very small screws on the underside that secures the central base plate to the rest of the base plate is missing; the pierced metal heat cap appears to be a later replacement; it is of the style, however, it does not fit securely into place (sits in place loose); the heat cap presents well

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Auction: Doyle+Design, Dec 16, 2025

• Popular Doyle+Design Auction on December 16, 2025 Surpasses Expectations

• Tiffany Studios Peony Table Lamp Realizes $140,200

• Abstraction by George Earl Ortman from 1962/63 Achieves a World Auction Record for the Artist

• A Celebration of Modern & Contemporary Furniture, Art & Design

• We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Collection

NEW YORK, NY -- The popular Doyle+Design auction on December 16, 2025 saw determined bidders drive outstanding results and a sale total that surpassed expectations. This highly-anticipated sale category showcases a wide range of Modern and Contemporary furniture, art and design by prominent designers, makers and artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Highlighting a group of lamps, vases and desk accessories by Tiffany Studios was a colorful bronze and leaded glass Peony table lamp from the Collection of a Naples, Florida Lady. Competitive bidding drove the lamp far beyond its $50,000-70,000 estimate to achieve an impressive $140,200.

A large-sale Raphael Blue blown glass wall sconce by Washington artist Dale Chihuly realized an exceptional $57,600, almost doubling its $25,000-35,000 estimate. Property from Irving and Joan Getz Collection, the wall sconce measured 69 inches in height and was composed of 75 hand-blown elements. Read more about Dale Chihuly.

Fine Art in the sale was highlighted by an untitled work from the series Frozen Sex, 1974, by Argentine artist Marta Minujin (b. 1943) estimated at $7,000-10,000 that sold for $38,400, a near record for the artist. American artist George Earl Ortman’s (1926-2015) Adam from 1962-63 estimated at $4,000-6,000 achieved $28,800 – A World Auction Record for the Artist.

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