Lot Details
Lot 438
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Glass Ten-Light Lily Lamp
First quarter of the 20th century
Modeled as a cluster of tall thin stems with drooping heads ending in ribbed lily blossom shades, in translucent amber colored glass with gold iridescence, continuing to a circular base formed as a cluster of lily pads in various stages of growth, base stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 381, seven shades signed L.C.T., one shade signed L.C.T. Favrile, one shade unsigned. Height 20 inches, height of tallest shade 4 3/8 inches.
Provenance:
Macklowe Gallery
C Property of a New York Estate
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for $22,500 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
One shade has a hairline crack originating at the fitter rim and extending down approximately 2 inches, otherwise, each shade appears to be in good condition; one shade is a modern replacement; there are some variations to the gold iridescence on the shades and there is also some variation to the ruffled rims along the bottom of the shades
Base: appears to be in good condition; there is wear to the patina, notably, around the drooped necks on two of the stems and also to an area of the lower stems; the base plate is missing two of the small screws; there is natural build up of dirt on the top side of the lily pads around the base; there is some hairline splitting and chips to some of the porcelain light socket sleeves; retains the original "on/off" key; the lamp appears to be in working condition
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
Base: appears to be in good condition; there is wear to the patina, notably, around the drooped necks on two of the stems and also to an area of the lower stems; the base plate is missing two of the small screws; there is natural build up of dirt on the top side of the lily pads around the base; there is some hairline splitting and chips to some of the porcelain light socket sleeves; retains the original "on/off" key; the lamp appears to be in working condition
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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