Estimate: $600 - $800
Price Realized: $2,560 Includes buyer's premium
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Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
Tiffany Studios was a prestigious American design and decorative arts firm that operated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, the founder of Tiffany & Co., the studio is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovative work in the fields of stained glass, glassware, lighting, and decorative objects. Here are some key points about Tiffany Studios:
Tiffany Studios is perhaps most famous for its stained glass lamps, including the iconic Tiffany lamps with intricate and colorful glass shades. The leaded glass shades were often adorned with floral, nature-inspired, or geometric motifs.
In addition to lamps and stained glass, Tiffany Studios produced a wide range of glassware and decorative objects, such as vases, bowls, desk sets, and candleholders. Many of these items featured the distinctive Favrile glass.
Tiffany Studios was known for its innovative techniques and designs. Louis Comfort Tiffany's work in the studio had a significant influence on the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements, and his designs were celebrated for their organic forms and use of natural motifs.
