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June 10, 2009

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LOT 163

Lot 163

Tiffany Studios Butterfly Etched Iridescent Favrile Glass and Bronze Counterbalance Floor Lamp, c.1910

Tiffany Studios Butterfly Etched Iridescent Favrile Glass and Bronze Counterbalance Floor Lamp, c.1910
Lot 163 Details
Tiffany Studios Butterfly Etched Iridescent Favrile Glass and Bronze Counterbalance Floor Lamp, c.1910

height 54" — 137.2 cm., diameter 10.2" — 26 cm.
base stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS / NEW YORK / 681

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $25,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Tiffany Studios Butterfly Etched Iridescent Favrile Glass and Bronze Counterbalance Floor Lamp, c.1910
  • Tiffany Studios Butterfly Etched Iridescent Favrile Glass and Bronze Counterbalance Floor Lamp, c.1910

CONDITION DETAILS

Two very minor chips to upper rim of shade are not significant; otherwise in good condition; shade has eighteen flutes and is etched with 4 butterflies, 2 dragonflies and a bee; has been rewired; IMPORTANT – please note that the proper shade for this lamp is not illustrated in the catalogue or in online images... the shade shown is closely similar, but in fact belongs to lot 162, a desk lamp (it differs in having ten panels and a few less bugs than the proper shade) – images of the proper shade are available and an illustrated correction is posted on the Addenda & Errata

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.