Condition Report for May 2013 Tiffany Sale

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1 Lot 2001: Art of Louis C. Tiffany - A pristine copy of this important and rare historic volume commissioned personally by Louis C. Tiffany in a limited run of 492 copies. - This is an unsigned copy Lot 2002: Bronze and Iridescent Glass Paperweight - Lovely iridescence on glass - Excellent patina throughout with slight wear to patina on underside edges Lot 2003: Pair of Tiffany Studios Grapevine Boxes - Smaller Box: - No cracks or breaks in glass - Excellent patina throughout - Initials P.S. are engraved on underside of lid - Larger Box: - No issues Lot 2004: Twelve Light Lily Lamp - All shades in excellent condition - No chips or cracks noted - All shades are signed - Eleven are signed L.C.T. Favrile - One is signed L.C.T. - Base: nice clean Dore finish - Wear to finish on light switch - Darkened area to finish on one lily pad leaf in center Lot 2005: Tiffany Studios Lamp: Geranium Shade On A Mosaic Base - Excellent patina on shade - One small hairline V crack noted - One additional hairline crack noted - All glass appears to be original - Base: excellent with one crack in one mosaic segment Lot 2006: Tiffany Studios Table Lamp Twenty- Inch Swirling Daffodil - Shade: excellent original condition - Three minor hairline cracks noted - Patina good - Base: no issues noted - patina especially rich and beautiful Lot 2006A: Madison Square Theater Program - Minor edge wear on left side border - Colors very rich and bold

2 - Amazing condition for a paper program 130 years old Lot 2007: H. O. Havemeyer Arm Chair - In excellent original condition - Upholstery has been replaced - Minor scuffs and nicks at bottom edges of feet commensurate with age Lot 2008: Havemeyer House Mosaic - Losses of mosaic tiles around edges - A rare and important architectural fragment from one of Tiffany Studios most important interior decorating commissions Lot 2009: Havemeyer House Cold Air Return Screen - Silvered bronze finish has areas of scraping and minor abrasions - Slight bending at upper corners of frame - All tiles intact - One glass tile missing - Connecting rings at two tile segments are disconnected from the frame Lot 2010: Louis Comfort Tiffany (American ) The Garden Museum Collection, Matsue, Japan - Medium weight light buff paper, loose sheet with corner tucks - The slightest degree of color fading consistent with its age, other wise no damage - Very fine to excellent condition Lot 2011: Four Tiffany Studios Doorknobs - Nice deep brown patina - Minor wear and patina loss from use as doorknobs, otherwise, no issues Lot 2012: Landscape Window With Pine Trees - Superb condition throughout - Three cracks noted - Nicely reframed - With 1/2 inch bulletproof plexiglas mounted to the rear of the frame Lot 2013: White Wisteria Table Lamp - Base: wonderful patina and with no issues - There are seventeen hairline cracks in this shade - Shade patina is consistent dark lead color Lot 2014: Scarab Humidor - Lovely original condition - Glass beetles intact - Old 1 1/2 inch scratch on right side of top section

3 Lot 2015: Hexagonal Lamp With Turtleback Base Lot 2016: Turtleback Casket Inkwell - Excellent original condition in all respects - No cracks or chips in turtlebacks - checked with transmitted light - All surface iridescence bold and strong with no abrasions or losses - Bronze patina is excellent and intact throughout Lot 2017: Twenty-Inch Turtleback On Stick Base - Shade has seventeen hairline cracks in green geometric Favrile glass tiles - Turtlebacks - All with good purple iridescence (They light up green) - No cracks or chips noted - Base has no issues noted - Nice patina Lot 2018: Double Turtleback Lamp Pendant - Nice iridescence - Larger Turtleback has a spot of approximately 1/2 inch diameter of surface iridescence discoloration - Chain probably not original in white metal partially painted green Lot 2019: Tiffany Studios Grapevine Pattern Glove Box - Nice box - No cracks or losses - Dark patina Lot 2020: Nautilus Lamp - Base: excellent patina throughout - This base has an unusual swivel bracket attached to the underside of the base plate that in the extended position allows the lamp to be hung on a wall hook. This bracket is original to the lamp. - The Nautilus shell shade is a replacement as are the custom ears which hold it to the two support arms Lot 2021: Poppy Table Lamp On Lily Pad Base - Excellent original condition - Four cracks noted in shade - No issue with the base, lovely patina Lot 2022: Tiffany Studios Ten inch Cameo Cut Damascene Shade On An Adjustable Harp Base

4 - The shade is excellent - All over green iridescence with no chips, cracks or scratches noted - A very rare shade in wonderful condition - The adjustable harp base with a wonderful green and brown patina is in fine condition Lot 2023: Pair Of Green Prism Sconces - The bronze wall mounts with gold Dore finish are in good original condition with no scratches or losses noted - Several worn areas commensurate with age and use - All prisms are intact and there are two extra prisms provided for each sconce - All balls and chains are present and are finished in the same gold Dore as the bronze wall mounts - Electric cord is deteriorated, needs to be rewired Lot 2024: Hanging Lantern From Laurelton Hall - An important and spectacular object in pristine condition - A rare remnant from Tiffany s personal residence - No condition issues Lot 2025: Louis Comfort Tiffany (American ) - Canvas wax lined (approximately 30 years ago) on replacement stretcher with crossbar - Full set of keys and full to partial tacking edges - Fine to very fine condition Lot 2026: Tiffany Studios Vine And Leaf Vase: Thirteen and 1/4 inches tall - Good overall surface iridescence - No cracks or chips noted - Several internal trapped air bubbles from the making of this vase, none are opened on the surface Lot 2027: Tiffany Ash Stand - The standing base in excellent condition with strong rich brown and green patina - Hanging urn receptacle has 6 or 8 dings to sides, but patina is quite good Lot 2028: Tiffany Studios Original Sketch For An Enamel On Copper Chrysanthemum Box - The original studio drawing now mounted in a cardboard matt - Remnants of an old fold at the lower right corner - Slight soiling of surface in lower areas of background and several areas of foxing on left side - The drawings are clear and clean Lot 2029: Tiffany Studios Sagittaria Enamel On Copper Vase: Nine 3/4 inches tall - Overall very clean with vivid deep blues and greens - Several minor flakes to the enamel around bottom where the vase rests on a surface - Areas with crazing in the enamel - Please note: This vase DOES NOT come with a custom museum case

5 Lot 2030: Peacock Enamel Covered Bowl - A lovely enamel in superb condition - absolutely no issues Lot 2031: Calla Lily and Poppy Copper On Enamel Vase - Overall excellent original condition - Slight restoration at lower edge of base Lot 2032: Bird Of Prey Enamel On Copper Vase - Some surface cracking to plumage in bird s body; these appear to be firing issues from the creation of the object - Good iridescence Lot 2033: Crane Vase, Enamel On Copper - Excellent overall condition - Highly iridescent - Three flea bite losses near uppermost rim Lot 2034: A Coll Cabinet Vase - This is a very rare piece coming from the personal collection of Louis C. Tiffany - An exceptional vase with iridescence in a red-purple register in absolute pristine condition Lot 2035: Toadstool Pottery Cabinet Vase Lot 2036: Laburnum Shade On A Tree Trunk Base Base: - Nice rich patina in good condition - No problems noted - Original light sockets Shade: - A lovely shade with deep purple background colorations - 4 hairline cracks noted - Patina good and consistent throughout Lot 2037: Scent Bottle - No chips or cracks on decanter, no issues Lot 2038: Scent Bottle - Overall condition superb - Clasp does not snap and hold cover in closed position Lot 2039: Jeweled Altar Cross - Lovely original condition

6 - All jewels intact - All bronze work with excellent original patina - A monumental and superb object Lot 2040: Tiffany Studios Bronze Pottery Covered Bowl - Bronze pottery with surface areas highlighted in a gold Dore wash - Interior with green and yellow pottery glaze - Areas of wear on gold Dore exterior wash - No cracks chips or breaks Lot 2041: Double Candlestick Lamp With Jeweled Base - Base patina excellent - Some wax residue - All jewels original and intact - 1/4 scratch at lower rim edge of platform base - Flake to patina on underside of one bobeche - Small flakes to patina on underside of second bobeche - Shades: Both with good iridescence - Two fitter rim chips on one shade (not visible when mounted on candlestick) - No issues with second shade Lot 2042: Tiffany Studios Candle Lamp With Jeweled Bobeche (Lacks Shade) - Jeweled bobeche excellent - All jewels original and no damage to glass - Minor scattered white paint flecks to lower sections - no attempt made to clean - Several flakes to base patina on bottom section - Power cord replaced - Black plastic insert into base at cord entry point is lacking Lot 2043: Single Tiffany Candle Lamp Shade - Two small fitter rim chips (not visible when mounted) - Good iridescence and strong color - Two small dark spots within the glass from manufacturing of the shade - Several unopened bubbles within the shade from original manufacture Lot 2044: Jeweled Base Desk Lamp With Damascene Seven-Inch Shade Green with Optic Ribs - Shade: lovely iridescence throughout, no cracks, chips or scratches noted - Base: nice patina throughout - except some patina loss on support arms - Patina loss on bottom base plate - All jewels intact - Additional flakes to patina on support stem of base Lot 2045:

7 Lot 2046: Saxifrage Candlestick - Excellent patina throughout Lot 2047: Bronze Candlestick With Favrile Glass Balls - All glass pieces original and undamaged - Patina excellent Lot 2048: Louis Comfort Tiffany (American ) - Medium buff paper with scattered minute surface wood pulp / chip - Some fading to pigments consistent with its age with some light vertical and horizontal surface indications from old mat impression - Artists signature very light lower left, almost indistinct - Overall fine to very fine condition Lot 2049: Pottery Vase With Jeweled Scarab and Bronze Mount Lot 2050: Oriental Poppy Floor Lamp - Excellent condition overall - Seven hairline cracks noted in shade - Base: excellent patina - Several minor scratches to patina at side edge of bottom section Lot 2051: Pussy Willow Pottery Vase - Excellent throughout - Slight scrapings on bottom of base rim from sitting on a surface Lot 2052: Apple Blossom Table Lamp - Shade: good even green and brown patina throughout, thirty-one tight and small hairline cracks in shade - Base: has excellent patina with one slight surface scratch extending one inch Lot 2053: Dogwood Lamp Salesman s Sample Panel - Four cracks noted - A lovely and rare Salesman Sample Panel with custom display light box - This panel appears to be mounted in the display case with the back (inside) of the shade to the viewer as the borders of ripple glass are facing away from the viewer Lot 2054: Poinsettia Chandelier - Patina excellent throughout - Eleven hairline cracks noted no indication of replacement glass - An allover stunning very colorful vibrant shade

8 - All hardware with fine patina Lot 2055: Mixed Metal Tray From Sugar And Water Set - Overall excellent - Minor surface abrasions consistent with age and use - Two raised spots on leaves - Two darkened tiny gouges on gold leaves (see detail photo) Lot 2056: Tiffany And Company Mixed Metal Sugar Bowl From Sugar and Water Set - Excellent condition overall with exceedingly minor abrasions on bottom edge commensurate with age and use - No other issues Lot 2057: Tiffany And Company Mixed Metal Gourd Jug From The Sugar and Water Set - Excellent condition throughout Lot 2058: Tiffany And Company Mixed Metal Pitcher With Fish From The Sugar And Water Set - Superb condition throughout - Several minor insignificant scratches on bottom edge where contact with table surface occurs Lot 2059: Tiffany And Company Butterfly Vase - Overall superb condition Lot 2060: Tiffany And Company Sterling Chafing Dish - On cover: one small ding and small scratch alongside that spot, otherwise very nice - Chafing dish: bone handle slightly loose - Base: bone handle broken off and missing - Burner: slight indentations on edges of fuel reservoir cap Lot 2061: Tiffany Studios Covered Box - Very nice overall condition - Slight area of discoloration in center area of top - We did not attempt to clean Lot 2062: Tiffany And Company Compote In Sterling Silver - Very slight scratching in smooth area of compote interior commensurate with age and use - Otherwise, no issues noted Lot 2063: Tiffany And Company Set of Twelve Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Spoons - In fine original condition, no dings or bends - Minor scratching commensurate with age and use

9 Lot 2064: Pair Of Tiffany Studios Silver and Silvered Bronze Candelabra - Allover very nice condition with no apparent damage or issues noted - Two of the three feet on one of the candelabra are not an exact match and are possible replacements - Very heavy solid pieces Lot 2065: Shreve Sterling Silver Trumpet Form Vase - From the estate sale of Filoli - A lovely and impressive large vase - Several very minor scratches and slight wear commensurate with age and use Lot 2066: Tiffany And Company Tea Caddy - Overall excellent condition - Small ding to underside - Otherwise no issues Lot 2067: Tiffany And Company Pitcher - Good smooth surface overall - Four flea size dings on lower bulbous portion of pitcher Lot 2068: Tiffany Compote Vase - Nice and clean, good iridescence - Small internal crack of 1 ¼ inches in bowl only visible under transmitted high intensity light - Two small black discoloration spots inside of upper rim Lot 2069: Eighteen-Inch Banded Dogwood Table Lamp - Shade sound, in good condition - Eight hairline cracks noted - Patina is good - Base: no issues noted Lot 2070: Cypriote Vase - Very strong surface iridescence throughout - No cracks, chips or issues noted Lot 2071: Aquamarine Vase - No cracks chips or breaks - Interior bubble in upper section in one blossom - Several minor surface scratches - Several interior bubbles within the body - Surface scratches on the underside commensurate with age and use Lot 2072: Flowerform Vase - Slight interior residue deposit from use as a vase

10 - No other issues Lot 2073: Venetian Table Lamp Base: - Excellent original Dore finish - Casting flaw on inside edge of support ring (not visible when shade is mounted) - Electric cord has been replaced - No other issues noted Shade: - Patina is dark grey and consistent - All glass appears to be original with no evidence of replacements - Wonderful rich coloration - Nine very small hairline cracks noted Lot 2074: Pine Needle Box Lot 2075: Sixteen-Inch Pink/Red Acorn Shade On Urn Base Base: - Nice patina with some very light scratches at upper collar of structure holding the urn, otherwise no noticeable issues - The power cord has been replaced Shade: - Dark grey patina is consistent throughout - All glass appears to be original - Six hairline cracks noted - Lacks finial Lot 2076: Peacock Table Lamp - Base: Nice patina - Favrile glass peacock eyes intact - Very nice large impressive base - Shade: Nice patina throughout, three small hairline cracks noted Lot 2077: Pair Of Candlesticks With Tulip Shades Base: - Good rich brown patina with green highlights - Several small areas with tiny flakes to patina Shades: - Good iridescence - One shade with fitter rim chip, (not visible when mounted on base) - Minor paint flecks no attempt was made to clean these Lot 2078: Cypriote Vase

11 - Strong surface iridescence with bold pink and reddish hues - Original paper label - Very nice vase with no condition issues noted Lot 2079: Tiffany Studios Dark Blue Background Vase With Decoration - Excellent condition Lot 2080: Gothic Plique A Jour Vase - Two minute nick marks at upper edge of vase - Some minor scuffing on base - One minor flake to lower border of orange enamel sections - All stained glass lancets intact - Portion above base is slightly bent Lot 2081: Counterbalance Desk Lamp - Nice dark brown patina with green highlights - Some patina loss at area of swivel joint by light socket and on support legs - Some wear to patina on lower section of weighted base Shade: - Lovely iridescence - Two miniscule flea bite fitter rim chips (not visible when mounted) - Two tiny ash deposits just below the shade surface from the manufacture of the shade - No other issues noted Lot 2083: Swirl Pen Tray With Mosaic - Excellent throughout - Good patina to bronze - No losses, chips or cracks to mosaic work Lot 2084: Fish Mosaic Inkstand - Mosaics sound and with brilliant iridescent colors - Five mosaic segments with minor flea bite flakes - Bronze work excellent - Patina good throughout - Patina is worn from the contact of the glass insert as it sits in the inkstand - A very important and impressive object in lovely original condition Lot 2085: Sailing Ship Mosaic Panel - Some mosaic tiles with chips or cracks - Several areas with lighter colored grout from restoration - This piece weighs approximately 1500 pounds - Please note: This massive mosaic was taken apart in removal from its original location. During the restoration process, it was reassembled and mounted to a double thick backing of

12 two one-inch plywood sheets for stability. Lot 2086: Mosaic Inkstand - Mosaic work all in brilliant iridescence and excellent condition - Bronze is in dull Dore finish and is in very good condition on inkstand - Hinged bronze lid has one 1/8 inch scratch on top and spot of discoloration Lot 2087: Blue Green Decorated Vase - Height of vase is twenty-one ½ inches not twenty-four ½ inches as noted in catalog - Good surface iridescence - Area with light scratches near top of vase - Interior residue from use - No cracks or chips noted Lot 2088: Leslie H. Nash (American ) - Canvas on original stretcher - No tears or punctures, no cracks or surface damages or abrasions of any type - Varnish oxidizing and opaque in places, otherwise very fine to excellent condition Lot 2089: Cameo Cut Arrowhead Vase - Good interior iridescence - Several interior bubbles and two dark spots from manufacture of the vase - Excellent overall condition - No chips, cracks or scratches Lot 2090: Agate Vase With Scarab Mounts - Old residue to interior - Otherwise superb in every way, a highly important and unique vase Lot 2091: Lava Vase - A spectacular vase - Excellent iridescence - No chips or scratches - Free of internal cracks Lot 2092: Decorated Window Vase - Wonderful surface iridescence throughout - No chips or scratches - The Window Vase is an extremely rare technique. Very few were made due to the enormous difficulty of incorporating the windows into the vase during the manufacturing process - Of the eight Windows in this vase it should be noted that two of them have cracks, One crack is ¾ inches long and second crack is 1½ inches long Lot 2093: Jack In The Pulpit Vase

13 - A very impressive highly iridescent example of a full size Jack In The Pulpit - No cracks, chips or scratches - Several areas of darkened spots around the edges of the upper flared portion from the original manufacture Lot 2094: Lava Vase - Minute flake on outer edge of applied foot - String-line thread of glass affixed in the making on bottom of base - Otherwise a flawless, major example of a lava vase from Louis Tiffany s personal collection Lot 2095: Brown Tel El Armana Vase - Good overall condition - No cracks, chips or breaks - Several internal bubbles from the manufacturing process - Very nice interior iridescence Lot 2096: Ovoid Shaped Paperweight Vase - Good interior iridescence - No condition issues noted Lot 2097: Cypriote Vase - Good iridescence throughout Lot 2098: Purple Jack In The Pulpit Vase - Strong iridescence throughout Lot 2099: Yellow Rose Floor Lamp - Excellent original condition throughout - Ten hairline small cracks noted - Patina good - No issues with the base Lot 2100: Pebble Table Lamp - Two small hairline cracks amongst upper Cypriote glass section - Two small hairline cracks to bottom border - Has copper wire leaded into the inside perimeter of lower border of shade, It is possible that this shade was at one time a hanger - Base has no issues Lot 2101: Sketch For A Tiffany Window - On large framed original matt - Losses to corners of matt: - Upper right corner

14 - Center upper edge - Lower left corner - Some staining on matt background - Several areas of losses to surface of watercolor image (see detailed photos) Lot 2102: Pair of Wisteria Windows - Overall excellent - One crack in back layer plating, not visible from front - Left panel has six hairline cracks - Right panel has four small hairline cracks - No cracks visible in sky, mountains, water areas Lot 2103: Angel Window - Excellent original condition, in original steel frame - All glass is original - Approximately twelve hairline cracks - No restoration needed Lot 2104: Angel Window - Excellent original condition, in original steel frame - No replacement glass observed - Eight hairline cracks observed - No restoration needed Lot 2105: Christ On The Road To Emmanus - A very large and impressive Tiffany window - This window has been completely releaded and cleaned - Various cracks in lower section - see detail photos Lot 2106: White Bisque Pottery Vase Lot 2107: Pine Needle Picture Frame - All glass original and intact Lot 2108: Tiffany Studios Urn Form Lamp Base - Very good original condition with deep rich patina in greens and browns - Several flakes to patina at bottom edge of base s platform - No wiring is present needs to be rewired Lot 2109: Single Tiffany Lily Shade - No issues A lovely shade

15 Lot 2110: Tiffany Studios Suggestion For A Marble Altar - Framed - Scattered foxing throughout - Slight soiling in areas - Images bright and clear - Not examined out of frame Lot 2111: Tiffany Favrile Glass, Two Other Brochures Plus An Envelope 1. Tiffany Favrile Glass - Very clean and crisp copy 2. Favrile Glass - Some staining on center left edge - Slight soling on outsides of brochure - No rips or tears 3. Tiffany Favrile Glass And Metal Products - A nice copy - eleven insert pages with slight residue from water stain 4. Envelope - Slightly yellowed from age - Small dark inkstand on upper right corner Lot 2112: Tiffany Studios Harp Lamp Base - Good green patina with reddish brown highlights - Several flakes to patina at bottom of harp - Two small dings on upper right of stem - 3/16 inch open bubble casting flaw on upper side of reeded decoration to base bottom (see photo) - Power cord is cut and needs replacing Lot 2113: Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Presentation Medal - No issues - Excellent condition - Nice patina - Minor scuffing on custom case exterior Lot 2114: Tiffany Studios Desk Lamp Base - Dark brown dull patina finish with areas of discoloration on bulbous lower portion - No damage noted - Power cord has been replaced Lot 2115: Partial Zodiac Desk Set - All pieces with dark brown patina with green highlights - Green felt has been glued to underside of blotter ends - Larger box: No issues - Small box: No issues noted

16 Lot 2116: Blue Bud Vase - Strong iridescence throughout - Interior residue from use - No other issues Lot 2117: Gold Favrile Glass Goblet - Superb iridescence throughout Lot 2118: Spider Lamp On Mushroom Base Base: - Some flaking to patina on lower section of upright support stem - Power cord has been replaced Shade: - Shade must be removed by rotating and unscrewing the upper section by turning the shade (see detail photo) - Shade sits slightly askew on base - Fifteen segments with cracks - Dark patina with green highlights Lot 2119: Grape Vine Box Lot 2120: Twenty-inch Dogwood Cone On A Reticulated Base Base: - Original patina with dull finish - No condition issues noted Shade: Excellent original condition - Dark grey patina consistent throughout - Thirteen glass segments with hairline cracks - A wonderful shade with a lovely background of confetti glass Lot 2121: Tiffany Overall Daffodil Table Lamp Shade: - A very clean shade with good patina and excellent coloration - One hairline crack in lower border - One hairline crack in daffodil stem Base: - Good deep brown patina with green and reddish highlights - No damage noted - There is no finial with this lamp

17 Lot 2122: Tiffany Dragonfly Pendant Lot 2123: Handel 3 Lion Bronze Lamp Base - A large and impressive bronze base with good patina - Minor casting flaw (approximately 1/8 inch) on edge of bottommost circular section Lot 2124: Handel Eighteen-inch Cherry Blossom Table Lamp Shade: - A very nice colorful shade - Five hairline cracks noted - All glass appears to be original - Good patina Base: - Base (unsigned) - Deep brown patina - Original sockets and pulls Lot 2125: G. Arcy Rousseau Pate De Verre Lamp Base - Dore bronze work and sockets have discoloration and evidence of use - No damage noted - Glass body is free of any cracks, chips or breaks Lot 2126: Stelz Pate De Verre Fish Lamp - No issues with condition Lot 2127: Stelz Pate De Verre Painting - No condition issues Lot 2128: Stelz Pate De Verre Painting Waterlillies - No condition issues Lot 2129: Stelz Pate De Verre Painting In Glass - No condition issues Lot 2130: Mattei Laburnum And Snowball Window - No condition issues

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