Tiffany Studios
Pair of "Turtle-Back" Lantern Sconces, circa 1902
leaded glass, patinated bronze
16 x 7½ x 12¼ in. (40.6 x 19 x 31.1 cm) each
Overall in very good condition. The Turtle-Back tiles are beautifully iridized and display a luminous amber gold. All of the Turtle-Back tiles appear original and undisturbed. The mounts display a...
Overall in very good condition. The Turtle-Back tiles are beautifully iridized and display a luminous amber gold. All of the Turtle-Back tiles appear original and undisturbed. The mounts display a deep charcoal patina, creating a dramatic contrast with the warm glow. The patinated bronze surfaces present with scattered minor surface scratches, wear and discolorations, consistent with age and gentle handling, as well as some occasional oxidation and traces of surface soiling concentrated to the recessed contours of the design. With period sockets. A rare pair of sconces with superb turtle-back glass selection and striking visual presence.
Provenance
Private Collection
Sotheby's New York, June 7, 2002, lot 492
Literature
Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2019, p. 392, no. 1610
Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, 2007, p. 339, no. 1378 (variation)
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