TIFFANY STUDIOS
TIFFANY STUDIOS

A 'SNOWBALL' TABLE LAMP, CIRCA 1905

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TIFFANY STUDIOS
A 'SNOWBALL' TABLE LAMP, CIRCA 1905
leaded glass, patinated bronze
41 in. (104 cm.) high, 24¾ in. (62.9 cm.) diameter of shade
shade stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1538-15, base stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK
Provenance
Simon Lieberman, New York.
Sale room notice
Please note the additional provenance:
Christie's, New York, Magnificent Tiffany: The Gluck Collection, 17 February 1979, lot 45.

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Lot Essay

The 'Snowball' model, the first time the contour of a plant determined the actual shape of the shade, represented a new artistic direction for Tiffany's workshop. Here, the curvature of the shade coincides with the contour of the blossoming hydrangea. In comparison to shades with a confining surface, such as the more traditional cone design, the Snowball's softly scalloped edges and irregular border enhance its gently flowing form. Despite its superb artistry, the model was discontinued by 1910, therefore few examples were produced.

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