Lot Details
Lot 251
Pair of Tiffany Studios Bronze, Leaded Geometric Glass and Turtle Back Tile Sconces
Circa 1910-20
Each of curved curtain form and comprised of thirty-nine individual green glass segments and seven small pressed turtle back tiles with chiseled backs, unsigned. Height 12 3/4 inches, width 11 3/4 inches, depth 4 inches.
Two identical pairs of Tiffany Studios bronze, geometric leaded glass and turtle back tile wall sconces were sold at Sotheby's, New York, 20th Century Design, March 10, 2011, lot 10 and 11.
C The Ben Heller Collection
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
Sold for $18,750 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Each sconce hooks onto its metal backplate; each sconce has an opaque white sheet glass that rests on the top of the sconce; one of these sheet panels is cracked into two pieces, the other sheet panel appears to have cracked into two pieces, however, the smaller of the pieces is now missing; both of these white sheet panels may be later replacements; one of the sconces has three wire loops at the top to support the white glass panel; the other sconce now only has one of these wire loops; each band of turtle back tiles appears to be in generally good condition and each of these tiles seems to be nicely secured into place (not loose); no cracks detected to any of the geometric green glass tiles on either sconce.
Height of backplate 11 inches, width 6 3/4 inches
Provenance: Possibly Christie's, NY, Important 20th Century Decorative Arts, December 16, 1996, lot 323. A pair of Tiffany Studios leaded glass and turtle back tile sconces matching the current lot was sold at the cited sale at Christie's; a Christie's sticker is affixed to one of the consigned sconces.
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Height of backplate 11 inches, width 6 3/4 inches
Provenance: Possibly Christie's, NY, Important 20th Century Decorative Arts, December 16, 1996, lot 323. A pair of Tiffany Studios leaded glass and turtle back tile sconces matching the current lot was sold at the cited sale at Christie's; a Christie's sticker is affixed to one of the consigned sconces.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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