Tiffany Studios Intaglio Favrile Table Lamp
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An extraordinarily rare Tiffany Studios favrile glass table lamp
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- An extraordinarily rare Tiffany Studios favrile glass table lamp
- Decorated in a stunning intaglio-carved floral design, which is rarely seen on Tiffany items
- Features a rare iridescent glass bordered shade atop a favrile base with a pulled leaf design
- The shade is engraved "5692J L.C. Tiffany Favrile," and the base is engraved "L.C.T. Favrile"
- Circa 1915
- 12 1/2" diameter of shade x 22 1/2" high
Item Details
- Height:
22 1/2 Inches - Diameter:
12 1/2 Inches - Period:
20th Century - Origin:
America
An extraordinarily rare Tiffany Studios favrile glass table lamp, decorated in a stunning intaglio-carved floral design. Intaglio is very rarely seen on Tiffany favrile pieces. This exceptional light, with an iridescent glass bordered shade atop an exceptional favrile base with a pulled leaf design, represents the incredible level of artistry and innovation for which this famed company is renowned. Tiffany's famed favrile glass, known for its remarkable iridescence, is considered to be Tiffany's highest achievement. Early in his career, Louis Comfort Tiffany experimented with luster techniques inspired by the natural iridescences of ancient Roman glass. His determination paid off when he patented favrile glass in 1881. The term favrile was derived from an old English word meaning "handcrafted," a perfect description for this outstanding, hand-crafted lamp.
The shade engraved "5692J L.C. Tiffany Favrile," and the base is engraved "L.C.T. Favrile." Circa 1915 12 1/2" diameter of shade x 22 1/2" high Provenance: Descended in the family of Olivia Proctor Benedict, wife of Dr. Cleveland Keith Benedict, dean of the School of Theology at the University of the South - Sewanee. Reference:Tiffany Favrile Glass and the Quest of Beauty, 2007, Martin Eidelberg
The shade engraved "5692J L.C. Tiffany Favrile," and the base is engraved "L.C.T. Favrile." Circa 1915 12 1/2" diameter of shade x 22 1/2" high Provenance: Descended in the family of Olivia Proctor Benedict, wife of Dr. Cleveland Keith Benedict, dean of the School of Theology at the University of the South - Sewanee. Reference:Tiffany Favrile Glass and the Quest of Beauty, 2007, Martin Eidelberg
