Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Design, Tiffany, Art Nouveau, Decorative Continental Works

Fri, Sep 12, 2014 05:00PM EDT - Sat, Sep 13, 2014 05:00PM EDT
Lot 103

Two Tiffany & Co. Bronze Double

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Candlesticks American, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising a patinated bronze example with [fleur de lis] base, stamp marked "Tiffany Studios New York 10076", 9 in.; together with a gilt bronze example with central stem with bud-form finial, two candle cups over a scalloped oval base, Tiffany cipher and stamped "Tiffany Studios New York", 9-1/4 in., the first with original patinated surface, minor dents at sides of candle cups, base and stem slightly bent (it rocks); gilt bronze example with losses to gilding and evidence of polishing, wear and possible retouch to gilding at edge of base. Notes: Illustrated: The first in Alastair Duncan, [Tiffany at Auction,] p. 312, as Design 1232; the gilt bronze example as Design No. 1230. Provenance: A Private Atlanta Collection

Condition

the first with original patinated surface, minor dents at sides of candle cups, base and stem slightly bent (it rocks); gilt bronze example with losses to gilding and evidence of polishing, wear and possible retouch to gilding at edge of base