Tiffany Studios "Turtleback Tile" Table Lamp
the domed leaded-glass shade composed of geometric green favrile panels surmounted by a band of iridescent favrile "turtleback" tiles displaying rich peacock hues with deep petrol, violet, and gold tonalities, set upon the original patinated bronze base with inset matching turtleback tiles and tripod strut supports, the whole with a dark brown/green patina of pleasing depth, base signed "Tiffany Studios New York" and shade signed"Tiffany Studios New York"
Favrile glass and patinated bronze
height 24 inches, shade diameter 16 inches
Provenance: From the Estate of Martin Griffin of Simsbury, Connecticut
Condition
overall good condition, shade with small hairline cracks to glass, base with minor oxidation
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