{"title":"7.26 Tiffany Studios","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-red-favrile-vase","title":"Tiffany Studios Red Favrile Vase","description":"Crafted from a deep and vibrant red glass, this luminescent Favrile vase was made by the legendary Tiffany Studios. Of all the Favrile glass hues, red is the most elusive and difficult to find due to its high cost of production. A red Favrile vase displaying the brilliant iridescence of the present piece is particularly rare and sought after. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inspired by the translucence and fluidity of ancient Roman glass, Louis Comfort Tiffany began producing blown glass, known as Favrile, in 1891. This line boasted pieces of superior quality, renowned for their opalescent and iridescent colored finishes. Today, Favrile glass creations are considered among the most important and stunning glass works of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"L.C. TIFFANY-FAVRILE\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1909 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3 1\/4\" high x 2 5\/8\" wide x 2 3\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43874223259783,"sku":"31-6381","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-6381_1_20d070dc-fb5e-4fed-b56f-2c614359b685.png?v=1772355314"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-silver-and-cut-glass-pitcher","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co. Silver and Cut Glass Pitcher","description":"This exceptional Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. American Brilliant cut glass pitcher epitomizes the refined luxury for which the firm is renowned. Featuring resplendent hand-blown and hand-cut designs with wheat and pinwheel or starburst patterns, the body of the vessel shines with unparalleled brilliance. The pitcher's beautiful silver collar features an elegant floral motif punctuated by an ornate Bacchus mask. Radiating with elegance, this pitcher showcases the exquisite artistry of Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1902 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Marked \"Tiffany and Co.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 17\" high by 8 1\/2\" diameter","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42215165788295,"sku":"31-7821","price":9850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-7821_1.png?v=1741248674"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-acorn-lamp","title":"Tiffany Studios Acorn Lamp","description":"Designed by the unparalleled Tiffany Studios of New York, this table lamp features a captivating leaded Favrile glass lampshade atop a bronze base. Crafted in Tiffany’s rare \u003cem\u003eAcorn\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, the shade features dappled hues of lush green and citrus yellow that emit a lustrous glow when the lamp is illuminated. When darkened, the captivating lampshade exhibits enchanting jewel tones. The shade is supported by a slender and elegant bronze five-footed harp base.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany is internationally recognized as a master of the American decorative arts. Considered to be the driving force behind the Art Nouveau style in America, Tiffany is known best for his striking lamps and stained-glass windows. Though Tiffany first started his experiments with stained glass in 1875, it was not until 10 years later that he opened Tiffany Glass Company, which was changed to Tiffany Studios in 1900. By the 1890s, he was the leading art glass producer, serving wealthy New Yorkers and commissioning pieces for Mark Twain, Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. Tiffany stated that his lamps allowed people to enjoy the elements of nature all year long in the beauty of his glass. Now, the rarity and elegance of Tiffany’s lamps make them some of the most desired antiques, confirming his legacy as a visionary of the Art Nouveau movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A similar shade is pictured in Alastair Duncan's, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Lamps and Metalware\u003c\/em\u003e, 2007, p. 127, no. 538.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Base and shade impressed \"Tiffany Studios\/New York\/68752\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 16 3\/4\" wide x 13 1\/2\" deep x 20 1\/2\" height","brand":"M.S. 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The fixture is perfectly balanced so that the shade's height can be easily adjusted, making this lamp the ideal blend of artistry and functionality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The magnificent hand-blown Favrile lampshade features Tiffany's famed \u003cem\u003eDamascene Wave\u003c\/em\u003e pattern and the luminous iridescent finish for which the studio was famed. The shade's mesmerizing color palette shifts between golden ambers, soft pinks and much more, making the surface come alive with movement and radiance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany is internationally recognized as a master of the American decorative arts. Considered the driving force behind the Art Nouveau style in America, Tiffany is known best for his striking lamps and stained-glass windows. His discovery of what he called “Favrile” glass (derived from an old English word meaning “handcrafted”) in 1881 catapulted his reputation internationally. By the 1890s, he was the leading art glass producer, serving wealthy New Yorkers and working on commissions for Mark Twain, Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. Now, the rarity and elegance of Tiffany’s lamps make them some of the most desired antiques of all time, confirming his legacy as a legendary Art Nouveau visionary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The shade is marked \"L.C.T.\" and the base \"Tiffany Studios\/New York\/417\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 15\" high x 12\" wide x 7\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, The Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A. Duncan, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Lamps and Metalware\u003c\/em\u003e, Suffolk, 2007, p. 87, no. 342 (base and shade)","brand":"M.S. 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The rounded bowl form showcases the distinctive iridescent surface in rich, dark Favrile glass with cobalt and purple ribbed fluid details that flow elegantly around its circumference. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This vase was a treasured part of the Jay and Micki Doros collection—the most comprehensive private collection of Tiffany Studios glass ever assembled. Over a lifetime of collecting, the couple acquired only the finest examples of glass art. When their home could no longer accommodate the growing collection, Micki suggested her husband either focus on a single maker or find a larger house. He chose Tiffany. From that moment, the Doros Collection became a singular tribute to the artistry of Tiffany Studios, with each item selected for its exceptional beauty and craftsmanship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. founder Charles Lewis Tiffany, revolutionized American decorative arts through his pioneering glasswork. Inspired by ancient Roman glass unearthed with iridescent patinas, he developed Favrile glass in the 1890s—a technique that introduced color into the molten glass itself, rather than being painted on. Tiffany was the first American designer to receive the grand prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition. His glass creations are housed in major museum collections, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Engraved “L.C.T. \/ Q9491” on underside \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3 1\/4\" high x 4 1\/2\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Jay and Micki Doros, New Jersey\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Oreans","brand":"M.S. 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The intricate scrollwork and granulation techniques demonstrate Tiffany's exceptional craftsmanship and his ability to transform traditional motifs into distinctly modern American luxury. Every one of Tiffany's jewelry creations was a one-of-a-kind work of art, including this treasure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) revolutionized American decorative arts through his innovative use of color, light and organic forms. As the founder of Tiffany Studios and son of Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.'s Charles Lewis Tiffany, he established himself as one of America's foremost artists of the Art Nouveau movement. His jewelry designs are exceptionally rare, distinguished by their painterly approach to gemstone arrangement and their synthesis of medieval and Eastern aesthetic influences. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900-1910 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2 3\/4\" length x 2 1\/2\" outside width","brand":"M.S. 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With its original patinated bronze base, this lamp epitomizes the artistic innovation and vision for which Tiffany is so celebrated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany lamps represent Louis Comfort Tiffany's seemingly limitless creativity and endless quest for beauty. Though he worked in a number of media throughout his life, glass was the material that fascinated him the most, and his glass creations are undoubtedly his masterpieces. This \u003cem\u003eFleur-de-Lis\u003c\/em\u003e lamp is a wonderful example of the celebration of pattern and color in his highly coveted creations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Base stamped \"Tiffany Studios New York \/ 25879\" with Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company monogram\u003cbr\u003e Shade stamped \"Tiffany Studios New York \/ 1438\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 21 3\/4\" high x 16 1\/8\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Dr. E. Neustadt, Lamps of Tiffany, New York, 1970, p. 64, no. 89 (shade model)\u003cbr\u003e A. Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2019, pp. 20, no. 31 (shade model)\u003cbr\u003e P. Crist, Tiffany Lamps: A History, Mosaic Shades, Volume I, Santa Fe Springs, 2023, pp. 126, no. 5-74 (shade model)","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581013717127,"sku":"32-1173","price":58850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1173_1.png?v=1778347417"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-counterbalance-desk-lamp-1","title":"Tiffany Studios Counterbalance Desk Lamp","description":"Counterbalance Desk Lamp\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Designed by the iconic Tiffany Studios, this exceptional desk lamp is the pinnacle of Art Nouveau design. The original patinated bronze base is one of Tiffany's rare counterbalance models, which exudes both elegance and brilliant ingenuity. The fixture is perfectly balanced so that the shade's height can be easily adjusted, making this lamp the ideal blend of Louis Comfort Tiffany's artistry and design genius. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The magnificent hand-blown Favrile lampshade features Tiffany's famed \u003cem\u003eDamascene Wave\u003c\/em\u003e pattern and the luminous iridescent finish for which the studio was famed. The shade's mesmerizing color palette shifts between electric greens, soft yellows, golden ambers and much more, making the surface come alive with movement and radiance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany is internationally recognized as a master of the American decorative arts. Considered the driving force behind the Art Nouveau movement in America, Tiffany is known best for his striking lamps and stained-glass windows. His discovery in 1881 of what he called “Favrile” glass (derived from an old English word meaning “hand-crafted”) catapulted his reputation worldwide. By the 1890s, he was the leading art glass producer in the United States, serving wealthy New Yorkers and working on commissions for Mark Twain, Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. Now, the rarity and elegance of Tiffany’s lamps make them some of the most desired antiques of all time, confirming his legacy as an icon of American design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The shade is marked \"L.C.T.\" and the base \"Tiffany Studios\/New York\/417\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 16 1\/2\" high x 7\" wide x 13\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, United States\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A. Duncan, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Lamps and Metalware\u003c\/em\u003e, Suffolk, 2007, p. 87, no. 342 (base and shade)","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44555607081095,"sku":"32-1276","price":38500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1276_1_fa69c568-6ad7-4da6-9800-0b73bbb30b99.png?v=1777677855"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-counterbalance-floor-lamp","title":"Tiffany Studios Counterbalance Floor Lamp","description":"Counterbalance Floor Lamp\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Designed by the iconic Tiffany Studios, this exceptional floor lamp is a masterwork of Art Nouveau design. The original patinated bronze base is one of Tiffany's rare counterbalance floor models, which exudes both elegance and brilliant ingenuity. The fixture is perfectly balanced so that the shade's height can be easily adjusted, making this lamp the ideal blend of Louis Comfort Tiffany's artistry and design genius. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The magnificent hand-blown Favrile lampshade features Tiffany's famed \u003cem\u003eDamascene Wave\u003c\/em\u003e pattern and the luminous iridescent finish for which the studio was famed. The shade's mesmerizing color palette shifts between electric greens, soft pinks, golden yellows and much more, making the surface come alive with movement and radiance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany is internationally recognized as a master of the American decorative arts. Considered the driving force behind the Art Nouveau movement in America, Tiffany is known best for his striking lamps and stained-glass windows. His discovery in 1881 of what he called “Favrile” glass (derived from an old English word meaning “hand-crafted”) catapulted his reputation worldwide. By the 1890s, he was the leading art glass producer in the United States, serving wealthy New Yorkers and working on commissions for Mark Twain, Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. Now, the rarity and elegance of Tiffany’s lamps make them some of the most desired antiques of all time, confirming his legacy as an icon of American design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The shade is marked \"L.C.T. Favrile\" and the base \"Tiffany Studios\/New York\/677\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 55\" high x 17\" wide x 12\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, United States\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A. Duncan, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Lamps and Metalware\u003c\/em\u003e, Suffolk, 2007, p. 219, no. 871 (base)","brand":"M.S. 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Trained as a portraitist and cartoonist, Wilson drew on his encyclopedic knowledge of Old and New Testament iconography to create deeply expressive scenes like this one that evokes the call to compassion with vivid naturalism and emotive detail. Originally installed in Philadelphia’s Harriet Hollond Memorial Presbyterian Church, this work embodies Tiffany’s ability to bring symbolism to life in glass. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inspired by Matthew 25:35, “I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink,” the scene embodies the moral essence of compassion and charity that defined Tiffany’s ecclesiastical commissions. A good neighbor offers water to a man in need, a gesture of goodwill rendered with striking naturalism. Wilson’s background as a portraitist is evident in the expressive faces, the intricate folds of drapery and the masterful use of glass to convey light and shadow across skin and fabric. Set against a backdrop of classical architecture, the figures are bathed in a warm, divine light that seems to emanate from within the glass itself. The combination of leaded, plated, mottled and drapery glass, several of which were developed by Tiffany Studios, reveals the studio’s technical brilliance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany stands as the preeminent figure in American decorative arts, whose techniques in stained glass revolutionized the medium and established an entirely distinct American aesthetic. Son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., Louis Comfort Tiffany rejected conventional painted glass in favor of his pioneering approach using multiple layers of colored and textured glass to achieve unprecedented naturalistic effects. His figural windows demonstrate his profound understanding of light as both medium and subject matter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany's influence extended far beyond his lifetime, inspiring generations of artists and craftsmen while his works continue to set auction records—most recently in November 2024 when a Tiffany window achieved $12.4 million at Sotheby's, the highest price ever realized for any Tiffany Studios work. Today, his windows are treasured by the world's most prestigious institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and Crystal Bridges Museum of Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 67 1\/2\" high x 38 1\/4\" wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Ford, Harry, \u003cem\u003eA History of the Harriet Hollond Memorial Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia\u003c\/em\u003e, Pennsylvania, p. 103 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Harriet Hollond Memorial Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Only a handful of windows on this subject survive, including an example in the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rather than relying solely on painted details, Tiffany employed innovative glass techniques. This window exemplifies his stain-painting method, in which pigments are kiln-fired to fuse into the glass—a delicate and exacting process that produces extraordinary depth and luminosity. Because of the extreme thinness of the glass, very few examples of this technique have survived. The work exemplifies the technical mastery and artistic ingenuity for which Tiffany’s windows are renowned. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany stands as the preeminent figure in American decorative arts, whose techniques in stained glass revolutionized the medium and established an entirely distinct American aesthetic. Son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., Louis Comfort Tiffany rejected conventional painted glass in favor of his pioneering approach using multiple layers of colored and textured glass to achieve unprecedented naturalistic effects. His landscape windows, considered among his greatest achievements, demonstrate his profound understanding of light as both medium and subject matter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany's influence extended far beyond his lifetime, inspiring generations of artists and craftsmen while his works continue to set auction records—most recently in November 2024 when a Tiffany window achieved $12.4 million at Sotheby's, the highest price ever realized for any Tiffany Studios work. Today, his windows are treasured by the world's most prestigious institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and Crystal Bridges Museum of Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 55 3\/4\" high × 37 1\/2\" wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, California\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Colorado\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43673059688583,"sku":"32-1275","price":164500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1275_1.png?v=1767187609"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-damascene-lamp-from-louis-c-tiffanys-comfort-lodge","title":"Tiffany Studios Damascene Lamp from Louis C. Tiffany's Comfort Lodge","description":"Damascene Table Lamp from Louis C. Tiffany's Comfort Lodge\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1920 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This exceptional table lamp was created by the iconic Tiffany Studios and belonged to the personal collection of the artistic visionary Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to his many artistic talents, Tiffany was a gifted interior decorator, and he selected only the most remarkable pieces for his many residences. This lamp was prominently displayed in his grand Miami home, known as Comfort Lodge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This stunning lamp embodies the height of Tiffany Studios’ artistic achievement in the early 20th century. Its iconic Damascene shade shimmers with iridescent brilliance in a range of warm amber and gold tones. Rather than a traditional patinated bronze base, this lamp features a rare gilt bronze base beautifully enameled with bright blue accents, perfectly complementing its radiant shade. Together, these elements represent the harmonious blend of artistry and innovation that made Tiffany Studios a defining force in American decorative arts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Comfort Lodge was built on Miami’s “Millionaire Row” in the 1920s as his winter estate. The home’s distinctive octagonal shape, disappearing walls and windows, and cypress tree supports attracted much attention at the time, and local newspapers reported that the house cost Tiffany an astonishing $40,000—at a time when the average home cost $4,000. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany frequented Comfort Lodge until his death in 1933, and the handlers of his estate sold the home and all of its contents to a businessman named David Scobie in 1935. Mr. Scobie gifted some of Tiffany’s belongings left in the house—including this lamp—to his business associate and his family, the Martins, who kept these items in their family collection in Florida for decades. This lamp stands as both a testament to Tiffany Studios’ magnificent craftsmanship and to the unparalleled vision of Louis Comfort Tiffany. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shade marked \"LCT Favrile\"\u003cbr\u003e Base marked \"Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces, Inc. \/ Favrile \/ 22\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 17\" high x 7 1\/2\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Comfort Lodge, Miami\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Florida, acquired c. 1935\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Colorado\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Similar shade and base combinations pictured in Alastair Duncan, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Lamps and Metalware\u003c\/em\u003e, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, p. 105 and 113.","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43363551051911,"sku":"32-1415","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1415_1.png?v=1762001106"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-favrile-and-bronze-candlestick","title":"Tiffany Studios Favrile and Bronze Candlestick","description":"Favrile and Bronze Candlestick\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Uniting golden Favrile glass and elegant bronze work, this exceptional candlestick by Tiffany Studios captures the organic grace that defined the Art Nouveau movement. Its blown glass shade radiates a warm iridescence, transforming light into a living element of design, a hallmark of Tiffany’s unparalleled craftsmanship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition recalls the natural symmetry of a budding flower. A rippled bronze disc forms the base, its swirling surface evoking the movement of water. Rising from it is a slender stem accented by a small, rounded bulb that suggests organic growth. Atop rests the delicate Favrile shade, its narrow neck and flared lip shimmering with Tiffany’s trademark luster. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in New York under the visionary direction of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios revolutionized the decorative arts at the turn of the 20th century. Tiffany’s innovations in glassmaking, particularly his invention of Favrile glass, set a new standard for artistry and design. Works such as this candlestick epitomize his belief that beauty could be found in nature’s simplest forms, rendered through materials of extraordinary refinement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Base signed \"Tiffany Studios \/ New York \/ 21100\" and stamped with the Tiffany Studios Design \u0026amp; Decorating Co. monogram\u003cbr\u003e Shade numbered \"S2584\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 19\" high x 5 7\/8\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A similar candlestick is pictured in \u003cem\u003eTiffany Lamps and Metalware: An illustrated reference to over 2000 models\u003c\/em\u003e, by Alastair Duncan, Woodbridge: Suffolk: Antique Collectors’ Club, 1988, p. 387, plate 1579","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43876256514183,"sku":"32-1616","price":12850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1616_1_fd528b58-5e79-4623-aa52-ab385d5c7673.png?v=1772378380"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-ruffled-rim-floriform-glass-vase","title":"Tiffany Studios Ruffled Rim Floriform Glass Vase","description":"Ruffled Rim Floriform Glass Vase\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A beautifully hued floriform vase by Tiffany Studios, this exquisite piece exemplifies the innovative genius of Louis Comfort Tiffany and his revolutionary Favrile glass technique. Created circa 1900, this vase belongs to the earliest and most sought-after examples of Tiffany's flower form creations, which emerged around 1894 as among the studio's most celebrated works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The vase captures the organic beauty of a blooming flower with remarkable naturalism. Its rippling upper edge in luminous cream tones reveals glimpses of golden hues within, while the body showcases a gradient of warm amber and coral shades enriched with subtle iridescence. The slender stem transitions through vibrant Kelly green, culminating in an elegantly undulating base that features gossamer striations of green, gold and pale tones. Each element demonstrates the technical mastery of Favrile glass, where metallic salts are incorporated during production to create lustrous, opalescent effects that seem to glow from within. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany established Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company in 1892, which became Tiffany Studios in 1902. His development of Favrile glass—patented in 1894—revolutionized American decorative arts and positioned him as one of the foremost artists of the Art Nouveau movement. Examples of Tiffany's flower form vases are held in prestigious collections, including the Chrysler Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed and numbered \"L.C.T. N5204\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 15\" high x 5\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A similar vase is pictured in \u003cem\u003eThe Tiffany Collection of the Chrysler Museum at Norfolk\u003c\/em\u003e, by Paul E. Doros, Richmond, VA: W. M. Brown \u0026amp; Son, Inc., 1978, cat. no. 27","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44422860963975,"sku":"32-1619","price":22850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1619_1.png?v=1775589755"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-blue-favrile-glass-centerpiece","title":"Tiffany Studios Blue Favrile Glass Centerpiece","description":"Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Blue Favrile Glass Centerpiece\u003cbr\u003e 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This remarkable Favrile glass centerpiece by Tiffany Studios exemplifies the firm’s extraordinary artistry and technical innovation in early 20th-century glass. Executed circa 1900, the work radiates with deep turquoise and blue-green iridescence, displaying the vivid color interplay that defines Tiffany’s finest creations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Visually, the centerpiece evokes the tranquil movement of water. The shallow bowl, alive with shimmering hues, is adorned with sinuous green lily pads and flowing vines that appear to drift across its surface. Rising from the center, the openwork “frog” recalls the bloom of a flower—a brilliant fusion of function and design intended to support cut blossoms. The piece captures Tiffany’s masterful illusion of depth and motion, as though reflecting a sunlit pond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in New York in 1885, Tiffany Studios became synonymous with innovation in decorative design. Under Louis Comfort Tiffany’s direction, the workshop perfected the Favrile glass technique—infusing color into molten glass to achieve radiant, iridescent effects unmatched in beauty. Tiffany’s ability to merge natural motifs with technical precision defined American Art Nouveau and secured the firm’s enduring legacy. Similar examples are held in major museum collections and illustrated in Moise S. Steeg, Jr.’s Tiffany Favrile Art Glass (Schiffer, 1997, p. 149). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4 3\/4“ high x 10” diameter  \n","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44010774298759,"sku":"32-1621","price":14850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1621_1.png?v=1780680082"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-millefiore-glass-lantern-from-louis-c-tiffanys-comfort-lodge","title":"Tiffany Studios Millefiore Glass Lantern from Louis C. Tiffany's Comfort Lodge","description":"Millefiore Glass Lantern from Louis C. Tiffany's Comfort Lodge\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This stunning hanging lamp was created by the iconic Tiffany Studios and belonged to the personal collection of the artistic visionary Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to his many artistic talents, Tiffany was also a gifted interior decorator who selected only the most remarkable objects for his many residences. This ethereal hanging lantern was prominently displayed in his grand Miami home, known as Comfort Lodge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A masterpiece of delicate florals and luminous color, this blown-glass lantern embodies the height of Tiffany's artistic achievements. Soft white nasturtium flowers dance across a flurry of bright green lily pads, capturing the organic beauty of nature for which Tiffany was most celebrated. The center of each flower contains a distinctive \"millefiore\" detail, a complex technique that translates to \"thousand flowers\" for the intricate floral shape it creates. Tiffany masterfully fused this method with his signature iridescence to create this magnificent design. Not only did this lantern hang in Louis Comfort Tiffany's Miami home, but a very similar design also adorned the main entrance to his New York mansion, Laurelton Hall, underscoring Tiffany's personal affection for this unique design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Comfort Lodge was built on Miami’s “Millionaire Row” in the 1920s as his winter estate. The home’s distinctive octagonal shape, disappearing walls and windows, and cypress tree supports attracted much attention at the time, and local newspapers reported that the house cost Tiffany an astonishing $40,000—at a time when the average home cost $4,000. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany frequented Comfort Lodge until his death in 1933, and the handlers of his estate sold the home and all of its contents to a businessman named David Scobie in 1935. Mr. Scobie gifted some of Tiffany’s belongings left in the house—including this lantern—to his business associate and his family, the Martins, who kept these items in their family collection in Florida for decades. This lamp stands as both a testament to Tiffany Studios’ magnificent craftsmanship and to the unparalleled vision of Louis Comfort Tiffany. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shade marked \"LCT\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 31 1\/4\" high x 11 1\/2\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Comfort Lodge, Miami\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Florida, acquired c. 1935\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Colorado\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43363622617223,"sku":"32-1414","price":138500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1414_1.png?v=1762001121"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-six-light-favrile-chandelier","title":"Tiffany Studios Six-Light Favrile Chandelier","description":"Six-Light Favrile Chandelier\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This exceptional six-light ceiling fixture by Tiffany Studios embodies the firm’s mastery of both design and craftsmanship. Created circa 1900, the fixture features six iridescent Favrile glass shades suspended from gracefully arched gilt bronze arms. Multi-light hanging fixtures with signed Favrile shades were among the most sophisticated and costly designs produced by Tiffany Studios, often commissioned for grand interiors, private clubs, or the era’s most distinguished residences. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each shade exhibits the opalescent beauty for which Favrile glass is celebrated, shifting in tone from gold to rose and lilac under changing light. Hand-blown and individually formed, the shades bloom like flower petals, a hallmark of the Art Nouveau movement’s reverence for natural form. The bronze fixture, with its sculptural arms and restrained ornamentation, complements the iridescent glass with warmth and balance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany’s invention of Favrile glass in the 1890s marked a turning point in American decorative arts. By infusing color directly into the molten glass, Tiffany achieved a luminous depth impossible in painted finishes. Multi-light fixtures such as this one demonstrate the workshop’s technical and artistic achievement, uniting innovative glassmaking with superb metalwork. Today, they remain among the most prized expressions of Tiffany Studios’ creative vision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each shade signed \"L.C.T.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 18 1\/4” high x 16 5\/8” wide x 16 5\/8” deep","brand":"M.S. 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The result is a lush, illuminated garden that comes alive with movement and color, transformed by the play of light across Tiffany’s carefully chosen glass. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The first leaded glass \u003cem\u003eNasturtium\u003c\/em\u003e shade is attributed to Clara Driscoll, the gifted head of Tiffany Studios’ Women’s Glass Cutting Department, around 1900. Driscoll and her team of artisans, known as the “Tiffany Girls,” played a vital role in selecting and cutting the glass that gave Tiffany lamps their distinctive brilliance. Their sensitivity to color harmonies and ability to capture the essence of natural forms were indispensable to Tiffany’s success, and the \u003cem\u003eNasturtium\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of their triumphs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The nasturtium motif carried a rich cultural resonance in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Associated with victory since antiquity, the flower symbolized both triumph and passion in the Victorian language of flowers. Its vibrant symbolism and striking color made the nasturtium a favorite of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s, and he planted it abundantly at Laurelton Hall and incorporated it into many of his lighting designs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany lamps such as this are one of the great icons of the American decorative arts, representing Louis Comfort Tiffany's seemingly limitless creativity and endless quest for beauty. Similar examples of this \u003cem\u003eNasturtium\u003c\/em\u003e lamp reside in important museum collections such as the Art Institute of Chicago. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shade stamped \"Tiffany Studios New York\"\u003cbr\u003e Base stamped \"Tiffany Studios New York 550\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 33 5\/8\" high x 22\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A similar shade is pictured in \u003cem\u003eThe Lamps of Tiffany\u003c\/em\u003e, by Dr. Egon Neustadt, New York: The Fairfield Press, 1970, p. 155, plate 218\u003cbr\u003e And in \u003cem\u003eThe Lamps of Tiffany Studios\u003c\/em\u003e, by William Feldstein, Jr. and Alastair Duncan, New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1983, p. 119","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44194367668359,"sku":"32-1704","price":398500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1704_1.png?v=1783351311"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-mermaid-window","title":"Tiffany Studios Mermaid Window","description":"Six-Panel Mermaid Window\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e 1899 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A masterwork of American design, this monumental six-panel stained glass window by Tiffany Studios stands among the most ambitious achievements of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s career. Commissioned in 1899 by Hawaiian sugar magnate James Bicknell Castle for his grand Waikiki Beach estate, \u003cem\u003eKainalu\u003c\/em\u003e, this extraordinary work is the only privately commissioned Tiffany window ever created in the Hawaiian Islands. Conceived for the sweeping stairwell of Castle’s seaside mansion, the window is an inspired marriage of myth, light and technical mastery that captures the full creative range of Tiffany’s genius. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At the center of the composition, a radiant mermaid glides through the depths astride a sea dragon, her flowing hair and scaled tail rendered in cascades of iridescent Favrile glass. Surrounding panels adorned with seashell and marine motifs envelop the siren in a shifting symphony of light and magnificent color play. Tiffany’s pioneering technique of layering two to three sheets of opalescent, mottled and rippled glass produces extraordinary depth and color variation, transforming light itself into a painterly medium. Even the painted elements—fused permanently into the glass—are impervious to peeling or fading, preserving Tiffany’s original surface brilliance for over a century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The mermaid composition was inspired by \u003cem\u003eThe Mermaid\u003c\/em\u003e (1883) by Hudson River School painter Frederick Stuart Church, whose work deeply influenced Tiffany’s sense of color and atmosphere. Remarkably, only one other window featuring a mermaid is known from Tiffany Studios—the \u003cem\u003eMermaid with Goldfish\u003c\/em\u003e window, which Tiffany kept in his personal collection and refused to sell. That work now resides in the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Designed in perfect harmony with its original oceanside setting, this window reflected both the natural splendor of Hawaii and Castle’s stature as one of its most powerful industrialists. As a leading member of Hawaii’s “Big Five” business elite, Castle played a decisive role in the islands’ transformation from monarchy to U.S. territory. His residence was among the grandest private homes ever constructed on Waikiki Beach—a four-story architectural landmark whose interiors embodied cosmopolitan refinement. Unlike most Tiffany windows that have been lost or fragmented, this one was carefully preserved when Castle’s mansion was demolished in 1959. It has since remained in distinguished private collections, a rare survival of monumental Tiffany glass in private hands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) revolutionized decorative arts in the United States through his mastery of glassmaking, pioneering the use of iridescent Favrile glass, patented in 1894. His windows transformed architectural spaces into living artworks and secured his place as one of America’s foremost designers. Today, Tiffany’s works are preserved by institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Crystal Bridges Museum of Art, and they continue to achieve record results at international auction houses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Overall with light box: 8’ 11” high x 10’ 5” wide x 10 1\/2” deep (271.78 x 317.50 x 26.67 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e James Bicknell Castle, Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, U.S. Territory of Hawaii (1899–1918)\u003cbr\u003e Mrs. Castle, by descent from the above (1918–1920)\u003cbr\u003e Elks Lodge 616, Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, U.S. Territory of Hawaii (1920–1959)\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Honolulu, Hawaii (1959–1987)\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Colorado \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibitions:\u003cbr\u003e Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Teisen Art Museum, \u003cem\u003eMasterworks of Louis Comfort Tiffany\u003c\/em\u003e, January 12–March 17, 1991; traveled to:\u003cbr\u003e Kobe, Kobe City Museum, April 6–May 12, 1991\u003cbr\u003e Nagoya, Electricity Museum Gallery, May 18–June 23, 1991\u003cbr\u003e Toyama, Toyama Citizens Plaza, June 30–July 26, 1991\u003cbr\u003e (Expanded version of the exhibition originally organized by the Smithsonian Institution’s Renwick Gallery and The Metropolitan Museum of Art)\u003cbr\u003e Roslyn Harbor, New York, Nassau County Museum of Art, \u003cemlouis comfort tiffany and stanford white their circle\u003e, September 24, 1998–January 4, 1999 (Sponsored by Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.)\u003cbr\u003e Simi Valley, California, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, \u003cem\u003eThe Spirit of Tiffany\u003c\/em\u003e, November 27, 1999–March 19, 2000\u003cbr\u003e Paris, Musée du Luxembourg, \u003cem\u003eLouis Comfort Tiffany: Couleurs et Lumière\u003c\/em\u003e, September 16, 2009–January 10, 2010; traveled to:\u003cbr\u003e Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Glass: A Passion for Colour\u003c\/em\u003e, February 12–May 2, 2010\u003cbr\u003e Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, \u003cem\u003eTiffany: Color and Light\u003c\/em\u003e, May 29–August 15, 2010, no. 60 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe American Architect and Building News\u003c\/em\u003e, June 28, 1902, illustrated in residence, p. 103\u003cbr\u003e Don Hibbard and David Franzen, \u003cem\u003eThe View from Diamond Head: Royal Residence to Urban Resort\u003c\/em\u003e, Honolulu, 1986, illustrated in residence, p. 35\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMasterworks of Louis Comfort Tiffany\u003c\/em\u003e, Tokyo Metropolitan Teisen Art Museum, 1991, illustrated pp. 44–45 (detail)\u003cbr\u003e Robert Jay, \u003cem\u003eThe Architecture of Charles W. Dickey\u003c\/em\u003e, Honolulu, 1992, pp. 59–60\u003cbr\u003e Constance Schwartz and Franklin Hill Perrell, \u003cem\u003eLouis Comfort Tiffany and Stanford White and Their Circle\u003c\/em\u003e, New York, 1998, p. 15, illustrated p. 1 (color)\u003cbr\u003e Holly J. Walcott, “Simi Under Glass,” Los Angeles Times, November 25, 1999\u003cbr\u003e Jake Finch, “Exhibit Captures Spirit of Tiffany,” Ventura County Star, November 26, 1999, illustrated\u003cbr\u003e Metropolitan Museum of Art, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Windows\u003c\/em\u003e, 1999 Calendar, December\u003cbr\u003e Rosalind M. Pepall et al., \u003cem\u003eTiffany Glass: A Passion for Colour\u003c\/em\u003e, Paris, 2009, p. 94, illustrated p. 100 (color)\u003c\/emlouis\u003e","brand":"M.S. 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Each lamp presents elongated, trumpet-shaped shades that evoke lilies, a motif repeatedly explored in Tiffany’s watercolor studies inspired by Japanese woodblock prints. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crafted in Favrile glass with a stunning iridescent finish, the shades transform and diffuse light in a manner that exemplifies Tiffany’s revolutionary approach to both art and science. The intricate green pulled feather motif enhances the organic elegance of the shades, creating a visual rhythm that mirrors the natural beauty of blooming flowers. The patinated bronze bases complement the glass shades with sinuous, naturalistic forms that further emphasize the floral motif. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios, founded by Louis Comfort Tiffany in the late 19th century, is renowned for its innovations in decorative arts and glassmaking. The Favrile glass used here, patented in 1894, remains a hallmark of Tiffany’s ingenuity, prized for its depth of color, iridescence and ability to interact dynamically with light. Lamps such as these reflect the studio’s influence on the Art Nouveau movement in America and continue to be celebrated as iconic examples of early 20th-century design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Base impressed \"Tiffany Studios\/New York\/28597\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e Shade signed “L.C.T.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each: 19 3\/4\" high x 12\" wide x 11\" deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704279171207,"sku":"32-1826","price":58500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1826_1.png?v=1769779993"},{"product_id":"louis-comfort-tiffany-yogo-sapphire-and-diamond-necklace","title":"Louis Comfort Tiffany Yogo Sapphire and Diamond Necklace","description":"Exemplifying the visionary artistry of Louis Comfort Tiffany, this extraordinary necklace displays thirteen rare Yogo sapphires from Montana’s famed Yogo Gulch, totaling approximately 4.00 carats. Accompanied by an AGL report confirming their Montana origin and entirely untreated status, the sapphires display the vivid cornflower blue unique to this region. Accented by approximately 2.80 carats of round cut diamonds and lustrous pearls, the necklace is composed of rhombus-shaped links alternating with pearls, each link highlighted by a central diamond. At the front, three graduated chains converge into a striking three-tier, six-stone pyramid of sapphires, with the clasp set with an additional sapphire. Set in platinum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mined exclusively from Yogo Gulch, these sapphires are renowned for their exceptional natural hue. George Kunz, Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. gemologist in the 1880s, described them as “the finest precious gemstones ever found in America.” Unlike most sapphires, Yogo stones retain their color naturally, without heat treatment, preserving their purity and brilliance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Created under the direction of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933), a pioneering force in American decorative arts, this necklace exemplifies his innovative approach to color, light, and organic forms. As founder of Tiffany Studios and son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, he emerged as a leading Art Nouveau artist, with jewelry distinguished by a painterly arrangement of gemstones. The design reflects the brilliance of Meta K. Overbeck, Head Designer of Tiffany’s Art Jewelry Department, who brought Tiffany’s vision to life through creations celebrating nature and color. This remarkable necklace is accompanied by its IAJA report, attesting to its illustrious history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 20\" length \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1914-1933 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/library.rauantiques.com\/Report_32-1966.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Reports\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43565602275463,"sku":"32-1966","price":228500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1966_1_ae54e2f9-6c3f-4d64-bafc-754d614ecd70.png?v=1764948278"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-fleur-de-lis-lamp-1","title":"Tiffany Studios Fleur-de-Lis Lamp","description":"\u003cem\u003eFleur-de-Lis\u003c\/em\u003e Lamp\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This beautiful Tiffany Studios table lamp features the firm’s iconic leaded glass shade in the rare \u003cem\u003eFleur-de-Lis\u003c\/em\u003e pattern. The geometric design is composed of richly toned green glass, enlivened by delicate golden highlights that shimmer with warm luminosity when illuminated. Paired with its original patinated bronze base, the lamp exemplifies the refined artistry and visionary craftsmanship for which Tiffany is so celebrated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany lamps represent Louis Comfort Tiffany's seemingly limitless creativity and endless quest for beauty. Though he worked in a number of media throughout his life, glass was the material that fascinated him the most, and his glass creations are undoubtedly his masterpieces. This \u003cem\u003eFleur-de-Lis\u003c\/em\u003e lamp is a wonderful example of the celebration of pattern and color in his highly coveted creations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Base stamped \"Tiffany Studios New York \/ 3336\"\u003cbr\u003e Shade stamped \"Tiffany Studios New York\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 22\" high x 16\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Dr. E. Neustadt, Lamps of Tiffany, New York, 1970, p. 64, no. 89 (shade model)\u003cbr\u003e A. Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2019, pp. 20, no. 31 (shade model)\u003cbr\u003e P. Crist, Tiffany Lamps: A History, Mosaic Shades, Volume I, Santa Fe Springs, 2023, pp. 126, no. 5-74 (shade model)","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44344175558791,"sku":"32-2427","price":49850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2427_1_8e04cf4a-59b7-420b-a772-158b5c58c978.png?v=1775179415"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-daffodil-table-lamp","title":"Tiffany Studios Daffodil Table Lamp","description":"\u003cem\u003eDaffodil\u003c\/em\u003e Table Lamp\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1905 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A luminous celebration of nature and artistry, this rare \u003cem\u003eDaffodil\u003c\/em\u003e table lamp by Louis Comfort Tiffany embodies the height of Tiffany Studios’ mastery in leaded glass design. The lamp captures the rich color, naturalism and technical brilliance that made Tiffany lamps among the most coveted decorative arts creations of the early 20th century. Complete with its original patinated bronze base, the work stands as an exceptional example of the firm’s iconic floral lighting designs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The domed shade is encircled by radiant daffodil blossoms rendered in richly saturated yellow Tiffany glass. Rippled glass forms the trumpet of each flower, while delicately mottled glass creates layered petals that lend remarkable depth and dimensionality to the composition. The warm golden tones glow against the dark patinated bronze base, producing the jewel-like luminosity for which Tiffany Studios became renowned. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The daffodil, or narcissus, was among Louis Comfort Tiffany’s favorite flowers and appeared throughout the artistic output of Tiffany Studios, from windows and vases to monumental architectural installations. This particular shade was likely designed by Clara Driscoll, head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department and one of the principal creative forces behind Tiffany’s most celebrated lamp designs. Driscoll and the “Tiffany Girls” created more daffodil lamp variations than any other floral model in the Tiffany Studios catalog, underscoring the motif’s significance within Tiffany’s artistic vision. The flower also held special importance at Laurelton Hall, Tiffany’s famed Long Island estate, where elaborate glass daffodil columns adorned the iconic Daffodil Terrace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shade stamped \"Tiffany Studios New York\"\u003cbr\u003e Base stamped \"Tiffany Studios New York 528\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 27\" high x 20 1\/2\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A. Duncan, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Lamps and Metalware: An illustrated reference to over 2000 models\u003c\/em\u003e, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, p. 153, fig. 635; (similar examples of shade 1497) and p. 103, fig. 407-8 (similar example of base 528)","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581014405255,"sku":"32-2596","price":124500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2596_1_383f95b6-9d70-429d-833b-f657343f7552.png?v=1782328815"},{"product_id":"louis-comfort-tiffany-scarab-ring","title":"Louis Comfort Tiffany Scarab Ring","description":"This ring, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., exemplifies the Egyptian Revival aesthetic. At its center is a finely carved scarab beetle set within an ornate yellow gold mount. The scarab is ingeniously designed to rotate within its setting, revealing additional carved detail on the underside and sides, adding an unexpected layer of refinement and complexity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany became art director of Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. following his father’s death in 1902, where he established the Artistic Jewelry department and introduced a distinctly American design vision to the firm. His jewelry was prominently exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, reflecting a creative language rooted in natural forms, enriched by his background as a painter and his mastery of enameling developed through his celebrated stained glass work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany’s innovative combination of semi-precious stones, enamel and meticulous handcraftsmanship elevated his designs beyond ornament, positioning them as true works of art. This ring reflects the breadth of his vision, uniting archaeological inspiration, refined craftsmanship, and the organic elegance that defines his Art Nouveau oeuvre.","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44712716501127,"sku":"32-2682","price":38500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2682_1.png?v=1780144758"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-poppy-lamp-1","title":"Tiffany Studios Poppy Lamp","description":"\u003cem\u003ePoppy\u003c\/em\u003e Lamp\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1910 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This exquisite table lamp by Tiffany Studios features the firm's iconic \u003cem\u003ePoppy\u003c\/em\u003e shade and its original bronze root base. The coveted Tiffany florals flow gracefully across the shade's mesmerizing design, radiating a brilliant red, amber and green glow when the lamp is lit. Delicate, lace-like bronze filigree is layered over the leaves to heighten the shade's incredible naturalistic effect. Larger than most \u003cem\u003ePoppy\u003c\/em\u003e shades at its 20-inch diameter, this lamp is a stunning, museum-quality Tiffany treasure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Almost certainly designed by Clara Driscoll around 1900, the \u003cem\u003ePoppy\u003c\/em\u003e shade was one of Tiffany's finest designs. Driscoll was appointed head of the women's glass-cutting department at Tiffany Studios in 1892, and she and her team of female artisans created some of the most sought-after and commercially successful designs in the firm's history. The \u003cem\u003ePoppy\u003c\/em\u003e shade shows her commitment to Louis Comfort Tiffany's Art Nouveau aesthetic of harmonious colors and natural motifs while also demonstrating her unique visionary approach. By 1904, Driscoll had won medals at international expositions for her designs and was one of the highest-paid women in America. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany lamps are one of the great icons of the American decorative arts, representing Louis Comfort Tiffany's seemingly limitless creativity and endless quest for beauty. Similar examples of this \u003cem\u003ePoppy\u003c\/em\u003e lamp reside in important museum collections such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the design drawing for this famed shade belongs to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shade marked \"Tiffany Studios \/ New York\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 27\" high x 20\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Alastair Duncan, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Lamps and Metalware\u003c\/em\u003e, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, pp. 162, no. 667 (shade); p. 76, no. 294 (base)\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Egon Neustadt, \u003cem\u003eThe Lamps of Tiffany\u003c\/em\u003e, New York, 1970, pp. 96-97 (shade)","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44954463076487,"sku":"32-2598","price":298500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2598_1_7447ea18-dc9e-4534-8142-9fa013ae4900.png?v=1782242493"},{"product_id":"tiffany-studios-pomegranate-lamp","title":"Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Lamp","description":"\u003cem\u003ePomengranate\u003c\/em\u003e Table Lamp\u003cbr\u003e Tiffany Studios\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This beautiful lamp by Tiffany Studios features an iconic leaded Favrile glass lampshade atop its patinated bronze base. Displaying the classic Tiffany \u003cem\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, the shade is crafted with dappled green and yellow hues, displaying flashes of orange-red when lit. Each piece of Tiffany's famed Favrile glass was meticulously selected to convey the round fruit’s three-dimensionality. The luminous shade is supported by a classic urn base, completing the lamp’s stately silhouette. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Comfort Tiffany is internationally recognized as a master of the American decorative arts. Considered to be the driving force behind the Art Nouveau style in America, Tiffany is known best for his striking lamps and stained-glass windows. Though Tiffany first started his experiments with stained glass in 1875, it was not until 10 years later that he opened Tiffany Glass Company, which was changed to Tiffany Studios in 1900. By the 1890s, he was the leading art glass producer, serving wealthy New Yorkers and commissioning pieces for Mark Twain, Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. Tiffany stated that his lamps allowed people to enjoy the elements of nature all year long in the beauty of his glass. Now, the rarity and elegance of Tiffany’s lamps make them some of the most desired antiques, confirming his legacy as a visionary of the Art Nouveau movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shade signed \"Tiffany Studios\/New York\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 23\" high x 15\" wide x 15\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Alastair Duncan, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Lamps and Metalware\u003c\/em\u003e, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2019, p. 158 (shade)","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45062322421895,"sku":"32-2648","price":88500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2648_1.png?v=1782775305"}],"url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/7-26-tiffany-studios.oembed","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}