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Learn MoreTiffany Studios Pair of Silvered Bronze Alhambra Vases
- This pair of silvered bronze vases were inspired by Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Eastern travels
- The form is based on medieval Spanish amphora forms from the Moorish period in Andalusia
- They have intricate Islamic-inspired geometric and calligraphic motifs, masterfully executed
- Circa early 20th Century
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Silvered Bronze Alhambra Vases
Tiffany Studios
Early 20th Century
This exceptional pair of silvered bronze vases represents one of Louis Comfort Tiffany's most ambitious forays into Islamic-inspired decorative arts. Created by Tiffany Studios during the early 20th century, these remarkable vessels demonstrate the profound influence of Tiffany's extensive travels through North Africa, Egypt and Morocco on his artistic vision. The Alhambra design captures the essence of medieval Moorish craftsmanship, translating the architectural splendor of. . .
Tiffany Studios
Early 20th Century
This exceptional pair of silvered bronze vases represents one of Louis Comfort Tiffany's most ambitious forays into Islamic-inspired decorative arts. Created by Tiffany Studios during the early 20th century, these remarkable vessels demonstrate the profound influence of Tiffany's extensive travels through North Africa, Egypt and Morocco on his artistic vision. The Alhambra design captures the essence of medieval Moorish craftsmanship, translating the architectural splendor of. . .
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Silvered Bronze Alhambra Vases
Tiffany Studios
Early 20th Century
This exceptional pair of silvered bronze vases represents one of Louis Comfort Tiffany's most ambitious forays into Islamic-inspired decorative arts. Created by Tiffany Studios during the early 20th century, these remarkable vessels demonstrate the profound influence of Tiffany's extensive travels through North Africa, Egypt and Morocco on his artistic vision. The Alhambra design captures the essence of medieval Moorish craftsmanship, translating the architectural splendor of Granada's legendary palace into intimate decorative objects of extraordinary sophistication.
The vases exhibit the classical amphora form characteristic of medieval Spanish metalwork, distinguished by their distinctive wing-like handles and ovoid bodies that taper gracefully to pedestal bases. Every surface displays intricate geometric and calligraphic motifs executed in low relief, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow across the silvered bronze surface. The handles, pierced with delicate lattework patterns, echo the muqarnas and geometric screens found throughout Moorish architecture, while bands of Arabic-inspired calligraphy encircle the bodies in rhythmic procession.
While Tiffany Studios achieved renown primarily for their revolutionary stained glass and leaded lampshades, their silver and metalwork division represented an equally important facet of the firm's artistic output. Under the direction of master silversmiths, Tiffany Studios produced an extensive range of ecclesiastical and domestic silver objects that rivaled the finest European workshops. Louis Comfort Tiffany's fascination with Islamic art stemmed from his transformative journeys to North Africa and the Middle East during the 1870s and 1880s. The studio's metalwork division embodied Tiffany's philosophy of total artistic unity, seamlessly integrating form, function and ornamental beauty.
Marked "Tiffany & Co."
Each: 21“ high x 9 1/4” wide x 8“ deep
Tiffany Studios
Early 20th Century
This exceptional pair of silvered bronze vases represents one of Louis Comfort Tiffany's most ambitious forays into Islamic-inspired decorative arts. Created by Tiffany Studios during the early 20th century, these remarkable vessels demonstrate the profound influence of Tiffany's extensive travels through North Africa, Egypt and Morocco on his artistic vision. The Alhambra design captures the essence of medieval Moorish craftsmanship, translating the architectural splendor of Granada's legendary palace into intimate decorative objects of extraordinary sophistication.
The vases exhibit the classical amphora form characteristic of medieval Spanish metalwork, distinguished by their distinctive wing-like handles and ovoid bodies that taper gracefully to pedestal bases. Every surface displays intricate geometric and calligraphic motifs executed in low relief, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow across the silvered bronze surface. The handles, pierced with delicate lattework patterns, echo the muqarnas and geometric screens found throughout Moorish architecture, while bands of Arabic-inspired calligraphy encircle the bodies in rhythmic procession.
While Tiffany Studios achieved renown primarily for their revolutionary stained glass and leaded lampshades, their silver and metalwork division represented an equally important facet of the firm's artistic output. Under the direction of master silversmiths, Tiffany Studios produced an extensive range of ecclesiastical and domestic silver objects that rivaled the finest European workshops. Louis Comfort Tiffany's fascination with Islamic art stemmed from his transformative journeys to North Africa and the Middle East during the 1870s and 1880s. The studio's metalwork division embodied Tiffany's philosophy of total artistic unity, seamlessly integrating form, function and ornamental beauty.
Marked "Tiffany & Co."
Each: 21“ high x 9 1/4” wide x 8“ deep
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Specifications
| Maker: | Tiffany & Co. |
| Period: | 20th Century |
| Origin: | America |
| Type: | Trophies/Presentation Pieces |
| Style: | Art Nouveau |
| Depth: | 8.0 in. (20.32 cm) |
| Width: | 9.25 in. (23.5 cm) |
| Height: | 21.0 in. (53.34 cm) |
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