Though there are numerous books on the lamps, stained glass windows, and jewelry of louis comfort tiffany, it is rare that the focus is on the art objects of the highly influential art nouveau artist and designer. Each plate can be hung alone or in multiples with the included bracket. When forgeries of million dollar fine art are uncovered, the general media run banner headlines and bombard us with video of grim experts with shaking heads. Louis comfort tiffany vases and vessels 20 for sale at 1stdibs. Louis comfort tiffany introduced his favrile art glass in the mid1890s. A seller using the internet auction site offered to sign reproduction art glass with the buyers choice of marks. A tiffany gold favrile vase, and a steuben gold aurene vase, while might be similar in shape, are vastly different in color.
Learn all about tiffany s famed favrile glass from arlie sulka, an expert in the work of louis comfort tiffany and his firm, tiffany studios, and. It would make the cheapest plonk taste like a vintage rothschilde. Our handsome glass coasters showcase patterns adapted from four luminous favrile glass objects in the met collection, all produced between 1893 and 1906 by the american master and his workshop. Over the years i have seen tiffany glass signed steuben, loetz glass signed tiffany, and steuben glass signed loetz and or tiffany. Unique and exclusive fashion forward designs that blend perfectly with current home trends and lifestyles. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The hankley plate is a contemporary blend of leafy green sky blue and light blue that is swirled together at the plateau center.
In addition to fabricating the glass for tiffany s stained glass windows, this company produced blown glass vessels. I would adore a glass such as this to drink my wine. Prefix a corresponds to 1894, suffix a to 1906, etc. See more ideas about glass, tiffany art and tiffany glass. The art glass of louis comfort tiffany behind the glass. The glass was manufactured at the tiffany factory located at 9618 43rd avenue in the corona section of queens from 1901 to 1932. There are also 5 characters etched into the bottom center looks like nnvvt. An important paperweight exhibition vase of favrile glass, circa engraved l. New art glass signed to order your choice of tiffany, steuben, quezal, and more. Hardback the favrile aquamarine vase of 1914 and the dragonfly table lamp are some of the tallest and most. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If a particularly prominent museum or celebrity has been skewered, the story may even crowd out british royalty and make the tabloids. With critics describing it as a gem, and probably the best single book about the artist, it features over 175 color illustrations of rare and unique pieces, most of which have been in private collections for over 40 years. Schiffer publishing tiffany favrile art glass louis comfort tiffany s blown art glass, made from 1891 to 1928, embodies the artists superior workmanship and satisfied his dream to introduce objects of both usefulness and beauty into the average household.
Louis comfort tiffany 18481933 was one of americas most acclaimed and multitalented artists working in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These lovely objects, which he named favrile and made in his new york studio, display tiffany s reverence for. Our titan series transforms luxurious hand blown favrile art glass to into stylish wall decor plates. Whether youre looking for sugar and creamer set or a decorative vase, there are many styles to choose from. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Tiffany wanted the glass itself to transmit texture and rich colors and he developed a type of glass he called favrile. Vase antique original tiffany art glass for sale ebay. These lovely objects, which he named favrile and made in his new york studio, display tiffany s reverence for antique glass and. Tiffany favrile yukonalaska ex broken glass art diy projects sea glass art videos for mom tiffany dreaming in glass view auction details, bid, buy and collect the various tiffany lamps and artworks at sothebys art auction house. Louis comfort tiffany tiffany glass and decorating company vase, why couldnt we have found one of these in grandmas attic. The variegated surface was made by wrinkling glass in its molten state. The delightfully scalloped edges of the titan 20 inch handmade design will be the conversation piece in any room. These lustrous vessels, known for their innovative forms and colors, are among the most exquisite examples of art nouveauinspired decorative art.
Tiffanyfavrile, which dates it to approximately 1910. Different color effects were achieved by embedding tiny, confettilike flakes of glass in the surface. Steeg louis comfort tiffany s blown art glass, made from 1891 to 1928, embodies the artists superior workmanship and satisfied his dream to introduce objects of both usefulness and beauty into the average household. Make offer antique tiffany favrile art glass cobalt blue scarab sterling silver pendant. Tiffany favrile art glass schiffer book for collectors moise s steeg jr on. The art glass of louis comfort tiffany book, 20 worldcat. Dec 14, 2015 art glass of louis comfort tiffany paul doros book number. These lovely objects, which he named favrile and made in his new york studio. Technically not the bestwritten books out there, but they are definitely pageturners.
Louis comfort tiffany this book is the definitive account of louis comfort tiffany s highly collectible favrile art glass, which he considered his signature artistic achievement, produced between the 1890s and the. A wonderful and bit more rare prunt designed miniature l. Originally called the tiffany glass and decorating company, it became tiffany furnaces in 1902. Louis comfort tiffany art photo book glass art nouveau japan exhibition ltd. L c tiffany favrile gold iridescent art glass rare form two handled salt dip signed. No chips, cracks, or repairs, minimal wear from age and handling to see. Measures 2 tall signed on the bottom lct favrile condition. The peacock feather reproduced on this paperweight is based on a swirling feather design from an original favrile vase by american decorative artist louis comfort tiffany american, 18481933 in the museums collection. It differs from most iridescent glasses because the color is ingrained in the glass itself, as well as having distinctive coloring. It was first shown to the public in 1893, and in pieces that were produced a few years later. From its inception, dale tiffany has searched for colors and finishes that are truly unique to the art of fine handmade glass. Published by the vendome press in september 20, the art glass of louis comfort tiffany is the first major work to focus primarily on blown favrile glass.
The workmanship in the flowers is outstanding, as well as the colors and iridescence. Items similar to tiffany favrile jack in the pulpit vase view more. During his nearly fiftyyear career, from the 1870s through the 1920s, tiffany embraced virtually every artistic and decorative of. Louis comfort tiffany worlds most comprehensive collection. Baccarat france crystal 60s catalog binder stemware vase decanter reference book. In addition to fabricating the glass for tiffanys stained glass windows, this company produced blownglass vessels. Dale tiffany favrile glass collection wall art decor redorangeamber. It differs from most iridescent glasses because the color is ingrained in the glass. Get the best deals on vase tiffany art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Associated with royalty and symbolizing beauty immortality and exoticism the peacock has long been a favorite motif of. Tiffany favrile cabinet vase art glass leaves and vines 1036 early 20th. Favrile glass often has a distinctive characteristic that is common in some glass from classical antiquity. In what has been described as the definitive account of louis comfort tiffanys art glass, this book comes with the expert insight of author paul doros. Tiffany favrile pillow to your interior or enhance any space in your home with a beautiful, art themed design. Dale tiffany favrile continues the same commitment to excellence through the strength and integrity of our designs, quality, workmanship and service. This is an outstanding example of tiffany green leaf on gold iridescent glass. This iridescence causes the surface to shimmer, but also causes a degree of opacity. Steeg 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. High quality handblown art glass creating one of a kind colors and finishes. Tiffany favrile art glass schiffer book for collectors. Tiffany favrile glass toothpick holder in gold with great purple, pink, and blue iridescent flashes. It becomes easy to distinguish when placing one next to the other.
The story of louis comfort tiffany and his beautiful, woldfamous tiffany art glass. Unfollow tiffany favrile vase to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Tiffany was among the first american designers to be acclaimed abroad. Get the best deals on favrile tiffany art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Favrile glass, together with stained glass windows such as the four seasons, was shown at worlds fairs and sold in galleries like siegfried bings l art nouveau, which served as a conduit for the most innovative design at the turn of the century. Louis comfort tiffany s blown art glass, made from 1891 to 1928, embodies the artists superior workmanship and satisfied his dream to introduce objects of both usefulness and beauty into the average household. Dale tiffany favorite glass collection hankley wall art.
You probably know that blue tiffany favrile glass is rarer and more desirable than gold tiffany favrile glass. Tiffany studios numbering explained philip chasen antiques. The highest quality art glass, creating colors and finishes that is truly unique to the art of handblown glass. Louis comfort tiffany furnaces favrile glass ribbed vase bronze signed antique. While tiffany is famous for many types of glass, including stained glass windows, the exhibition focuses exclusively on tiffany s favrile vases. Find great deals on ebay for tiffany favrile and tiffany studios. Favrile glass is a type of iridescent art glass developed by louis comfort tiffany. Baccarat france crystal 60s catalog binder stemware vase. Art nouveau favrile glass vase by louis comfort tiffany favrile glass vase designed by louis comfort tiffany for tiffany glass and decorating company and text courtesy the metropolitan museum of art.
A rare tiffany favrile glass vase of superb elegant line and proportion. Tiffany studios new york favrile glass vase american art nouveau a tiffany studios new york favrile glass vase, featuring an iridescent gold glass background and decorated with red, pink and mauve abstract swirls, with green highlights. It not only won awards but inspired other glass companies like loetz and quezal to make their own beautiful iridescent glass with a similar look. Pair of amercian tiffany studios iridescent gold glass lily lamp shades. Anyone whos watched an episode or two of antiques roadshow has seen someone let down when they learn that their tiffany lamp. Anyone whos watched an episode or two of antiques roadshow has seen someone let down when they learn that their tiffany lamp is a reproduction or made by a different company. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Dale tiffany art glass vase favrile collection gold, green, purple 9 tall euc. Tiffany vases can be dated according to a chart in the robert koch book, louis c. Tiffany favrile art glass schiffer book for collectors by steeg jr, moise s and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He patented this process in 1894 and first produced the glass for manufacture in 1896 in queens, new york. There are many different types of tiffany art glass that spawn over decades. This lovely plate has a swirls of red, orange, and amber colors that begin at the center and swirls outward to the plates rim.
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