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Tiffany Studios Winged Scarab Sconce. Molded and leaded Cypriote glass, with bronze mount impressed: "TIFFANY STUDIOS". This spectacular object is unique amongst Tiffany's lighting production and is the largest of his scarab creations. Equally beautiful in reflected light as in transmitted light the use of Cypriote glass in the wings creates a stunning effect. Height 8 1/2 inches, Width 28 3/4 inches. Provenance: The Garden Collection Museum, Matsue, Japan.This sconce is pictured on page 326 of Louis C. Tiffany The Garden Museum Collection, Alastair Duncan 2004.
Condition
- Under intense transmitted light there appears to be several hairline cracks to interior of scarab
- The wings are plated to the rear with milk white glass, 2 segments with hairline cracks
- The exterior of the wings are leaded iridescent Cypriote-type glass segments. Right wing – 14 segments with hairline cracks. Left wing – 9 segments with hairline cracks
- Slight separation to leading where right wing meets the scarab bracket
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Tiffany Studios Scarab Sconce.
Estimate $40,000 - $60,000
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