A tale of two Tiffanys: Morphy’s sells rare ‘Poppy’ lamp for a breathtaking $541,200

Tiffany Studios table lamp, circa 1905-1910, with 20in conical leaded-glass shade in ‘Poppy’ motif exhibiting the very highest standards of Tiffany artistry. Astounding colorway and complex composition. Exceptionally rare base with 16 iridescent Favrile-glass balls as supports for the telescoping stem. Tiffany stamps to both shade and base. Sold by Morphy Auctions on June 9, 2022 for $541,200 (inclusive of 23% buyer’s premium) against an estimate of $350,000-$450,000. Morphy Auctions image

DENVER, Pa. – On June 9, Morphy Auctions sold a rare circa 1905-1910 Tiffany Studios “Poppy” leaded-glass table lamp for an astounding $541,200 (inclusive of 23% buyer’s premium).

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Morphy’s lavish June 8-10 auction led by rare Tiffany lamp of extraordinary quality

Tiffany Studios table lamp with 20in conical leaded-glass shade in ‘Poppy’ motif exhibiting the very highest standards of Tiffany artistry. Astounding colorway and complex composition. Exceptionally rare base with 16 iridescent Favrile-glass balls as supports for the telescoping stem. Tiffany stamps to both shade and base. Estimate $350,000-$450,000

DENVER, Pa. – A fine and decorative arts selection of incomparable quality awaits bidders at Morphy Auctions on June 8, 9 and 10. The gallery is at its shining best, with rare and beautiful objects at every turn, including 75 leaded and stained-glass lamps, 100 pieces of art glass, 100+ paintings, 50 figural bronzes, 50 lots of silver, and 30 pieces of coveted Amphora pottery. Additionally, there are 30 cylinder and disc music boxes, 15 bird boxes, and long-held private collections containing 100 figural napkin rings, 80 antique, hand-blown colored-glass wedding bells; 50 figural and mechanical gadget canes; and the acclaimed Don and Mary Ann Livingston collection of antique sleigh bells. On day three, Morphy’s will unveil a sumptuous array of fine jewelry plus 30 pocket and wristwatches. Those who are not able to attend in person are invited to absentee or live via the Internet through LiveAuctioneers.

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Morphy’s presents Tiffany lamps, fine jewelry, Amphora pottery, American art, Dec. 7-8

Rare and exotic Tiffany Studios leaded, stained-glass and cast-bronze ‘Pomegranate’ prism table lamp decorated with 43 Favrile iridescent prisms and 22 Favrile iridescent gold Favrile ball-and-bronze-chain decorations. Urn base with four cat’s-paw feet. Signed shade and base. Excellent condition. Estimate $50,000-$70,000

DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s 45,000-square-foot gallery never looks more beautiful than just before the company’s December Fine & Decorative Arts Auction. That’s the time of year when visitors are greeted by a breathtaking array of Tiffany Studios lamps, fine jewelry, paintings, both European and American pottery and glass, and many other superior-quality art objects carefully curated by Morphy’s specialists.

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Corning Museum’s ‘Fire and Vine’ raises a glass to wine

Wine jug in "Russian" pattern. Blank: probably Corning Glass Works. Cutting: probably J. Hoare & Company (1868 1920). Corning, N.Y., about 1882 1890. Blown, cut glass. Overall H: 22.2 cm, W: 10 cm, L: 19.6 cm. 95.4.361, gift with funds from Harriet Smith
Wine jug in “Russian” pattern. Blank: probably Corning Glass Works. Cutting: probably J. Hoare & Company (1868 1920). Corning, N.Y., about 1882-1890. Blown, cut glass. Overall H: 22.2 cm, W: 10 cm, L: 19.6 cm. 95.4.361, gift with funds from Harriet Smith

CORNING, N.Y. – The Corning Museum of Glass’ (CMoG), current exhibition titled “Fire and Vine: The Story of Glass and Wine,” explores the deeply entwined relationship between wine and glass. The exhibit will continue through December 31, 2022.

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Dallas Auction Gallery presents fine art, luxury goods, English antiques July 28

Pair English gilt sterling silver compotes for Russian market, with female and male figural standards surmounted by bowl in the form of leaves and branches, raised on tripartite base with grape and vine decoration. Each base marked ‘Hunt Roskell Storr Mortimer’

DALLAS — Dallas Auction Gallery announces their summer auction, featuring a large selection of important fine art and antiques from Texas estates. The sale includes consignments from premier Austin homebuilder and art collector Bill Milburn, and items from two of the Dallas area’s most renowned dealers in fine English antiques: Canterbury Antiques, for many years located on Henderson Avenue in Dallas, and The Englishman’s Antiques, which was located in Addison, Texas. Bid absentee or live via the Internet on LiveAuctioneers.

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Morphy’s presents fine & decorative art, jewels, luxury watches, Tiffany lamps, June 8-9

Molded and gilded-copper weathervane depicting full-bodied standing Massasoit Indian with bow and arrow atop directional arrow with molded zinc arrowhead. Made by Harris & Co., Boston, late 19th century. Estimate $200,000-$400,000

DENVER, Pa. – Rare Tiffany lamps and silver designs, luxury watches, exquisite gems, and decorative art of uncompromising quality adorn Morphy’s gallery in anticipation of a June 8-9 auction featuring more than 2,500 expertly curated lots. The auction will commence at 9 a.m. ET each day, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers.

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American glass brightens Jeffrey S. Evans Apr 22-24 sale

Tiffany Studios linenfold table lamp, which sold for $21,060
Tiffany Studios linenfold table lamp, which sold for $21,060

CRAWFORD, Va, — The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates April 22-24 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction was the firm’s strongest decorative arts sale to date. The three-day auction consisted of 1,683 lots and competition was intense, with nearly 5,000 registered bidders from more than 40 countries participating.

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Stephenson’s gathers estate treasures for April 9 Spring Decorative Arts Auction

Arthur Meltzer (Pennsylvania, 1893-1983), portrait of ‘Davis [Meltzer] at 14 Years of Age,’ 1943, oil-on-canvas, SLR, 35 x 32in (sight). Provenance: Estate of Davis Meltzer. Estimate: $1,500-$3,000
 SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – This year’s edition of Stephenson’s popular Spring Decorative Arts Auction will be held on Friday, April 9, with absentee and Internet live bidding available exclusively through LiveAuctioneers. The 451-lot sale features both fine and decorative art, Tiffany and other American silver, an outstanding selection of jewelry, more than 120 lots of furniture, including coveted Midcentury Modern productions; and many other treasures for collectors to discover. The great majority of items set to cross the auction block were sourced from Philadelphia and other Mid-Atlantic estates and collections.

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