A Tiffany "Wave" Paperweight

A Tiffany Studios bronze and favrile glass "Wave" pattern paperweight demonstrates an organic art nouveau form. Offered for sale at auction in early 2020 with an estimate of $2,500 to $4,000, it sold for the low estimate.

Tiffany Studios

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Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Vases

On December 17, Christie's New York will hold a sale of Magnificent Tiffany: Including Property from the Estate of Jeanne Laverne Dailey. Louis Comfort Tiffany's studios produced some of the most memorable art glass of the art nouveau era. For many years, when art nouveau was out of fashion, this incredible legacy of beautiful glass was neglected or nearly forgotten. Gradually, Tiffany glass came to be recognized for its exceptional design and brilliant decoration.When the Tiffany glass belonging to the restaurant Maxwell's Plum was offered for sale in early 1989, the prices realized were considered astronomical. Time has shown that this was not an aberration. Indeed, by today's standards, these prices would be considered bargains.


Here then is a selection of some exquisite vases now being offered. It's impossible to predict how rapidly prices will climb in the future, but one thing is sure: no more favrile glass is being made.

Sale 2503 
Works of Art from Tiffany Studios 
17 December 2011 
New York, Rockefeller Plaza 

TIFFANY STUDIOS A Red 'Tel-el-Amarna' Favrile Glass Vase, circa 1910

8 in. (20.3 cm.) high

engraved L.C. Tiffany - Favrile 5931E 

Lot 1

Estimate

$8,000 - $12,000

December 17, 2011 Price Realized: $ 18,750

Pre-Lot Text

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF THOMAS F. WALKER, GREEN BAY, WI

Thomas F. Walker's ardor for Tiffany art glass is evident in the breadth and beauty of the collection he amassed over a period of twenty years. The stunning examples of vases and lamps illustrate the widely varying forms and types of glass produced by Tiffany Studios. Among the exquisite examples offered, the gourd form vase with its subtle golds and light purples swirled with oranges and greens and the early Agate vase with purple and green striations speak to Dr. Walker's sophisticated and diligent eye. Similarly the 'Snowball' leaded glass and bronze table lamp has complex gradations in color and luminosity, achieved by a particularly well selected array of Tiffany Studios glass.
Thomas Walker dedicated much of his life to helping others. An anesthesiologist by profession and a Captain in the United States Air Force, Dr. Walker was also deeply committed to 'Paul's Pantry,' his local Green Bay food pantry, and 'Smile Train,' an organization in the Philippines that helps children born with cleft palates to get the surgery they need. Among other charities he supported were 'Sisters of Notre Dame,' a home for retired nuns, and the Medical College of Wisconsin to help medical students with debt relief. Seeing the beautiful pieces of art glass that he collected over the years is a wonderful parallel to the beautiful life he led helping others. The majority of the sale proceeds from this collection will be given to charity.

TIFFANY STUDIOS 
A Decorated 'Cypriote' Favrile Glass Vase, circa 1920 

4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) high 

engraved L.C. Tiffany - Favrile 3547P 

Lot 40

Estimate

$5,000 - $7,000

December 17, 2011 Price Realized: $ 7,500

TIFFANY STUDIOS 
A 'Jack-in-the-Pulpit' Favrile Glass Vase, circa 1905 

17 in. (43.2 cm.) high 

engraved L.C.T. Y4164 

Lot 44

Estimate 

$15,000 - $20,000

December 17, 2011 Price Realized:  $ 15,000

TIFFANY STUDIOS 
A Decorated 'Cypriote' Favrile Glass Vase, circa 1900 

6 in. (15.2 cm.) high 

engraved L.C.T. N2815 

Lot 54

Estimate

$12,000 - $15,000

December 17, 2011 Price Realized:  $17,500 

TIFFANY STUDIOS 
A 'Gladiola' Favrile Glass Paperweight Vase, circa 1920 
14 3/8 in. (36.6 cm.) high 
engraved L.C. Tiffany - Inc. Favrile 6401N 

Lot 85

Estimate

$20,000 - $30,000

December 17, 2011 Price Realized:  $62,500 

TIFFANY STUDIOS 
A Blue 'Tel-el-Amarna' Favrile Glass Vase, circa 1910 

15¾ in. (40 cm.) high 

engraved Paris Salon L.C. Tiffany - Favrile 9140E and with original paper label 

Lot 105

Estimate

$30,000 - $50,000

December 17, 2011:  Unsold 

Note:  My most recent post about Tiffany art glass is here.

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A Tiffany Hearts and Vines Favrile Vase from the Estate of Elizabeth Taylor

On December 16, Christie's New York will be auctioning off items from the estate of Elizabeth Taylor. One of my favorite is this Louis Comfort Tiffany blue favrile glass vase decorated in the hearts and vines pattern. My guess is that such a beautiful art nouveau vase will benefit from its association with the actress's estate and sell for a price way above the high estimate.

TIFFANY STUDIOS 

A Favrile Glass Vase, circa 1915 

9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high

signed Louis Tiffany Furnaces Inc Favrile 6377 M 

Estimate

$4,000 - $6,000

December 16,2011 Price Realized $7,500

• Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.

Sale Information

Sale 2634 Lot 844
The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Fine and Decorative Art & Film Memorabilia, Including Costumes 
16 December 2011
New York, Rockefeller Plaza 
Special NoticePlease note that the copyright, and any and all associated intellectual property and other rights for this item are exclusively retained by the Trustees of the Estate of Elizabeth Taylor.http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5503064
 Note:  My recent post on a beautiful  Tiffany silver flask can be imbibed here.
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