Tuesday, JuLy 22, 2008 - John Moran Auctioneers

1120 Ritchie a. Benson a.W.s. (1941-1996 California)
“Brenda Lou & Dove”, Dry docked vessels, signed lower right: R. Benson AWS,
watercolor on paper laid to artist’s board under glass, image size: 17’’ x 23.25’’,
est:$1000/2000. Provenance: Property from an Estate, Seattle, WA Condition: Visual:
Generally good condition.
1121 an L.C. Tiffany Favrile glass damascene lamp base
Early 20th c, signed ‘’L.C. Tiffany Favrile’’, of spreading baluster form, on a circular
cushion foot, electrified, fitments restored, overall, 21.75’’ H x 7.5’’ Dia., est:$1200/1400
Condition: The glass in good condition overall. General light marks and scratches
commensurate with age and use. The metal fitment likely with replacements. Side
arms re-soldered as visible in the catalogue photo. Electrified as stated. Wiring
should be checked by a qualified electrician prior to use. No shade.
1122 a Tiffany studios bronze & leaded glass oil lamp
Circa 1899-1918, the canister marked ‘’Tiffany Studios / New York / 29714’’, the domed
green geometric shade with a band of stylized yellow pomegranates, above three
downswept arms over an acorn-shaped body, on reeded downswept legs above a
quadripartite base, electrified, 22’’ H x 16’’ Dia., est:$12,000/15,000. Literature: This
model base is illustrated A. Duncan. ‘’Tiffany Lamps and Metalware’’. Woodbridge:
Antique Collectors Club, 2007, p. 28, fig. 73 Condition: Good overall condition. With a
deep brown slightly speckled verdigris patina to surface overall. Shade with a matte
verdigris patina to leading. Ventilator cap probably later and not by Tiffany Studios.
Lacking glass hurricane shade. About 5-10 glass panels with hairline cracks. General
marks, scratches and slight rubbing to surface commensurate with age. Wiring
should be checked by a qualified electrician prior to use.
1123 a Tiffany studios ‘Zodiac’ gilt-bronze desk set
Marked ‘’Tiffany Studios / New York’’, and variously numbered, comprising a lamp
(13.25’’ x 9’’ x 6’’), a picture frame (7’’ x 8’’), a faceted hexagonal inkwell (4’’ x 6.25’’),
two blotter ends (each: 19.25’’ x 2’’), a pen tray (10’’ x 3’’), a rocking blotter
(2.25’’ x 5.5’’ x 2.75’’), a letter opener (10.5’’), a stamp box (1’’ x 3.75’’ x 2’’), a magnifying
glass (9’’ x 4’’), a pair of bookends (each: 6’’ x 4.75’’), and a square paper clip jar
(2.25’’ x 3’’ x 3’’), 11 pcs, est:$4000/6000. Literature: Elements from this set are
illustrated A. Duncan. ‘’Tiffany Lamps and Metalware’’. Woodbridge: Antique
Collectors Club, 2007, p. 468, fig. 1843. Provenance: Property from an Estate,
Restoration Point, Bainbridge Island, Seattle, WA Condition: General marks,
scratches and rubbing to surface overall commensurate with age and use- particular
rubbing to inkwell, letter opener, pen tray and blotter ends. Overall darkening to
gilding. With some polish residue and dirt accumulation in crevices. Magnifying glass
with chipped losses to lens and strap frame around lens loose. No glass to picture
frame - with easel back. Felt lacking from underside of blotter ends and inkwell. Lamp
shade poorly re-glued, multiple cracks & losses - would benefit from replacement.
Wiring of lamp should be checked by a qualified electrician prior to use.
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