Designerprobably
Clara Driscoll
(1861 - 1944)
Artist/Maker
Tiffany Studios
(1902 – 1932)
Fruit table lamp
designed ca. 1900-1906
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Leaded glass, bronze, ceramic
Overall (height, diameter): 31 × 24 in. (78.7 × 61 cm)
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
N84.104.1
Tiffany's fascination with nature prompted the design of several shades showing the maturation of flowers or fruit. The Fruit shade depicts the gradual ripening of fruits from early spring through late summer.
DescriptionLeaded glass and bronze Fruit table lampshade; 24-inch diameter globe-shaped shade depicting the seasonal transition of ripening fruit along the circumference; early-spring segment shows immature fruits and leaves, including colorless grapes, green apples and yellow-green oranges; other side of shade depicts height of growing season, with red and purple grapes, mottled red apples, and spotted orange oranges; blue background dappled with purple; geometric rows at bottom and at aperture. Shown with gourd-shaped ceramic base finished in copper with long-stemmed flowers and foliage in low relief (N84.104.2) and cap (N84.104.3).Markingsstamped on 3 metal tags inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1519"
etched on underside of base: "L.C. TIFFANY FAVRILE BRONZE POTTERY"
ClassificationsTIFFANY
Collections
- Tiffany Glass: The Dr. Egon Neustadt Collection