Lily Wall Sconces

Maker: Tiffany Studios

Origin: United States

Medium: gilt bronze & blown glass

Year: 1905

Description

An extremely rare and monumental pair of Decorated Six Light “Lily” wall sconces by, Tiffany Studios. Each sconce is finished in its original gilt bronze finish and each further decorated with Six Tiffany Favrile Lily Shades that are all iridescent gold throughout and ruffled openings. Five Shades are signed L.C.T. Favrile, Five Shades are signed L.C.T. and Two shades are unsigned. 

Measurements:
height: 11.5 in. x width: 13.25 in. x depth: 13.25 in.

Condition:
Shades: All shades are in good condition showing very minimal signs of wear around the fitters. Twelve Lily Favrile Shades in total. 

Sconces: The sconces are finished and retain their original gilt finish. There are some signs of loss to the gilding and some spotting which is all indicative of age and use. Very common for pieces over 100 years old. The backplates retain working switches built in. They are further UL electrified and ready to install.

Literature:
For a similar example in an archival photo is documented in “Tiffany Lamps & Metalware” - New Edition - by, Alastair Duncan ACC Art Books Ltd. 2019, pg. 384 fig. 1554