Tiffany Studios Bronze and Gold Favrile Bud Vase, New York, early 20th century, slightly tapered glass with pulled leaf decoration mounted on hexagonal patinated bronze base, glass incised "L.C.T.," the base stamped "Tiffany Studios New York 712," ht. 9 3/4 in. Provenance: The estate of Lois Smiley. Smiley was born in New York, where she eventually studied with Rufino Tamayo and Vaclav Vytlacil Her artwork followed in their traditions of abstract expressionism with a focus on figural and landscape painting. She taught drawing and painting in New York and later in the Boston area. Over her lifetime, Smiley amassed a collection of important modern decorative arts including Tiffany glass, Wegner, and Nakashima furniture, much of which is included in this sale.
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Gold Favrile Bud Vase, New York, early 20th century, slightly tapered glass with pulled leaf decoration mounted on hexagonal patinated bronze base, glass incised "L.C.T.," the base stamped "Tiffany Studios New York 712," ht. 9 3/4 in. Provenance: The estate of Lois Smiley. Smiley was born in New York, where she eventually studied with Rufino Tamayo and Vaclav Vytlacil Her artwork followed in their traditions of abstract expressionism with a focus on figural and landscape painting. She taught drawing and painting in New York and later in the Boston area. Over her lifetime, Smiley amassed a collection of important modern decorative arts including Tiffany glass, Wegner, and Nakashima furniture, much of which is included in this sale.
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
